Measuring your Actual Inseam
Measuring your inseam accurately is critical to ensuring that you have the proper clearance for the standover height on your bike.
What you'll need: A good-sized book at least 12" tall and 1" thick, a pencil (or piece of tape) and a measuring tape. You can do this alone, but it may be easier to have someone assist you.
Steps
- Stand barefoot or in socks on a hard surface with your back against a wall. See image below as reference.
- Place the book with the binding facing upward between your legs and pull it firmly under your groin. This should mimic how a bike saddle would feel as you are riding it.
- Make sure the end of the book is also pushed up against the wall at the same time.
- Mark the top of the book on the wall with a pencil or tape. This is where assistance may come in handy.
- Measure the distance from the floor to the mark or tape with a tape measure.
We recommend taking the measurement 3-4 times to be safe given the results can vary. You may also want to average the results for accuracy.