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I'm trying to get a mountain bike online for cheap, but don't know what dimensions to look for since kids bikes look the same as mens bikes with out a frame of reference? I'm 6' 1" tall and about 200 lbs...please help. These people online have all told me I would fit comfortably on their bikes w ith the frames ranging from 21" - 26"??? I think they are just trying to sell their bike to some sap :)
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As a retired bike dealer, I can tell you that fit is very important. I would recommend getting fitted by you local dealer...but remember, all bikes are not the same size. There are really 2 measurements involved...1st is wheel size...that's the 12,16,20,24,26,and 27 inches . Then there is frame size...ths distance from the top of the seat post of the frame to the middle of the crank. How the bike isdesigned can make a difference in this measurement. There is also stand-over height and leg length. You should be able to stand flat footed over the frame and bend your knees a little (If you fall or have to jump off in a hurry you are going to bend your knees, so make sure you have enough clearence.) Most of the good manufactures will have these measurments readily available.
Don't let anyone tell you that you can raise the seat or put in a longer seatpost. That will not raise the handlebar height, and you will bent over too much, and not comfortable.
Lastly, are you going to ride off road, or just around town? The rougher you are going to ride, the smaller the frame you can handle (see above about falling off.)
Go see your local dealer.
As a retired bike dealer, I can tell you that fit is very important. I would recommend getting fitted by you local dealer...but remember, all bikes are not the same size. There are really 2 measurements involved...1st is wheel size...that's the 12,16,20,24,26,and 27 inches . Then there is frame size...ths distance from the top of the seat post of the frame to the middle of the crank. How the bike isdesigned can make a difference in this measurement. There is also stand-over height and leg length. You should be able to stand flat footed over the frame and bend your knees a little (If you fall or have to jump off in a hurry you are going to bend your knees, so make sure you have enough clearence.) Most of the good manufactures will have these measurments readily available.
Don't let anyone tell you that you can raise the seat or put in a longer seatpost. That will not raise the handlebar height, and you will bent over too much, and not comfortable.
Lastly, are you going to ride off road, or just around town? The rougher you are going to ride, the smaller the frame you can handle (see above about falling off.)
Go see your local dealer.
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Trey
I am 16 years old male my height is 6'8 and I weight 323 lb. I wanted a mountain bike trek brand but I wanted to be comfortable on it I am willing to send $650.00 usd what is the best one
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SIX feet eight inches? You're kidding? and 16 yrs old? At that age you are still growing.
Good luck on finding a bike to handle your height and weight -- defiantly get a professional fitting!!
(you really mean 5'8" right?)
SIX feet eight inches? You're kidding? and 16 yrs old? At that age you are still growing.
Good luck on finding a bike to handle your height and weight -- defiantly get a professional fitting!!
(you really mean 5'8" right?)
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