I am interested in buying a double suspension mountain bike and I'm a little unsure about what frame size would be good for me. I have looked at plenty of charts but they're all different. I'm 5 feet, 11 inches and I have between a 33 and 34 inch inseam. I figured a 20 inch frame would be right. Is there anyone that knows bikes that could tell me for sure?
2007-03-22 17:53:09 · 5 answers · asked by ant 2 in Sports ➔ Cycling
the right way to know for sure is to go to your local bike shop and get fitted
simple and easy
2007-03-23 00:24:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
YOU ARE RIGHT. The charts are all very confusing. I don't know if they even make sense. I bought my own bikes by how they feel in the top tube length (the distance between the seat and the handle bars). That worked for me very nicely. Your best bet is to get help from a good bike shop.
2007-03-23 13:57:00 · answer #2 · answered by davj61 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say an 18 inch frame . It really depends on what bike manafucture your going with. If your buying it from a bike shop ask the employee for help with sizing.
2007-03-24 11:36:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
20" will be too big. I'm 5'11" with a 35.5" inseam, and I ride a 17.5" Ellsworth. With mountain bikes having such different frame shapes, you buy it according to top tube length more than frame size.
You should be closer to an 18" (though Trek's 19.5" always fit my long legs well).
2007-03-23 02:29:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-28 00:33:29 · answer #5 · answered by ecker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋