DemiCat Posted June 14, 2016 Share Hello So I've been doing indoor spinning for 5 months now,and I'd like to join the group who goes mountain biking over weekends for the real deal. First I need a proper bike,before going shopping for a bike,I'm trying to figure out what size I should be looking for. I'm 1.61m and my inseam is 72cm. Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted June 14, 2016 Share Perhaps Uncle Google could help you? https://www.ebicycles.com/article/what-size-bicycle-do-i-need.html But I am sure the bikefit supporters will be here any minute to suggest you get a 'proper' bike fit first Captain Fastbastard Mayhem and DemiCat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAP Posted June 14, 2016 Share Small 16" - 17" DemiCat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted June 14, 2016 Share at 1.61m I'd say you'll be on the upper end of Small frames. May be comfortable on SOME medium frames, but at a stretch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomo Posted June 14, 2016 Share xs - s fine-tuned to your specific requirements. DemiCat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemiCat Posted June 14, 2016 Share Perhaps Uncle Google could help you? https://www.ebicycles.com/article/what-size-bicycle-do-i-need.html But I am sure the bikefit supporters will be here any minute to suggest you get a 'proper' bike fit first Thank you,I saw that website. I'm looking for a chart about wheel size though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted June 14, 2016 Share Thank you,I saw that website. I'm looking for a chart about wheel size though. Sorry that's not a discussion that I am knowledgeable in to be able to advise however many many hubbers are fanievb and DemiCat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemiCat Posted June 14, 2016 Share I'm looking for wheel size and frame size combination if possible ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtypot Posted June 14, 2016 Share Thank you,I saw that website. I'm looking for a chart about wheel size though. 150cm and below - 26" wheels150 - 175cm - 27.5" wheels176cm and above - 29" wheels DemiCat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomo Posted June 14, 2016 Share Most posts in the past suggested that shorter people should stay away from larger wheels - I don't know if that is still the case.If it is, consider 650b perhaps. DemiCat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted June 14, 2016 Share Thank you,I saw that website. I'm looking for a chart about wheel size though. Ah. Then whatever you want. You MAY find some 29ers higher in the front than is ideal for someone of your height, which will result in a sub-optimal setup unless you employ ridiculously shaped stems and flat bars to lower the cockpit a bit. As a general rule, I'd say 27.5 ideally. Slightly lower stack height (height at the stem from the axle) thanks to the smaller wheel and fork combination. Some niners would have lower stack heights than other 650's though, so it won't be a blanket recommendation - it'd come down to the individual bike's geometry. In short - it depends. Don't concentrate on wheel size, as it isn't the be all and end all. DemiCat and dirtypot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemiCat Posted June 14, 2016 Share Ah. Then whatever you want. You MAY find some 29ers higher in the front than is ideal for someone of your height, which will result in a sub-optimal setup unless you employ ridiculously shaped stems and flat bars to lower the cockpit a bit. As a general rule, I'd say 27.5 ideally. Slightly lower stack height (height at the stem from the axle) thanks to the smaller wheel and fork combination. Some niners would have lower stack heights than other 650's though, so it won't be a blanket recommendation - it'd come down to the individual bike's geometry. In short - it depends. Don't concentrate on wheel size, as it isn't the be all and end all. Thank you ! Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted June 14, 2016 Share Ah. Then whatever you want. You MAY find some 29ers higher in the front than is ideal for someone of your height, which will result in a sub-optimal setup unless you employ ridiculously shaped stems and flat bars to lower the cockpit a bit. As a general rule, I'd say 27.5 ideally. Slightly lower stack height (height at the stem from the axle) thanks to the smaller wheel and fork combination. Some niners would have lower stack heights than other 650's though, so it won't be a blanket recommendation - it'd come down to the individual bike's geometry. In short - it depends. Don't concentrate on wheel size, as it isn't the be all and end all. Ai my Captain, you know it's not Friday yet *SMH* Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbarn Killer Posted June 15, 2016 Share If your plan is to buy new, the bike shop you are buying from should advise you of the size. At least, they should perform a basic setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_Crispy Posted June 15, 2016 Share Where you based? You're welcome to come and try all the different variants if you're in jhb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy Posted June 16, 2016 Share As a rule, wheelsize is independent of frame size and is rather driven by application. There are very small people on very small frames and 29" wheels and for decades big people rode big frames and 26" wheels. Make sure that the frame is the right size - at your size highly likely to be a small . Edited June 16, 2016 by eddy ShanRam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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