18" frame size
02-12-09, 03:22 PM
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18" frame size
I have an old junker Timberline All Terra GT that I keep around for fun, but it is labeled as 18"
Anyone know off-hand what height person this would generally be good for? I believe it is too small for me, but I'm not sure just how small it really is. I'm 5' 11 3/4" barefoot with a 33" inseam.
FYI: The seatpost adjusts properly for my leg length to pedals, etc. However if I ever look for a replacement what size should I be looking for? Any opinions on MTB fitting? As critical as road bikes, or not?
Anyone know off-hand what height person this would generally be good for? I believe it is too small for me, but I'm not sure just how small it really is. I'm 5' 11 3/4" barefoot with a 33" inseam.
FYI: The seatpost adjusts properly for my leg length to pedals, etc. However if I ever look for a replacement what size should I be looking for? Any opinions on MTB fitting? As critical as road bikes, or not?
02-12-09, 05:24 PM
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Sizing criteria differ, but FWIW I am about your height and I use a size large mtb frame. My current commuter is 18", seems to be ok.
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I'm 5'9" w a 32" inseam and I ride an 18 - fits perfect. I can ride a 19" but lack standover (more like a road bike), and a 17" is too small.
I'll lay $ you're a 19" if the bike is fitted properly.
-Roger
I'll lay $ you're a 19" if the bike is fitted properly.
-Roger
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Would that affect the distance from seat post to handlebar as well? A 1 inch diff. seems like it can easily be made up my jacking the seat post height, which I've done.
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OK thanks. Just saw this 18" bike listed and they describe the ideal height range for the rider to be 5'04" to about 5'09".
https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/bik/1030273121.html
https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/bik/1030273121.html
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I have the same inseam and I ride a 17.5" Gary Fisher. My Salsa A La Carte is 18". Both fit perfect. You only want smaller if you want to get a 29er. I'm 5'7".
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5'7" with a 33" inseam? Wow. Actually I think my inseam is closer to 34". I guess there are other factors that go into sizing that just height and inseam ... I find when I ride this bike I'm way way back on the seat.
