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J. Slater
Guest
After going through a month-long+ ordeal of looking for my next MTB, I came across several vastly
different opinions on bike sizing. Most guys just asked me how tall I was, or what my inseam
measurement was. Some said to stand over it and make sure your "boys" aren't getting squished.
Others told me to just ride the various different sizes and buy the one that you feel the most
comfortable on. Unfortunately, all of these aren't exactly the best way to size a frame, at least
according to my bike's manual. Haro says I should have 10 cm between the top tube and crotch when
standing with shoes that I will ride in. I have less than 2 inches (approx 5 cm) of clearance when
wearing tight bicycle shorts. The bike feels great so far.
What gives?
different opinions on bike sizing. Most guys just asked me how tall I was, or what my inseam
measurement was. Some said to stand over it and make sure your "boys" aren't getting squished.
Others told me to just ride the various different sizes and buy the one that you feel the most
comfortable on. Unfortunately, all of these aren't exactly the best way to size a frame, at least
according to my bike's manual. Haro says I should have 10 cm between the top tube and crotch when
standing with shoes that I will ride in. I have less than 2 inches (approx 5 cm) of clearance when
wearing tight bicycle shorts. The bike feels great so far.
What gives?