If you are looking at purchasing a frame for your bike, then you need to consider the type of frame you require. The size of your bike frame is another very important factor to consider. Road bike frames are frames that are designed for bikes that are going to be used on the road, and therefore an off-road bike frame will not do. Your bike frame needs to be the correct size for you, so you will need to take some measurements before you go to any bicycle shop. When you stand over your bike frame, you should be able to rest your feet comfortably on the ground, and you should also have plenty of clearance from the crossbar too. You need to measure your inside leg measurements first. Once you have this number, you will need to subtract 9” to have the correct measurement for road bike frames. Standard clearance distances are 7 to 13cm for mountain bikes, 5 to 10cm for racing bikes, and 1 to 8 cm for hybrid bikes. If you are looking for road bike frames for racing bikes, then these frames will be designed for speed, and in many cases, they are lighter and less stable than other road bike frames. The next thing that you need to decide on is whether your bike is going to be used for racing or just for fun.



