Bikefit for mtb ?

s1mon
s1mon Posts: 618
edited August 2012 in MTB general
Hi,

So I built my Soul a few month ago and ridden it quite a bit but I just don't feel right on it :? I'm only 5'5" so I got a small frame and it seems to have quite a long top tube yet I feel cramped on it ? Another thing I think I should of gone with 170mm cranks for my height instead of 175. I've got a 70mm stem do I need a longer one or maybe try a lay back seatpost ? Why do I feel cramped on a long'ish bike yet I'm a short ass :lol:

Would it be a good idea to go for a bikefit, I mean I have one when I buy a road bike.

Thanks.

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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    On a road bike you sit in the same position all the time, on an MTB you move around a lot. Fittings are a waste of time.
    Which is not to say the bike is the wrong size for you.
    Post a pic of you on it.
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  • FunBus
    FunBus Posts: 394
    ^^ this.

    I'm 6 foot and have had bikes from 16.5" up to 20" and, for the riding i was doing, fit them all. So it's not as clean cut as road cycling.

    At 5 1/2" a small frame should be fine, but with modifications like you've mentioned, you should get it right - could try slightly wider bars as well?
  • FunBus
    FunBus Posts: 394
    .....erm, i mean 5 1/2' not "

    No offence. Although, being less than 6 inches tall would make for a good pic!

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