Frame size?

ncfenwick

I am 5'8" - is a small bike frame (16") too small for me? Thanks

nicklouse

might be might not be.

for a jump or DH bike it sounds big.
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http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12566711

andy46

i am about the same height as you with 32inch inside leg and my bikes are 17inch and M(which i think is 17.5inch) but you really need to go and have a sit on them to see what suits you best.

ncfenwick

Looking at a Ragley steel hardtail for trail riding but not sure if I should get 16" or 18"

and difficult to try out a frame before buying!

SimonRhys

You'll only know for sure after sitting on one, I prefer smaller frames though as they're more chuckable if that makes any sense. Just an opinion though

.blitz

ncfenwick wrote:

I am 5'8" - is a small bike frame (16") too small for me?

Borderline IMO. Mrs.blitz is 5'9" and a 15.5/16" bike is way too small for trail riding. A 17.5" frame is comfortable but they're not all the same.

brant@shedfire

at 5'8" you need a 16in Ragley.

Ed, one of our test riders is a touch smaller than you, and rides a 16in. I'm 6'1" and at the top of end of the 18in frame.

16in will be perfect.

Wacky Racer

16" will probably be enough, but similarly to you at 5' 9" I am inbetween sizes small and medium, ie 16 - 18 and all frames vary, so it's best to try some. If you do fall inbetween I would always go for the smaller size which will give you a more "chuckable" bike. The overall frame dimensions from one 16" to another will vary.

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