Originally Posted by
partyanimal
yeah, just looking to get some opinions on the size. Someone mentioned in the other thread that Bridgestone uses CM not inches for their sizing so not sure where this person is getting the size. According to charts 17" should be a medium to large bike, this clearly is not. Looking at the frame compared to the 26" wheels. According to Bridgestone catalog I think it's either a 42, 46 or at most a 50.
And yeah, would definitely change out the saddle and bars.
Old School MTB bikes are way different from the current MTB offerings and the sizing is quite different. A Modern 17" would be quite a bit larger than old school 17".
Visually, aside from headtube, the other thing which can be used for approximation is comparing the crank length to the seat tube. This seat tube appears to be approx 2x+ the length of the crank Length - cranks are generally a bit over 7" long ...
This looks almost identical to my wife's bike/mtb. She's 5'3 and has short legs - fits her nice. Also same era mtb and 26" and same color red. LOL!
She uses to cruise around the neighborhood... same gearing.
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Looking to build out something new for the wife who's about 5'3" with shorter legs."
It's not a bike I would 'build out' . It's 'make it all work well' and then ride as is. WOrks well for someone who is not put off by the toptube and is not a step-thru frame.
A rear rack fits nicely.
Seeing in person is knowing.
Ride On
Yuri