Originally Posted by mihlbach

My BMX race bike has virtually the same wheelbase, bottom bracket height, and handlebar height as my road bike. I like to line them up together to demonstrate this. Most people are surprised because the smaller wheels, low frame, and slammed saddle create the illusion that the BMX bike is smaller when, in fact, it has the equivalent fit to a size 58 road bike.

I use the saddle mainly for resting...otherwise, you want it low and outta the way!