What sized frame should i get based on height/weight?

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Hi, i'm thinking of getting a new mountain bike and wondering what size frame i should get based
on height and weight. I'm a 165 pound male, who's 5 feet, 10 inches. I can get 16, 18, 20, 22
frames. Suggestions?

Most likely 18", but you really should sit on/test ride them first.

Bill "lots of different 5'10" bodies out there" S.

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Hi, i'm thinking of getting a new mountain bike and wondering what size frame i should get based
on height and weight. I'm a 165 pound male, who's 5 feet, 10 inches. I can get 16, 18, 20, 22
frames. Suggestions?

Ride them and see what feels best!

Your weight won't be a factor, but your inseam will be. My guess is the 18" or possibly the 20"
will fit you best. But if your legs are abnormally long or short, you might be best fitted to one
of the others. Like the other said, try them out. Start out by first standing over them--obviously
if there isn't plenty of room for your nads, it's too big. Any bicycle shop person should be able
to help you out.

What's your inseam?

29"-30" 18" 31"-32" 19" 33"-34" 20"

The numbers above are a general guide. You want about 3" between your crotch and the top tube.

"h" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

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Hi, i'm thinking of getting a new mountain bike and wondering what size frame i should get based
on height and weight. I'm a 165 pound male, who's 5 feet, 10 inches. I can get 16, 18, 20, 22
frames. Suggestions?

Thanks.

Steven M. Scharf said:

What's your inseam?

29"-30" 18" 31"-32" 19" 33"-34" 20"

The numbers above are a general guide. You want about 3" between your crotch and the top tube.

Oof. That would put me on a 20" frame, and into a world of hurt if I tried riding it off-road. FWIW,
I'm 5'10", have a 33" inseam and fit just fine on a 17" c-t frame. In fact, I fit just fine on a 15"
as well if I put a really long seat post on it.

The way I approach fit on a MTB is to figure out the necessary "cockpit length", and then fit the
rider on the smallest frame that will achieve that length using a stem in the "right range".
Obviously it can be more complicated (i.e. the rider needs a very upright position or only rides
asphalt), but extra standover height is a good thing.

Mark Hickey Habanero Cycles habcycles.comhabcycles.comOpen ↗ Home of the $695 ti frame

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"h" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Hi, i'm thinking of getting a new mountain bike and wondering what size frame i should get based
on height and weight. I'm a 165 pound male, who's 5 feet, 10 inches. I can get 16, 18, 20, 22
frames. Suggestions?

Thanks.

hi im a lad at 6ft 5 can any one tell me what size is suitable for me or what is the best
make for me

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hi im a lad at 6ft 5 can any one tell me what size is suitable for me or what is the best
make for me

Yes. Your local bike shop.

Bill "hth" S.