{"id":2894,"date":"2023-01-19T09:29:07","date_gmt":"2023-01-19T14:29:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikestead.com\/?p=2894"},"modified":"2023-06-25T03:04:51","modified_gmt":"2023-06-25T07:04:51","slug":"how-big-26-inch-bike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikestead.com\/how-big-26-inch-bike\/","title":{"rendered":"How Big Is A 26 Inch Bike?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A 26-inch wheel<\/strong> bike is generally for tweens and teens and is the biggest-sized wheel in the kids\u2019 bike segment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 26-inch wheel is also the segment where you\u2019d get to see both the kids\u2019 as well as adults\u2019 bike sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference between the two would be in the frame size where kids’ 26-inch bicycles would have a smaller frame compared to that of adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kids\u2019 bikes are categorized based on the wheel size whereas adults\u2019 bikes are categorized based on the frame as well as the wheel size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A 26-inch frame<\/strong> bike is a rarity, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below we go into detail on how big a 26-inch bike is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How Big Is A 26 Inch Wheel Bike:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A 26-inch wheel<\/strong> bike usually refers to a kid\u2019s bike as wheel size<\/em><\/strong> is how kid\u2019s bikes are sized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 26-inch refers to the diameter of the wheels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, 26-inch is a category where both kids\u2019 and adults\u2019 bikes rub shoulders with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, depending on the context, a 26-inch can refer to an adult bike too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A 26-inch bike usually caters to tweens and teens and this is the largest-sized bike in the kids segment that you would come across.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generally, it’s a recommended bike size for 10-year-olds<\/a>, 11-year-olds<\/a>, 12-year-olds<\/a>, and even 13-year-olds<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A 26-inch bike<\/a> is a step up from a 24-inch bike which is the size before it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After 26 inches, there is the 26-inch adult bike and the 27.5-inch bike<\/a> – again, a size that caters to the adult segment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This definition of wheel size may not be enough to make an estimate of how big the bike is if you are looking to buy one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this purpose, you also have to look at two other aspects that\u2019ll help you to get a good idea of how big a bike is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are the Stack and Reach<\/em> and the Standover Height<\/em> of the bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reach & Stack:<\/strong> Roughly, this corresponds to the space the rider has when seated on the bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the triangular area between the seat, handlebars, and the cranks at the bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adequate and optimum space is required for the rider to feel comfortable while pedaling and to have good control of the bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If this space is cramped, pedaling can be exertive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Likewise, too much space can lead to the rider being positioned way back on the saddle and having to overextend to reach the handlebars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Again, leading to poor control of the bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Standover Height<\/strong>: This is the measurement of the distance from the floor to a point on the top tube (the top tube connects the seat post to the front and attaches near the head tube).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This height is indicative of how comfortable the rider is going to be when standing over the bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An optimum gap ensures confidence, especially for new riders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This height can approximately be between 25 and 26 inches depending on the brand and the type of bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, a rider with an inseam height a couple of inches taller than this height will find the bike to be comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Big Is A 26 Inch Bike Frame:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A bike that has a 26-inch bike<\/a> frame<\/strong> will be very big.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 26-inch refers to the top tube length and a bike with a 26-inch top tube will be quite lengthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The biggest frame size for a hybrid or mountain bike generally is 24 inches which is sized as XXL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even on road bikes where the frame sizes are typically larger than other types of bikes, it’s very unlikely to find a 26-inch frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The biggest frame size that is widely available is 24 inches and this can accommodate riders who are 6\u20196\u201d in height.
So, as you can imagine, there\u2019s not gonna be a big enough market that can cater to a bike with a 26-inch frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The below chart is indicative of the frame length and sizing for mountain, hybrid, and road bikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Frame Size (Mountain & Hybrid Bikes)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr>

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Frame Size<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>

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Frame Size (inches)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>

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Frame Size Centimeters<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr>

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X-Small (XS)<\/p>\n<\/td>

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13″ – 14″<\/p>\n<\/td>

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33 – 36<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr>

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Small (S)<\/p>\n<\/td>

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15″ – 16″<\/p>\n<\/td>

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38 – 41<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr>

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Medium (M)<\/p>\n<\/td>

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17″ – 18″<\/p>\n<\/td>

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43 – 46<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr>

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Large (L)<\/p>\n<\/td>

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19″ – 20″<\/p>\n<\/td>

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48 – 51<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr>

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X-Large (XL)<\/p>\n<\/td>

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21″ – 22″<\/p>\n<\/td>

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53 – 56<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr>

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XX-Large (XXL)<\/p>\n<\/td>

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23″ – 24″<\/p>\n<\/td>

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58 – 61<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Frame Size (Road Bike)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr>

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Frame Size<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>

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Frame Size (inches)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>

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Centimeters<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr>

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XX-Small (XXS)<\/p>\n<\/td>

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~18.8″<\/p>\n<\/td>

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47 – 48cm<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr>

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X-Small (XS)<\/p>\n<\/td>

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~19.6″<\/p>\n<\/td>

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49 – 50cm<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr>

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Small (S)<\/p>\n<\/td>

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~20.8″<\/p>\n<\/td>

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51 – 53cm<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr>

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Medium (M)<\/p>\n<\/td>

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~21.6″<\/p>\n<\/td>

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54 – 55cm<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr>

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Large (L)<\/p>\n<\/td>

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~22.8″<\/p>\n<\/td>

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56 – 58cm<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr>

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X-Large (XL)<\/p>\n<\/td>

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~23.6″<\/p>\n<\/td>

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58 – 60cm<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr>

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XX-Large (XXL)<\/p>\n<\/td>

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~24.8″<\/p>\n<\/td>

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61 – 63cm<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

How Long Is A 26 Inch Bike:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A 26-inch bike can either refer to wheel size or frame size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A 26-inch bike frame measures 26 inches or 66 cm in terms of its top tube length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That is roughly the distance from the saddle to the front of the bike where it connects with the head tube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you can imagine, this distance is quite lengthy for a bike and you have to be super tall to ride a bike this big.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most adult bikes cap at 24-inch frames, which would be able to accommodate riders who are 6\u20196\u201d in height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, bikes with 26-inch frames are a rarity and you would be hard-pressed to find any popular brands catering to this segment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Size Is A 26 Inch Mountain Bike:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A 26-inch is a category where both kids\u2019 and adults\u2019 bikes rub shoulders with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generally, a 26-inch kid\u2019s bike caters to tweens and teens and a 26-inch wheel adult bike is for adults – or for teens who are very tall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference between the two is in terms of the frame size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The adult bikes would have larger frames compared to that the kids\u2019 version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 26 inches here refer to the wheel<\/em> size and not the frame<\/em> size where the wheels measure 26 inches in diameter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is 26 Inch Bike For Adults:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The 26-inch bikes can be for both adults as well as teens\/tweens depending on the size of the frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 26-inch refers to the size of the wheels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kids’ 26-inch bikes will have smaller frames whereas adults\u2019 bikes will have larger frames.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 26-inch adult bikes can fit adults who are between 4\u201910\u201d and 5\u20192\u201d in height.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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