Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico
Bikes: 48 Automoto, 49 Stallard, 50 Rotrax, 62 Jack Taylor, 67 Atala, 68 Lejeune, 72-74-75 Motobecanes, 73 RIH, 71 Zieleman, 74 Raleigh, 78 Windsor, 83 Messina (Villata), 84 Brazzo (Losa), 85 Davidson, 90 Diamondback, 92 Kestrel
Sizing for MTB commuter
I’m planning to get an old rigid-frame mountain bike for use mostly as a city commuter, and also for gravel road excursions and the occasional road tour. What size should I look for? I’m 6 feet tall but have a relatively short 30” inseam. I consider 58cm/23” my normal road bike size. The MTB sizing recommendations seem very small and more in line with off-road riding: according to one chart I should get a 19” frame. Shouldn’t I look for something larger for road riding?