Newbie not sure of bike size

[DemiCat]

As a rule, wheelsize is independent of frame size and is rather driven by application.

 

There are very small people on very small frames and 29" wheels and for decades big people rode big frames and 26" wheels.

 

Make sure that the frame is the right size - at your size highly likely to be a small .

[Red Robin]

I cant really offer advice as I am a total newbie but just thought I could share what I did when I bought my bike 2 months ago.  I am 1.78 tall and I bought a unisex bike rather than a ladies bike.  They measured me for fit etc. but more importantly for me  I also tested it to see if felt comfy.

[lerouc]

My wife is roughly the same height as you.

 

She has had:

Fuji 26er small frame

Titan 650B small frame

Merida 29er small frame

 

If you ask her which one she liked/enjoyed the most (and was most comfortable), the Merida, by far.

 

Edit. They are all male geometry bikes.

[Thomo]

The male/female geometry in many cases comes down to colour scheme.

Very few brands actually have a woman specific geometry.

Establish what your geometry requirements are and gotnthe appropriate bike.

Shouldn't matter whether it's pink or blue.