What bike size is appropriate for a 4'11 female?

You need her inseam size and go to this site. You need to know where she will be riding. Road, rail-trails or a little of both does she already have a bike or do you want to get her a bike to ride with you or friends.

http://www.coloradocyclist.com/bikefit

You have only two choices and following some calculations either on the internet or not isn't one of them. If you are sure she would like a bicycle and want to surprise her, go to a reputable local bike shop and get a gift certificate. Then she can go to the bike shop and be fitted properly. If it isn't necessary to surprise her, take her to a bike shop so they can fit her right then. Bike fitting is not something that can really be done long distance or without actually getting on a bike.

i might take the advice in this board heavily, yet i might additionally pass to a sturdy motorcycle and get a expert dimension. Sizing is needed, quite for taller or shorter riders. With street motorcycles, it truly is many times extra approximately motorcycle length than it truly is approximately height. as an occasion, i will extra healthful over any motorcycle as much as 56cm. in spite of the fact that if, i choose a 54cm outstanding tube to be delicate. I for this reason often choose a fifty 3 or fifty 4. i might say that an commonly used equipped rider at 5'4 ought to journey a 40 8-50cm physique. that's a actual estimate, yet you ought to fall someplace in there. pass try journey some and notice what feels appropriate.

i race bmx and have a regular cruiser bike and i am 4'11" 3/4 and i have a regular bike. It is fine, i have had it for a few years and all i have to do is lower the seat. Merry Christmas!!

Go to the bike shop and ask!

How to calculate frame size:

1. Measure inner-leg length

2. Multiply it by 0.65

Example (you have an inner-leg length of 83cm)

83cm x 0.65

=53.95

=rounded off to 54 cm frame size.