Don't get stung like I did with being sold a small (46cm) frame because
that's what the guy in the shop had.
It took me about two years to wake up to the fact that the severe
knee and pain was from the small frame which I was told
was quite suited to my height of 6'2. The salesman sat me on the bike
and adjusted the seat for me saying it was right....sorry to any genuine
sales persons in bike shops but I now do not believe a word
they tell me after this expensive mistake. It was my first serious
MTB and I had no idea about bike fit so was taken advantage of.
It certainly did feel good to ride...after a no name rigid with ****
friction shift gears...but after 30km of uphill the wrong size would
make itself evident. Standing this bike next to my newer 51cm it was
like the difference between black and white...I can ride that bike 100km and feel refreshed with
no pain at the end of it.
If a bike frame is not "large" or at least 20"/51cm I just won't go near it...sales persons
can ******** till they're blue in the face but I won't touch it.
Steve420 said:
I have a question regarding a possible mountain bike purchase. It is a 2003 rocky mountain slayer 16.5", and I am 6 ft. tall. I test rode the bike and it felt awesome....very comfortable fit, with plenty of seat height. Is this unrealistic?? Since it is full suspension, it sits a little higher, but it is still touching me when I stand over the top tube. I don't have the option to try larger sizes (two larger sizes of this bike available and (as of this year) one smaller), and the deal is great! I know that the fit varies a lot between mountain bikes, but is there any unforseen issues other than how it feels on a small test ride (with a small hill climb test)? Any input is much appreciated.