How do you know when a mountain bike is too small?
Caleb asked:
I'm getting into mountain biking and have been looking around, although I really don't know how to tell if it's too small? I fit an 18" or 19" frame very nicely, but how do I know when I'm just too small for the bike?
I'm not asking how to measure myself. I'm asking what signs I'll see and feel on a bike that's too small.
I'm getting into mountain biking and have been looking around, although I really don't know how to tell if it's too small? I fit an 18" or 19" frame very nicely, but how do I know when I'm just too small for the bike?
I'm not asking how to measure myself. I'm asking what signs I'll see and feel on a bike that's too small.
Tags: Mountain Bike, Mountain Biking, Signs
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January 24th, 2007 at 10:14 pm
You should be able to stand over the top tube without touching.
January 25th, 2007 at 12:38 pm
Its too small when you climb & cant stretch your torso out to spread the weight. And if you’re sitting upright when riding flats. And, tho’ you should be able to straddle over the top bat, not when your on the seat & your leg should almost, but not quite fully extend on the down stroke.
January 27th, 2007 at 11:23 am
When the local circus clowns ask to borrow your bike for the next performance.
January 28th, 2007 at 10:22 pm
When you have raised the seat as much as you can and you knees are still hitting the handle bars.