How big is this Bike?
10-26-19, 12:15 PM
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How big is this Bike?
Hello there, I have a relative who is 5'8" and am considering picking up the following bike (see pictured) for her. I'm guessing this bike is a 21" (the seller isn't much help in determining size). Would a bike this size fit a woman that height? - Ballpark.
She would like a more upright riding position so I'd change the stem and bars out to something more appropriate along those lines. TIA!
She would like a more upright riding position so I'd change the stem and bars out to something more appropriate along those lines. TIA!
10-26-19, 01:05 PM
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Can you take her along? It might be a bit big, and stand over more like a road bike. My Project 3 is a 19, but has a slightly higher BB, and fits pretty well as a MTN bike but as a street hybrid it could be a tad bigger. Her only being 5'8" makes me think this 21 might b e a bit big. Great looking bike.
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10-26-19, 02:41 PM
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That should be about right, if it's a 21" frame. It does look like a 20"- 21" frame.
10-26-19, 03:05 PM
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Woopsie! She's 5'10.
I wanted to buy this bike for a "surprise". I'm trying to encourage her to ride a bike after 25 years of not doing so and thought this would be a great all-rounder. So, there would be a little bit of a guilt factor in motivating her to ride it if it gets purchased (i.e. "aww shucks... I bought this bike for you, put new tires on it, fully overhauled it etc and now you won't use it. Geez". I'd pay the guy only what I knew I could get rid of it for without hassle.
I know she could use some exercise and the bike would surely be useful from time to time to get around too. Once she starts riding again she'll really like it I know.
I wanted to buy this bike for a "surprise". I'm trying to encourage her to ride a bike after 25 years of not doing so and thought this would be a great all-rounder. So, there would be a little bit of a guilt factor in motivating her to ride it if it gets purchased (i.e. "aww shucks... I bought this bike for you, put new tires on it, fully overhauled it etc and now you won't use it. Geez". I'd pay the guy only what I knew I could get rid of it for without hassle.
I know she could use some exercise and the bike would surely be useful from time to time to get around too. Once she starts riding again she'll really like it I know.
10-26-19, 03:31 PM
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If she's five ten that bike should be about right the bike has somewhat compact frame with the extended bars so it is actually a bit larger ride wise than it looks. This style of MTB tended to ride one size or so larger than most MTB's with the same frame size.
11-10-19, 11:20 AM
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Didn't end up buying the bike because the owner is impossible to get ahold of. Thanks for the input on this thing though.
