Mountain Biking - Small Frame Bikes

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Holmes
07-25-03, 11:32 PM
Anyone know of some good 13"-16" Bikes? Doesn't matter if its FS or HT, thanks.

lovemyswift
07-26-03, 09:53 AM
Good question, I was about to ask this myself.

Since I hate aluminum, and don't want to spend a lot of money, I'm looking at the Airborne Lancaster and the Titus HCR.

Both have a steeper seat angle and slacker head angle, which is a better design for small women.
Holmes
07-26-03, 12:10 PM
umm, I hope you don't think I am a woman... :( I just like a smaller frame.

Kev
07-26-03, 12:20 PM
13-16" is a fairly broad range, most bike manufactures make them in that range.
Holmes
07-26-03, 02:26 PM
well, 13" or 15" frames.
Kev
07-26-03, 03:27 PM
15" frame is not unusual at all.. now 13" Jamis I know makes them down to 12". I know merlin made some 14.5".. not sure off-hand of other dealers.
JasBike
07-26-03, 03:33 PM
Originally posted by Kev
15" frame is not unusual at all.. now 13" Jamis I know makes them down to 12". I know merlin made some 14.5".. not sure off-hand of other dealers.




Specialized Hardrocks come in 15"... i think rockhoppers do too...
Holmes
07-26-03, 11:02 PM
ok, thanks everyone, btw, can someone tell me if I get a FS bike, can I adjust the rear shock to make it harder/softer? thanks.
ComPH
07-27-03, 08:31 AM
Trek makes many bikes of those sizes.
Kev
07-27-03, 08:41 AM
You have to look at what shock comes with the FS bike, that is what will decide what adjustments can be made. So simple answer would be yes, but you better check what shock comes with the bike and see what options it comes with to find out all the features it has.