i am 5'5" and im 14 years old
i am looking for a mountain bike
should i buy a size 24" or a 26"?
any websites?
2006-09-16 07:40:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Cycling
Go to a good bike store where they know what they are doing. Try them out, then you will know for sure.
2006-09-16 07:42:20 · answer #1 · answered by bigjohn B 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
26" or 24" is for the wheel size, which is not the same as bike sizing. Go for a 26" wheel size (most of the mountain bikes are this size, some are 29", and a few only have the rear at 24").
Hardtails (the bikes with only front suspension) usually are 15", 17", 19" or similar sized. That means the distance from the bottom bracket (where the cranks rotate) to the point where the top tube meets the downtube. I don't know if you would be 15" or 17".
Full suspension bikes usually go with S,M,L,XL sizes. This is because they usually have weirder shapes.
Go to a bike shop to get fitted.
If you want some sites:
www.wrenchscience.com
Good luck!
2006-09-17 12:20:32 · answer #2 · answered by Roberto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 5'4" and both of my mountain bikes have 26" wheels. I even know some people about my height who have 29ers, but they look pretty funny.
I ride a size small in Gary Fisher, Specialized, Cannondale, Jamis, and Trek, Haro and Moots (they are the only companies I have tried). But go to a shop and try some bikes out and see what feels good to you. They check out the geometry specs and you can get an idea for what frame size feels good (note that most companies use slightly different methods of measuring, so make sure you are comparing equally). You will have many more options if you go with a 26" wheeled bike. Not many companies make 24" wheel bikes with as many options as the 26".
2006-09-16 22:37:49 · answer #3 · answered by triscuit121 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local bike shop and get fitted. They'll measure your inseam, arm length and torso length for the proper bike size (either for a road or mountain bike).
2006-09-16 19:36:53 · answer #4 · answered by OnThe36th 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a bike shop and use a trainer cycle. While your on bike the dealer mesures your leg length,arm length, and seat position for best feel in the saddle. Be sure to wear your cycle gear while get fitted.
2006-09-16 22:24:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Cannondale.com, Specialized.com and Trek.com for MTB sizing. Good luck!
2006-09-16 16:14:17 · answer #6 · answered by Mars 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it totally depends what you plan to do with your bike...
If you do twisty little trails, and technical riding, you'll want a small frame, so its easier to flick around, for example, I'm 5'10" and I ride a 16.5' frame, because it is the best for the riding I do, my dad on the other hand is in it for the cruising down the street, so he rides a 20", and hes 5'9".
Sean
2006-09-17 12:22:51 · answer #7 · answered by korn_boy_78 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
24" for short-term, or 26" for long-term.
2006-09-16 14:41:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋