Morwa Posted January 21, 2015 Posted January 21, 2015 Hubbers, Need some help please on sizing a bike for a Gr 7 boy who wants to start MTB'ing. He is 1.6m tall (don't have any inseam measurements). Should we go for a 29er or 27.5 in a small frame size? Or 26" wheels? Where is the "cut off" in terms of length for a person to feel comfortable on a 29er or 27.5? Given...the bike must last at least 2 years before upgrading. Any ideas? Cheers.
GoLefty!! Posted January 21, 2015 Posted January 21, 2015 if you want him to come straight home then a 29er is best.If you want him to come home dirty, spent, all funned out and too tired to do home works then a 27.5 is best. He may find a career in MTB racing though...
popcorn_skollie Posted January 21, 2015 Posted January 21, 2015 Off the top of my head I would go 27.5It is a better choice considering that a 29er is a pretty specific choice prefered by certain riders. 650b seems like a better choice for those who are unsure.At his current height 650b also seems a better option fit wise. Plus. He is a kid. This means he will want to do his own stunts.Laaities that age tend to be more interested in the enduro/downhill type riding.A 650b will be far better suited to handle the kind of riding he is most likely to enjoy. This is just assumption though. For all I know he could end up being a race snake.If he is that tall at grade 7. Chances are he could quite comfortably grow into a 29er within the next 2 years. mmh, I didnt help you decide did I
Morwa Posted January 21, 2015 Author Posted January 21, 2015 TX for all the replies. We would go for a 27.5" then.... Always a 29er for the future....
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