Hopefully this isn't a stupid question...

[Catrin]

I'm kind of a newbie in the biking world, and I was just wondering bike size is ideal for my height. I know I could find this information out easily on Google, but it'd be much more helpful if I had actual people give me a heads up!

So I'm about 5' 3" and am familiar that a 48cm - 50cm frame would be ideal. I've been desperately searching for a Peugeot/Mercier/Raleigh Mixte, but they are all 52cm+ !

Are any of you the same height as I am and is a 52cm too tall?

Thanks!

Is there a local bike store that you can work with? It isn't just about height, but bike size also has to do with the proportions of leg to body and your reach. If the bike doesn't fit you then you won't want to ride it. What keeps things interesting is that some bike manufacturers measure differently from others.

For example, I am the same height as you are and a 50cm, generally speaking, would be too large for me - but someone else the same height might find my 46cm bike too small - though it is perfect for me.

Welcome and have fun bike shopping! Test ride as many as you can and enjoy!