Introduction

An electric bike can help you get more out of riding as you exercise more and your skills improve. The different assist levels can help to build riding confidence and develop your own natural style. Riding an improperly sized e-bike can easily discourage further interest in becoming a better cyclist. An e-bike with perfect adjustment to your exact body proportions is what you need.

The lack of a physical test ride can be a slight issue when shopping online for the right e-bike size for height. Going to a physical ebike store will entail testing some bike sizes till you find your exact size. If you intend to shop online, knowing your accurate measurements for an e-bike will save you the stress of an improperly sized one. Stay on this page for information to measure yourself for your perfect e-bike size.

How To Measure Bicycle Frame Size

The e-bike frame size is one of the first things to consider in choosing the right one. There are different electric bike frame sizes provided for average heights and body proportions. General adjustments can be carried out on an e-bike to accommodate a difference in height. The frame itself can’t be altered drastically to provide for many disparities in the physique. You need the right size of e-bike frame to enjoy the comfort necessary to encourage riding more. Knowing how to measure yourself for the right e-bike size will help you choose appropriately when shopping online.

The frame size is labeled in centimeters or inches in decal around the seat tube. You can get accuracy in the frame’s dimensions by measuring the seat tube length and rounding off to the nearest centimeter or inch. The seat tube is a bar that runs through the middle of the frame vertically right from the pedals and ends under the seat.

Stem Length

The stem length is another thing to consider if you want to get the right e-bike size for your height. Its function as an arm for the steering lever affects your control of the handlebars and how comfortably you can position yourself when riding. The stem can be adjusted up, down, or angled to improve comfort levels. Knowing the accurate stem length measurement on an electric bike will help you get the correct adjustment for comfortable riding. The stem length is sometimes inscribed on it in millimeters and is usually within 70mm to 140mm. The stem length has to be measured to get the size. This is because most do not come with markings. Adjusting the stem should be carried out to the nearest 10mm, the correct measure for each increment. The stem can be tilted to a more negative angle with more length if you want to experience increased aerodynamics for speed.

Adjust Seat Height

The height of the seat is another factor to consider for the right e-bike size. The perfect seat height is necessary to provide accommodation for different types of riding. Improper placement and adjustment of the seat can be very inconvenient. It cannot be made too long or short, since your space and balance depend on it. The aim is for your feet to remain safe from touching the ground or extending way beyond the e-bike limits.

 For accuracy in measurement, sit still and place a foot on the pedal. Push to the bottom of the stroke and observe if your leg is slightly bent at the knee. If there’s no bend, the e-bike may be of longer seat height than needed. Too much bend in the knees means the e-bike is tight and small.

The seat should be flat but it can be angled slightly if necessary. Commuter e-bikes and cruisers may require a slight backward tilt for a more upright riding stance. When the proper seat height has been achieved, the knees will protrude just a bit above the seat tube when riding. Any intrusion of the knees way above the tube shows how small and uncomfortable the space is for the rider. This will cause some riding obstructions down the line, so ensure to look out for the long term and your changing height.

Suitable Height for Common Bike Sizes

In e-biking, comfort is an individual thing that can impact your entire riding experience. As mentioned earlier, there is an e-bike size for every human height (except in some extreme cases!). If you’re wondering “what bike size do I need?”, we provide a bike frame size chart. This will be of help if you know your height already. If you don’t have a license yet, you can get a friend to measure your height so you can start checking out e-bikes. Older cyclists can check their driving licenses or take new height measurements for better accuracy. This bike frame size chart shows the height provisions for different types of e-bikes. Sizing may sometimes vary with the manufacturer, but can still be applied generally with a correction to the nearest few centimeters.

Inseam	Height	Recommended Frame Size (In cm)
64-71 cm	150-165 cm	36 – 42
71-79 cm	160-170 cm	38 – 47
79-82 cm	170-175 cm	40 – 52
82-85 cm	175-180 cm	43 – 54
85-88 cm	180-185 cm	45 – 56
88-91 cm	185-190 cm	47 – 58
91-95 cm	190-195 cm	49 – 60
95 cm+	195 cm+	63+

Conclusion

Knowing how well you fit into your e-bike frame is important when shopping online for the electric two-wheeler option. Apart from knowing your height, applying it correctly to the right e-bike size can affect the defining points of comfort and performance in cycling. We provide insight into some measurements to help you get the right bike size for height.

Himiway e-bikes are built to achieve premium comfort levels with their performance and adjustable features. Our e-bikes are equipped with adjustable seats for height to ensure you can manage your rides smoothly. Check our products to see which best suits your height requirements for riding. Big boys might just find themselves admiring the Himiway Big Dog, a cargo e-bike available in several sizes. Remember to drink more water and have fun always. Stay fit and happy!