Pint-Sized Gnar Shredder
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Bikes: '09 Jamis Komodo, '09 Mirraco Blend One, '08 Cervelo P2C, '08 Specialized Ruby Elite, '07 Yeti AS-R SL, '07 DMR Drone
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Road bike sizing seems to be a science. They put you on one of those Serotta fit cycles that are hooked up to all kinds of fancy power meter things, dial in what makes you generate the most power, then put your bike on a trainer and set it up to match what you'd get if you were getting a custom bike as best as possible, then make little tweaks for fit and comfort.
Mountain bike sizing is an art. Do you want something on the smaller side or do you like your bikes bigger? Want to be stretched out and aerodynamic, or more upright? Like a longer or shorter wheelbase? Et cetera. So it's while it's not as simple as an easy conversion, it's also not as complicated as sizing a road bike. Basically try out the bike and see how it feels.