{"id":6895,"date":"2022-08-10T13:40:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-10T13:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikefinest.com\/?p=6895"},"modified":"2022-08-10T10:40:30","modified_gmt":"2022-08-10T10:40:30","slug":"27-inch-bike-for-what-size-person","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikefinest.com\/27-inch-bike-for-what-size-person\/","title":{"rendered":"27 Inch Bike for What Size Person?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

27-inch bikes are not popular nowadays as they are no longer the standard size for road bikes. 700c bikes have replaced them, making their sizing confusing for most riders. So, are you wondering, ’27 inch bike for what size person?’<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A medium-size 27-inch road bike with a frame size of 54-55cm suits riders who are 5’6″ – 5’9″ tall, while a large frame measuring 56-58cm accommodates riders who are 5’9″ – 6’0″ as the extra-large option is ideal for those averaging 6’0″ – 6’3″ in height.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the three frame sizes are the most popular, we also have XX-large and small frames. But overall, even though 700c and 27-inch road bikes are different, as I’ll explain later, they share the same sizing guide.     <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, we’ll look at a general sizing guide for 27-inch bikes, which we usually use on 700cc road bikes and other road bikes. Plus, we’ll look at how you can calculate your ideal 27-inch bike frame size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But first, let me explain what a 27-inch bike is in detail and how it differs from a 700cc bicycle and a 27.5-inch.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What Is A 27 Inch Bicycle?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If we were to use the modern sizing guide for road bikes, a 27-inch bike would mean a bike with a 27-inch frame. Realistically speaking, a 27-inch frame is gigantic, and it will need someone 7 feet tall to fit it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For that reason, we don’t refer to the frame size when mentioning a 27-inch bike. Instead, we refer to the wheel size. So, yes, a 27-inch bike has 27-inch wheels, and to be precise, it’s a road bike with 27-inch wheels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And when it comes to the wheel diameter, 27-inch bikes measure 680-684mm, while their tire width usually is 25-27mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These bikes used to be the standard road bikes in the 80s and before then. However, they are no longer that as the new standard is the 700c, which is why their sizing confuses most people who come across them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

27 Inch Bike for What Size Person?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All road bikes employ the same sizing model, including 27-inch bikes. In that case, the wheel is not the primary consideration, but the frame is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That brings us to the sizing chart below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frame Size<\/strong><\/td>Rider\u2019s Height (Ft\/In)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Small (51-53cm)<\/td>5\u20193\u201d- 5\u20196\u201d<\/td><\/tr>
Medium (54-55cm)<\/td>5\u20196\u201d- 5\u20199\u201d<\/td><\/tr>
Large (56-58cm)<\/td>5\u20199\u201d- 6\u20190\u201d<\/td><\/tr>
X-Large (58-60cm)<\/td>6\u20190\u201d- 6\u20193\u201d<\/td><\/tr>
XX-Large (61-63cm)<\/td>6\u20193\u201d- 6\u20196\u201d<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Note that since 27-inch bikes are quickly fading away from the market as 700cc options are taking their place, you are more likely to find them in medium, large, and X-large frame choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Determine if You Can Fit a 27-inch Bike<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As far as road bikes (of which 27-inch bikes are one of them) go, you can determine your frame size by multiplying your inseam length (in cm) by 0.70. That brings us to the formula below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frame Size = inseam (cm) X 0.70<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In general, here are the steps for determining your inseam length:<\/p>\n\n\n\n