United States · Est. 1895

Schwinn Bike Size Chart

Schwinn was founded in Chicago in 1895 by Ignaz Schwinn and remains a household US name for kids, mountain, and hybrid bikes sold through retail. Current sizing mixes wheel-size kids bikes with adult comfort and MTB labels. This page has Schwinn’s charts for those categories. A Stingray 20" and an adult mountain M are unrelated. Measure inseam; confirm the model on Schwinn’s current chart.

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Size charts
3 tables
Covers
74–191 cm
Models
9

Height ranges compared

Where Schwinn sizes actually sit

Used sizes share one height scale, so overlapping and identical ranges are visible before you read a single table.

Kids

Height ranges on this page, from 70 to 167 cm. 12" (Trike / Elm): 74–97 cm. 16" (Elm): 95–120 cm. 20" (High Timber AL / Sting-Ray): 122–163 cm.

  1. 12" (Trike / Elm)74–97 cm
  2. 16" (Elm)95–120 cm
  3. 20" (High Timber AL / Sting-Ray)122–163 cm
70 cm119 cm167 cm
Rider height ranges for Kids sizes on this page.

Mountain

Height ranges on this page, from 128 to 192 cm. S (24"): 132–152 cm. M (26"): 152–168 cm. L (29"): 163–188 cm.

  1. S (24")132–152 cm
  2. M (26")152–168 cm
  3. L (29")163–188 cm
128 cm160 cm192 cm
Rider height ranges for Mountain sizes on this page.

Hybrid

Height ranges on this page, from 153 to 195 cm. S: 157–168 cm. M (26" Cruiser): 160–178 cm. L (18" / 700c): 163–191 cm.

  1. S157–168 cm
  2. M (26" Cruiser)160–178 cm
  3. L (18" / 700c)163–191 cm
153 cm174 cm195 cm
Rider height ranges for Hybrid sizes on this page.

Size charts by bike type

Pick the category that matches the bike, then confirm the exact model.

Schwinn Kids & Youth Wheel Sizes

Youth and kids wheel-size starting ranges for Schwinn. Confirm inseam and brake reach before buying.
  • Wheel size

    12" (Trike / Elm)

    Height

    74-97 cm

    Inseam: 28-40 cm

  • Wheel size

    16" (Elm)

    Height

    95-120 cm

    Inseam: 37-48 cm

  • Wheel size

    20" (High Timber AL / Sting-Ray)

    Height

    122-163 cm

    Inseam: 50-70 cm

Schwinn Mountain Bike Size Chart

Brand-level mountain ranges for Schwinn. Use height and inseam to find your starting size.
  • Size

    S (24")

    Height

    132-152 cm

    Inseam: 60-72 cm

  • Size

    M (26")

    Height

    152-168 cm

    Inseam: 72-80 cm

  • Size

    L (29")

    Height

    163-188 cm

    Inseam: 78-92 cm

Schwinn Hybrid Bike Size Chart

Brand-level hybrid ranges for Schwinn. Use height and inseam to find your starting size.
  • Size

    S

    Height

    157-168 cm

    Inseam: 72-78 cm

  • Size

    M (26" Cruiser)

    Height

    160-178 cm

    Inseam: 75-85 cm

  • Size

    L (18" / 700c)

    Height

    163-191 cm

    Inseam: 78-92 cm

Starter kit

Helmet, light, lock, bottle, and a pant-leg strap. Size the bike here; buy the complete adult bike at a shop.

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NiteRider

Swift 300

Compact USB headlight for commuting and dusk rides.

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Kryptonite

Evolution Mini-7 with 4′ cable

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Podium Chill 21 oz

Insulated squeeze bottle for everyday rides.

Fits a standard ~73 mm cage

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Green Guru narrow pant-leg strap

Green Guru

Narrow pant-leg strap

Upcycled inner-tube strap that keeps a pant leg off the chain.

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How to measure

Height filters the chart. Cycling inseam decides which overlapping size to keep. The method is the same for every brand.

Height and inseam

Height

Take shoes off and stand tall, looking straight ahead. A helper should rest a flat object on the crown of your head, then run a tape from the floor to the underside of that object. Save the number in inches and centimeters — charts use both.

Inseam

Stand tall and barefoot with feet slightly apart. Ask a helper to measure vertically from your crotch to the floor. Keep your legs straight and feet flat.

Need the full sequence, including between-size rules? See how to choose a bike size.

FAQ

  • What Schwinn bike size do I need?

    Use your height on the Kids, Mountain and Hybrid charts on this page. On the kids table, 95-97 cm sits in both 12" (Trike / Elm) and 16" (Elm). Cycling inseam and standover pick the side. Then check stack and reach for the exact Schwinn model.

  • Can I copy a Schwinn size from one bike type to another?

    Not safely. Schwinn Kids, Mountain and Hybrid charts on this page are separate. A Schwinn 12" (Trike / Elm) on the kids table and a Schwinn S (24") on the mountain table are not interchangeable.

  • Which Schwinn sizes are listed on this page?

    The Kids, Mountain and Hybrid charts on this page include 12" (Trike / Elm), 16" (Elm), 20" (High Timber AL / Sting-Ray) (74-163 cm on the kids table). Verify the current Schwinn model chart on the official site before purchase.

Sources

Where these charts come from

Brand-level ranges on this page are compiled from published size data. Confirm the current model chart before you buy.