Choosing The Correct Size Bike - Kogan FORTIS 700C User Manual

General Warning
Bicycle riding can be a hazardous activity even under the best of circumstances. Proper
maintenance of your bicycle is your responsibility as it helps reduce the risk of injury. This user
guide contains many WARNINGS and CAUTIONS concerning the consequences of failure
to maintain or inspect your bicycle. Many of the warnings and cautions say, "you may lose
control and fall". Because any fall can result in serious injury or even death, we do not repeat
the warning of possible injury or death whenever the risk of falling is mentioned.
Kogan.com does not encourage: trick riding, ramp riding, jumping, aggressive riding, riding
on severe terrain, riding in severe climates, riding with heavy loads, riding double,
commercial activities; such use is inherently dangerous and can cause serious injury to the
rider.
Note to Parents
It is a tragic fact that most bicycle accidents involve children. As a parent or guardian, you
bear the responsibility for the activities and safety of your child. Among these responsibilities
are to ensure;
• That the bicycle that your child is riding is properly fitted to the child
• That it is in good repair and safe operating condition
• That the play of young children is supervised by an adult
• That you and your child have learned, understand and obey not only the applicable
local motor vehicle, bicycle and traffic laws, but also the common sense rules of safe
and responsible bicycling
As a parent, you should read this user guide before letting your child ride the bicycle. Please
ensure that your child always wears an approved bicycle helmet when riding.

Choosing the Correct Size Bike

Frame Sizing:
When selecting a new bicycle, the correct choice of frame size is a very important safety
consideration. To determine the correct size bicycle for the rider:
• Straddle the assembled bicycle with feet shoulder width apart and flat on the ground.
• There must be at least one inch (2.5cm) of clearance between the highest part of the
top tube of the bicycle and the crotch of the rider with the tires properly inflated.
• To measure the inseam, use a measuring tape to measure from the ground (with shoes
on) to the inseam of your pants.
• Subtract the standover height from the inseam measurement to ensure that you have
the recommended amount of clearance. If you have less than one inch or more than
three inches (2.5 to 7.5 cm), you may need to move up or down a frame size.