Specialized make it easy to find the correct size for their bikes. It’s simply a matter of matching your height to the size. If you would like more in depth information on bike sizing see our see our bike size guide for step by step instructions.
Specialized Road Bike Sizes
Specialized Tarmac, Roubaix, Venge, Allez, Langster sizes
Intended Use: To be ridden on paved roads only. These bikes have skinny tyres and race geometry to make the most out of road surfaces. They are not intended to be ridden off road at all.
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5’0”/152cm |
49 |
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5’1”/155cm |
49 |
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5’2”/158cm |
49 |
50 |
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5’3”/160cm |
49 |
50 |
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5’4”/163cm |
49 |
50 |
52 |
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5’5”/165cm |
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52 |
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5’6”/168cm |
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52 |
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5’7”/170cm |
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52 |
54 |
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5’8”/173cm |
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54 |
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5’9”/175cm |
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54 |
56 |
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5’10”/178cm |
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56 |
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5’11”/180cm |
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56 |
58 |
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6’0”/183cm |
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58 |
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6’1”/185cm |
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58 |
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6’2”/188cm |
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58 |
61 |
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6’3”/191cm |
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61 |
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6’4”/193cm |
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61 |
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6’5”/196cm |
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61 |
64 |
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6’6”/198cm |
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64 |
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6’7”/201cm |
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64 |
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6’8”/203cm |
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64 |
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6’9”/205cm |
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64 |
Specialized Shiv sizes
Intended Use: To be ridden on paved roads only. Triathlon bikes like the Shiv are made to go face and defy wind. They are not made to go off-road at all.
Height |
Size |
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5’0”/152cm |
XS |
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5’1”/155cm |
XS |
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5’2”/158cm |
XS |
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5’3”/160cm |
XS |
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5’4”/163cm |
XS |
S |
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5’5”/165cm |
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S |
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5’6”/168cm |
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S |
M |
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5’7”/170cm |
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S |
M |
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5’8”/173cm |
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S |
M |
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5’9”/175cm |
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M |
L |
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5’10”/178cm |
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M |
L |
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5’11”/180cm |
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L |
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6’0”/183cm |
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L |
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6’1”/185cm |
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L |
XL |
6’2”/188cm |
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L |
XL |
6’3”/191cm |
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XL |
6’4”/193cm |
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XL |
6’5”/196cm |
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XL |
6’6”/198cm |
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XL |
Specialized Cyclocross and Gravel Bike Sizes
Specialized Sequoia & Diverge sizes
Intended Use: For paved roads, gravel and dirt roads that are in decent condition. Gravel bike are a bit more relaxed and less aggressive, for greater comfort during longer distances. It also makes a good commuter bike if you face rough conditions on your commute.
Height |
Size |
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5’0”/152cm |
49 |
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5’1”/155cm |
49 |
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5’2”/158cm |
49 |
50 |
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5’3”/160cm |
49 |
50 |
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5’4”/163cm |
49 |
50 |
52 |
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5’5”/165cm |
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52 |
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5’6”/168cm |
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52 |
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5’7”/170cm |
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52 |
54 |
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5’8”/173cm |
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54 |
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5’9”/175cm |
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54 |
56 |
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5’10”/178cm |
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56 |
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5’11”/180cm |
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56 |
58 |
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6’0”/183cm |
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58 |
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6’1”/185cm |
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58 |
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6’2”/188cm |
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58 |
61 |
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6’3”/191cm |
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61 |
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6’4”/193cm |
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61 |
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6’5”/196cm |
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61 |
64 |
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6’6”/198cm |
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64 |
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6’7”/201cm |
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64 |
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6’8”/203cm |
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64 |
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6’9”/205cm |
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64 |
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Specialized Crux sizes
Intended Use: For paved roads, gravel and dirt roads that are in decent condition. Cyclocross bikes are built to go fast in on/off-road racing conditions. It also makes a good commuter bike if you face rough conditions on your commute.
Height |
Size |
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4’11”/150cm |
46 |
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5’0”/152cm |
46 |
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5’1”/155cm |
46 |
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5’2”/158cm |
46 |
49 |
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5’3”/160cm |
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49 |
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5’4”/163cm |
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49 |
52 |
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5’5”/165cm |
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52 |
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5’6”/168cm |
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52 |
54 |
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5’7”/170cm |
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54 |
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5’8”/173cm |
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54 |
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5’9”/175cm |
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54 |
56 |
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5’10”/178cm |
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56 |
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5’11”/180cm |
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56 |
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6’0”/183cm |
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56 |
58 |
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6’1”/185cm |
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58 |
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6’2”/188cm |
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58 |
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6’3”/191cm |
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58 |
61 |
6’4”/193cm |
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61 |
6’5”/196cm |
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61 |
6’6”/198cm |
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61 |
Specialized AWOL sizes
Intended Use: For paved roads, gravel and dirt roads that are in decent condition. Cyclocross bikes are built to go fast in on/off-road racing conditions. Gravel bike are a bit more relaxed and less aggressive, for greater comfort during longer distances. It also makes a good commuter bike if you face rough conditions on your commute.
Height |
Size |
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4’10”/148cm |
XS |
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4’11”/150cm |
XS |
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5’0”/152cm |
XS |
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5’1”/155cm |
XS |
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5’2”/158cm |
XS |
S |
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5’3”/160cm |
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S |
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5’4”/163cm |
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S |
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5’5”/165cm |
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S |
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5’6”/168cm |
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S |
M |
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5’7”/170cm |
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M |
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5’8”/173cm |
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M |
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5’9”/175cm |
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M |
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5’10”/178cm |
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M |
L |
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5’11”/180cm |
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L |
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6’0”/183cm |
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L |
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6’1”/185cm |
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L |
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6’2”/188cm |
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L |
XL |
6’3”/191cm |
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XL |
6’4”/193cm |
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XL |
6’5”/196cm |
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XL |
6’6”/198cm |
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XL |
Specialized Mountain Bike Sizes
Specialized Stumpjumper, Enduro & Turbo Levo sizes
Intended Use: Off-road trail riding on very challenging terrain, from all day adventures to enduro races. These bikes are highly capable and are meant to climb to the top of trails with relative ease, but with a bias towards descending prowess.
Height |
Size |
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5’2”/158cm |
S |
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5’3”/160cm |
S |
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5’4”/163cm |
S |
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5’5”/165cm |
S |
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5’6”/168cm |
S |
M |
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5’7”/170cm |
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M |
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5’8”/173cm |
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M |
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5’9”/175cm |
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M |
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5’10”/178cm |
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M |
L |
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5’11”/180cm |
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L |
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6’0”/183cm |
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L |
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6’1”/185cm |
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L |
XL |
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6’2”/188cm |
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XL |
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6’3”/191cm |
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XL |
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6’4”/193cm |
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XL |
XXL |
6’5”/196cm |
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XXL |
6’6”/198cm |
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XXL |
Specialized Fuse Carbon, Fuse M4 Alloy, Rockhopper, Fatboy sizes
Intended Use: Off-road trail riding, from easy forest tracks to more challenging trails. These bikes are capable of tackling rough terrain, though more arduous tracks can stretch their capabilities.
Height |
Size |
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5’2”/158cm |
S |
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5’3”/160cm |
S |
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5’4”/163cm |
S |
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5’5”/165cm |
S |
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5’6”/168cm |
S |
M |
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5’7”/170cm |
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M |
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5’8”/173cm |
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M |
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5’9”/175cm |
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M |
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5’10”/178cm |
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M |
L |
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5’11”/180cm |
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L |
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6’0”/183cm |
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L |
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6’1”/185cm |
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L |
XL |
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6’2”/188cm |
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XL |
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6’3”/191cm |
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XL |
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6’4”/193cm |
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XL |
XXL |
6’5”/196cm |
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XXL |
6’6”/198cm |
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XXL |
Specialized Epic HT & FSR sizes
Intended Use: Off-road riding with cross country race intentions, and long distance, marathon rides. These bikes have a bias towards climbing efficiency with their XC racing intentions. They are not as adept at descents as other bikes.
Height |
Size |
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5’2”/158cm |
S |
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5’3”/160cm |
S |
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5’4”/163cm |
S |
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5’5”/165cm |
S |
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5’6”/168cm |
S |
M |
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5’7”/170cm |
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M |
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5’8”/173cm |
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M |
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5’9”/175cm |
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M |
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5’10”/178cm |
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M |
L |
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5’11”/180cm |
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L |
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6’0”/183cm |
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L |
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6’1”/185cm |
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L |
XL |
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6’2”/188cm |
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XL |
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6’3”/191cm |
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XL |
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6’4”/193cm |
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XL |
XXL |
6’5”/196cm |
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XXL |
6’6”/198cm |
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XXL |
Specialized Demo sizes
Intended Use: For the most challenging and technical downhill trails. This is a full out downhill bike that’s not meant to be ridden uphill. Big jumps and drops, rock gardens and steeps tracks are where this bike calls home.
Height |
Size |
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5’0”/152cm |
M |
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5’2”/158cm |
M |
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5’3”/160cm |
M |
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5’4”/163cm |
M |
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5’5”/165cm |
M |
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5’6”/168cm |
M |
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5’7”/170cm |
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L |
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5’8”/173cm |
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L |
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5’9”/175cm |
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L |
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5’10”/178cm |
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L |
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5’11”/180cm |
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L |
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6’0”/183cm |
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L |
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6’1”/185cm |
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XL |
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6’2”/188cm |
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XL |
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6’3”/191cm |
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XL |
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6’4”/193cm |
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XL |
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6’5”/196cm |
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Xl |
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6’6”/198cm |
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XL |
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6’7”/201cm |
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XL |
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6’8”/203cm |
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XL |
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6’9”/205cm |
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XL |
Specialized Pitch & Hardrock sizes
Intended Use: Off-road trail riding, from easy forest tracks to canal paths and light trails riding. These bikes are for riders new to mountain biking or who want a recreational MTB to cruise comfortably around town, forest and canal paths.
Height |
Size |
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5’0”/152cm |
XS |
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5’1”/155cm |
XS |
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5’2”/158cm |
XS |
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5’3”/160cm |
XS |
S |
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5’4”/163cm |
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S |
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5’5”/165cm |
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S |
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5’6”/168cm |
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S |
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5’7”/170cm |
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S |
M |
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5’8”/173cm |
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M |
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5’9”/175cm |
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M |
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5’10”/178cm |
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M |
L |
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5’11”/180cm |
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L |
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6’0”/183cm |
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L |
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6’1”/185cm |
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L |
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6’2”/188cm |
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L |
XL |
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6’3”/191cm |
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XL |
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6’4”/193cm |
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XL |
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6’5”/196cm |
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XL |
XXL |
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6’6”/198cm |
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XXL |
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6’7”/201cm |
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XXL |
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6’8”/203cm |
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XXL |
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6’9”/205cm |
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XXL |
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Specialized Hybrid Bike Sizes
Specialized Sirrus & Crosstrail sizes
Intended Use: For paved roads, gravel and dirt roads that are in good condition. Perfect for commuting and canal paths. These bikes make excellent city rides, being comfortable and easy handling.
Height |
Size |
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5’0”/152cm |
XS |
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5’1”/155cm |
XS |
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5’2”/158cm |
XS |
S |
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5’3”/160cm |
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S |
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5’4”/163cm |
|
S |
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5’5”/165cm |
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S |
M |
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5’6”/168cm |
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M |
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5’7”/170cm |
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M |
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5’8”/173cm |
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M |
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5’9”/175cm |
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M |
L |
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5’10”/178cm |
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L |
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5’11”/180cm |
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L |
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6’0”/183cm |
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L |
XL |
6’1”/185cm |
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XL |
6’2”/188cm |
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XL |
6’3”/191cm |
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XL |
6’4”/193cm |
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XL |
Specialized Kid’s Bike Sizes
Specialized Hotrock, Hotwalk, & Fatboy Kids' sizes
Intended Use: For kids to enjoy their two-wheeled adventures both off- and on-road.
Height |
Size |
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<32”/<81cm/2-3 years |
Hotwalk |
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32-37”/82-94cm/3-5 years |
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12” Wheel |
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37-42”/95-104cm/5-6 years |
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16” Wheel |
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42-47”/105-119cm/6-9 years |
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20” Wheel |
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47-56”/120-142cm/9-12 years |
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24” Wheel |
Specialized Clothing
Specialized Clothing Sizes
Specialized offers a full range of clothing. They come is a variety of sizes as well as fits, catering to different cycling disciplines and needs.
Specialized Men’s Tops Sizes
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XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
XXL |
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1. Height |
- - |
5’7”-5’9” |
5’9”-5’11” |
5’11”-6’1” |
6’1”-6’3” |
6’1”-6’3” |
2. Chest |
- - |
35”-37.5” |
38”-40.5” |
41”-44.5” |
45”-48.5” |
49”-51” |
3. Waist (Natural Waist) |
- - |
28”-30.5” |
31”-32.5” |
33”-34.5” |
35”-37.5” |
38”-40” |
5. Hip |
- - |
36”-37.5” |
38”-40” |
40.5”-43” |
43.5”-46” |
46.5”-48” |
6. Inseam |
- - |
28.5” |
29.5” |
30.5” |
31.5” |
32.5” |
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XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
XXL |
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1. Height |
- - |
170-175 |
175-180 |
180-185 |
185-191 |
185-191 |
2. Chest |
- - |
89-95 |
97-103 |
104-113 |
114-123 |
124-130 |
3. Waist (Natural Waist) |
- - |
71-77 |
79-83 |
84-88 |
89-95 |
97-102 |
5. Hip |
- - |
91-95 |
97-102 |
103-109 |
110-117 |
118-122 |
6. Inseam |
- - |
72 |
75 |
77 |
80 |
83 |
Shop Men's Jerseys | Shop Men's Jackets | Shop Men's Base Layers
Specialized Men’s Bottoms Sizes
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30 |
32 |
34 |
36 |
38 |
40 |
42 |
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4. Pants Waist |
29”-30.5” |
31”-32.5” |
33”-34.5” |
35”-36.5” |
37”-38.5” |
39”-41” |
41.5”-43” |
5. Hip |
34”-35.5” |
36”-37.5” |
38”-39.5” |
40”-41.5” |
42”-43.5” |
44”-46” |
46.5”-48” |
|
30 |
32 |
34 |
36 |
38 |
40 |
42 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4. Pants Waist |
74-77 |
79-83 |
84-88 |
89-93 |
94-98 |
99-104 |
105-109 |
5. Hip |
86-90 |
91-95 |
97-100 |
102-105 |
107-110 |
112-117 |
118-122 |
Specialized Women’s Sizes
|
XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
XXL |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. Height |
5’3” |
5’3”-5’5” |
5’5”-5’7” |
5’7” |
5’7” |
5’7” |
2. Chest |
31”-33” |
33”- 35” |
35.5”-37” |
37.5”-39” |
39.5”-42.5” |
43”-45” |
3. Waist (Natural Waist) |
24”-26” |
26.5”-28” |
28.5”-30” |
30.5”-32” |
32.5”-34.5” |
35”-37” |
4. Waist (Fixed Waist) |
29”-30.5” |
31”-32.5” |
33”-34.5” |
35”-37” |
37.5”-39.5” |
40”-42” |
5. Hip |
35”-36” |
36.5”- 38” |
38.5”- 40” |
40.5”- 42” |
42.5”- 44.5” |
45”- 47” |
6. Inseam |
27” |
27.5” |
28” |
29” |
29” |
29” |
|
XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
XXL |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. Height |
160 |
160-165 |
163-170 |
170 |
170 |
170 |
2. Chest |
79-84 |
84-89 |
90-94 |
95-99 |
100-108 |
109-114 |
3. Waist (Natural Waist) |
61-66 |
67-71 |
72-76 |
77-81 |
82-88 |
89-94 |
4. Waist (Fixed Waist) |
74 - 77 |
78-83 |
84-88 |
89-94 |
95-100 |
101-106 |
5. Hip |
89-91 |
92-97 |
98-102 |
103-107 |
108-114 |
114-121 |
6. Inseam |
68 |
70 |
71 |
74 |
74 |
74 |
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Specialized Kids' Sizing
Size/Age |
XS 5/6 |
S 7/8 |
M 9/10 |
L 11/12 |
XL 12+ |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. Height |
116 |
125 |
134 |
143 |
152 |
2. Chest |
64 |
68 |
72 |
76 |
80 |
3. Waist |
54 |
58 |
62 |
66 |
70 |
4. Hip |
68 |
72 |
76 |
80 |
84 |
Specialized Men’s Glove sizing
|
Small |
Medium |
Large |
X Large |
XX Large |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
A. Middle Finger Length |
< 8.1 |
8.1-8.6 |
8.6-9 |
9-9.4 |
> 9.4 |
B. Palm Length |
< 11.1 |
11.1-11.3 |
11.3-11.7 |
11.7-12.1 |
> 12.1 |
C. Thumb Length |
< 6.4 |
6.4-6.8 |
6.8-7.1 |
7.1-7.4 |
> 7.4 |
D. Palm Circumference |
< 22 |
22-22.5 |
22.5-23.5 |
23.5-24.5 |
> 24.5 |
Specialized Women’s Glove sizing
|
Small |
Medium |
Large |
X Large |
XX Large |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
A. Middle Finger Length |
< 6.9 |
6.9-7.4 |
7.4-7.8 |
7.8-8.2 |
> 8.2 |
B. Palm Length |
< 9.7 |
9.7-10 |
10-10.4 |
10.4-10.8 |
> 10.8 |
C. Thumb Length |
< 5.4 |
5.4-5.7 |
5.7-6.1 |
6.1-6.5 |
> 6.5 |
D. Palm Circumference |
< 18.5 |
18.5-19.5 |
19.5-20.5 |
20.5-21.5 |
> 21.5 |
Specialized Shoe Sizes
European |
USA Men’s |
USA Women’s |
UK |
Centimetre |
---|---|---|---|---|
35 |
3.5 |
5 |
2.5 |
22.5 |
36 |
4.25 |
5.75 |
3.25 |
23 |
37 |
5 |
6.5 |
4 |
23.5 |
38 |
5.75 |
7.25 |
4.75 |
24.5 |
38.5 |
6 |
7.5 |
5 |
24.75 |
39 |
6.5 |
8 |
5.5 |
25 |
39.5 |
7.25 |
8.5 |
6.25 |
25.25 |
40 |
7.5 |
9 |
6.5 |
25.5 |
40.5 |
7.75 |
9.25 |
6.75 |
25.75 |
41 |
8 |
9.5 |
7 |
26 |
41.5 |
8.5 |
10 |
7.5 |
26.5 |
42 |
9 |
10.5 |
8 |
27 |
42.5 |
9.3 |
10.75 |
8.3 |
27.3 |
43 |
9.6 |
11 |
8.6 |
27.5 |
43.5 |
10.25 |
|
9.25 |
27.9 |
44 |
10.6 |
|
9.6 |
28.3 |
44.5 |
11 |
|
10 |
28.6 |
45 |
11.5 |
|
10.5 |
29 |
45.5 |
11.75 |
|
10.75 |
29.3 |
46 |
12.25 |
|
11.25 |
29.5 |
46.5 |
12.6 |
|
11.6 |
29.9 |
47 |
13 |
|
12 |
30.2 |
48 |
13.75 |
|
12.75 |
30.9 |
49 |
14.5 |
|
13.5 |
31.6 |
50 |
15.5 |
|
14.5 |
32.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The best way to find out what size Specialized bike you need is to look at the Specialized size chart for the model of bike you are interested in.
Specialized bike sizes are accurate, and the sizes are similar to other brands bikes of that size. They are not sized small compared to other bikes.
Specialized S size means style-specific sizing. With S sized bikes the seat tube and stack height doesn’t grow much between sizes, so you can pick a size based on both your height and your riding style. If you like the nimble handling of a shorter wheelbase, pick a smaller frame size. If you prefer the high-speed stability of a longer wheelbase, choose a larger size.
Both Trek and Specialized make great bikes for all cycling disciplines. Specialized is better known as an innovator and they have the best bikes in some categories. Specialized offer very good warranty cover.