Originally Posted by
Joshnir
Even if I'll be using it for 90% trail riding? I found a couple Kona dj bike that have 15.5" frames but I though that might be too small for mostly trail riding. Thanks for the response.
Figure out what you're gonna do with it, man. I mean come on? Your thread title says you want a DJ bike. Now you say it's gonna be a 90% trail bike. Two very different bikes with very different geometries and purposes. A 15" bike will be kinda hard for you on trails unless you go 66 on the seatpost. Cockpit will feel a little cramped on a long "trail ride". A 17" bike may feel slightly cumbersome on DJ's and sacrifice your ability to throw it around in the air.
If you're going to ride 90% trails...buy a trail bike. At your height, 16.5-17" would be alright. It will just "get you by" on the DJ's...but a day in the saddle will feel better.