Originally Posted by
RedRockRider
I would say you are right between the 17.5 and 20, so it comes down to personal preference and how YOU like to fit on a bike. The smaller frame will result in a more aggressive posture.
Also (only since you mentioned other bikes your father bought you), are you still a growing teenager? That may have factored into the bike shop recommending the frame on the larger side.
Thanks. That is what I figure too. I figure with the 17.5" frame, I would need to raise my saddle higher to get a nice fit, which would probably have me lean over more into a aggressive posture. A coworker of mine said something similar to me. I can probably go with either, depending on how I want to ride.
Nah, I am way past the teenager phase. It has been over a decade since I last owned a bike. This is the first NEW bike that I have ever brought for myself. That is why I am more anxious about making sure that I have the right fit before the 30 day exchange period runs out.