i am looking for the rim size for a mountain bike?

gerard

gary fisher mountain bike

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All standard mountain bikes have 26 inch rims. Some are a little wider, but they work the same on the same tires. I am guessing you have "rim" brakes and not disc brakes, so the sides of the rims should be like a straight wall, about 1/2 inch tall.
Different rims:
Downhill-wider, tougher, more expensive
29er-Newer development/invention, a lot harder to find, a lot bigger
Disc brake-side wall of rim is slanted and painted, almost round.
Kid sized bike-24 inch rim

Which of the following mountain bikes is worth buying and why do you think so?

Son of Hea

1. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Avigo-24-inch-Elipse-Bike-Boys-NEW-/190600251829?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c60a909b5
2. http://www.amazon.com/Mongoose-Dual-Suspension-Mountain-24-Inch-Wheels/dp/B001IAJAJS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320360444&sr=8-1
3. http://www.amazon.com/Polaris-Ranger-Boys-24-Inch-Mountain/dp/B0011REVZG/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1321319507&sr=1-1

I like the first one because there's a Toys R Us store near where I live, and I can have the employees there assemble it for me. But many people say bikes at Toys R Us stores are just "toys" with low quality.
I did some research and found out that Mongoose has quite a good reputation as well as Polaris!
However, I've found no review about the Avigo one!
So, what do you guys think?
Thank you!
I forgot to mention that I just want a bike to ride for fun, not for serious mountain biking!
Any bike that is <= $200 is OK, any recommend guys?

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4. None of the above. All cheap full suspension bikes of VERY low quality. And you do realize all 3 have 24" wheels meant for a kid I hope.

A good hardtail beats a cheap full squish bike any day of the week. Real full suspension bikes start in the thousands of dollars - not hundreds. See link below from Trek. This is their LOWEST priced model full suspension bike.

My other favorite saying... Real bicycle shops do not sell toys & Toys 'R Us does not sell real bicycles. Neither does Wally World, K-Mart, Target & most on Amazon.com. They sell "bicycle shaped objects".

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HOW DO I KNOW WHAT SIZE BIKE TO BUY FOR MYSELF? I'M CONFUSED ON THE "INCHES" ISSUE?

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RoadTrippi

I'm 5'4 tall w/ a 32" inseam and I'm looking at bikes online but I have no clue what to size to buy. Thanks for any help I can get!

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The Toys R Us answer hit a nerve with me.....Never buy a bike at Toys R us! those are made for kids and they couldnt be cheaper. That response is obviously from someone who knows very little about cycling too.
With a 32" inseam you could ride any road bike in a 54cm to a 56cm in most brands but not all. Every manufacturer makes similar models but not all will fit you the same. In a mountain bike a 26" wheel is the most common wheel size out there and this is NOT frame size, this is wheel only (a 24" wheel size on ANY bike would be too small for you and is a KIDS bike, with the exception of BMX 24" wheels and such)
With a 32" inseam you could even go as far as a 29" wheel size in a medium frame size in nearly any make too. I have a 30" inseam and ride a 17" in mountain and a 54cm in road. Hybrid/comfort bikes usually fit me with a 17-18" frame and even a 19" on some models.
For a cruiser, nearly anyone over 5'1" up can ride one with some adjustments. If you can place your feet flat on the ground while seated on the saddle the seat is TOO LOW!
As for the inches issue: it is measured from the top of the seat post tube down to the center bolt of the crank on the bike and this is how mountain and hybrid/comfort bikes are measured. Road bikes (racing) are measured the same way but in Centimeters and there is also the top tube length to consider when buying a road bike too. It is generally 1-2 cm longer than the seat tube length in mens bikes and less in womens bikes.

Is this the right bike for me? If not what is? Help appreciated...?

Chandler

I am 19 years old and about 5'3''. I am currently looking to get a new bike to exercise on paved trails with and ride to school and to work. I went to wal-mart just now, and being a girl, I want the hot pink bike for $135. It is the 24-Inch Mongoose XR-75 Girls' Bike if you want to look it up.

My problem though is this bike is meant for kids and is a mountain bike. I've been researching and I know I should probably get a hybrid, comfort or road bike, but I really like this bike.

Will this "mountain bike" work just fine on paved roads and grass without causing problems such as busted tired etc? or Do I need to shop around and look for a non-mountain bike? Also is it okay that it is a kids bike with 24'' wheels? or Do I need to be an adult and buy a lame colored bike with bigger wheels? Any advice is welcome and appreciated! Thanks! :)

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Chandler

You buy a bike for where and how you will ride. If you will not be riding on mountain / offload trails, then a mountain bike would not be my choice. If you will be riding on roads and streets and bike paths.... Then a road bike, hybrid or drop bar 'racer' would be a far better choice. Man bikes on the roads are about 4 or more mph slower ..... If you will be biking for distanc and speed.... Again the road bike is the preference.

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