Bicycle Wheel Sizes Explained
800-736-5348 info@montaguebikes.com Bicycle Wheel Sizes Explained by Montague Bikes | Jun 17, 2019 | Maintenance , Tutorial | 65 comments There are a wide variety of wheel sizes available on bicycles today, and if you explore folding bikes, recumbents, and other specialty bikes you’ll discover even more. Why are there so many options? Why are there so many names for the same sizes? How do you know what’s best for your style of riding? It can seem like a daunting topic but we’re here to explain everything there is to know about bicycle wheel sizes. Let’s Start Small 16″ Wheels (ISO 305 mm) While they are most commonly found on children’s bicycles, 16″ wheels are generally the smallest bicycle wheels you’ll see on adult bikes. They are used on some adult folding bicycles in order to offer a compact folded size, but they sacrifice ride quality as a result. While they are perfect for the young ones just ...