Road bike size guide to help find a frame that fits

How to get the correct frame size when buying your bike

Choose a bike that fits
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How a bike fits is one of the key things to get right when choosing a new bike. You’ll be much more comfortable and lessen the risk of injury if you’ve got your road bike size right and have your bike set up to fit your own requirements. 

Even the best road bikes will feel dreadful if you're either too stretched out, or too cramped up to ride. 

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