I'm looking to buy a mountain bike. Is it silly to buy a bike with 24" wheels instead of 26"? I want to buy a used bike, and most of the 26" bikes I find are way too big for me. I'm 5'2 with a short torso. Would a 24" bike fit me?
2007-05-01 08:20:32 · 6 answers · asked by cuoremia2 1 in Sports ➔ Cycling
It would fit but I don't think that it's neceassrily appropriate. At 5'2" you are well within the range of adult sizes - 26". You should probably take a 15" frame or somewhere around there. In 24" you are not likely to find much that is good quality.
2007-05-01 08:30:26 · answer #1 · answered by Jay P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a well stocked Specialized Bike store and test ride a 15" sized frame mountain bike, like a Rock Hopper etc. and go from there. Good Luck!
2007-05-02 00:56:06 · answer #2 · answered by Mars 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im 5 ft 1 and my bike is a 15 inch frame w 26 inch wheels
2007-05-01 19:26:30 · answer #3 · answered by casual_rider 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it sould work. I'm 5'2 also and i have a 24 inch bike i got at an auction and it works great for me. It should for you, too.
2007-05-01 15:29:35 · answer #4 · answered by MIRA B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes that would work, I use a 24" bike, but I'm only about 4'11".
2007-05-01 16:15:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yup
2007-05-01 15:24:16 · answer #6 · answered by RedSox 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋