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My thoughts exactly. Being on the shorter side what matters is the stand over height - too high and it greatly limits on/off/standing manoeuvrability and agilit
by jsinai 6y ago
My thoughts exactly. Being on the shorter side what matters is the stand over height - too high and it greatly limits on/off/standing manoeuvrability and agility. I was surprised to learn that the smallest adult bikes tend to have a stand over height of 68-70cm. For some bikes, it’s even higher. For the lower tail of the adult height distribution, this is too tall to use comfortably.
- monsieurgaufre 6y agoLook into bikes with 650b wheels for this.
- loeg 6y agoPay attention to BB height, specifically. That'll dictate ground clearance and comfortable saddle height. 650B wheels are often fitted with bigger tires, and can have the same effective diameter as 700C wheels with smaller tires (depending on specific tire size).
- monsieurgaufre 6y agoThis is correct. I was in a hurry and didn't explain at length as i should have.
- peshooo 6y agoThis is a sad topic for me. It just doesn't exist a premium model all mountain bike, that I have even 1mm of clearance between me and the top tube. Even when standing on my toes.