How do I choose a mountain bike frame size?
Your height / Bike Size
- 4’11” – 5’3″ = 13 – 15 inches.
- 5’3″ – 5’7″ = 15 – 17 inches.
- 5’7″ – 5’11” = 17 – 19 inches.
- 6’0″ – 6’2″ = 19 – 21 inches.
- 6’2″ – 6’4″ = 21 – 23 inches.
- 6’4″ and taller = 23+ inches.
What is the right bike frame size for my height?
#1 – Simple Size Chart
| Your Height | Bike Frame Size |
|---|---|
| 5’7″ – 5’11” | 16 – 17 inches |
| 5’11” – 6’2″ | 17-19 inches |
| 6’2″ – 6’4″ | 19 – 21inches |
| 6’4″ and taller | 21+ inches |
Is it better to get a bigger or smaller mountain bike frame?
If your arm span is longer than your height, go for a bigger frame. If it’s shorter, get the smaller one. On a bigger bike, the reach to the handlebars will be longer. If you have proportionally longer arms, you are likely to feel more comfortable on a bigger frame.
Should I size up on a mountain bike?
Reach. When it comes to sizing, reach tends to be what changes more from Small to Large than stack. If you have a proportionally longer torso, you’ll want to size up your mountain bike in order to get a more natural fit. Flexibility and range of motion in your hips is also something to consider.
Does frame size matter on a mountain bike?
Frame size in and of itself doesn’t matter,what matters is how the frame fits you. Diamondback and Trek could measure frames differently ,those bike bike could be close to the same size.
What size is a medium MTB frame?
What size mountain bike do I need?
| Bike size | Frame size | Rider height |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 14 – 16in | 162cm – 170cm (5ft 4in – 5ft 7in) |
| Medium | 16 – 18in | 170cm – 178cm (5ft 7in – 5ft 10in) |
| Large | 18 – 20in | 178cm – 185cm (5ft 10in – 6ft 1in) |
| Extra-large | 20 – 22in | 185cm plus (6ft 1in plus) |