| Tuesday, April 15, 2008 |
| Mountain Bike Sizing Takes Time And Patience |
One of the most important issues about choosing a new bike is making sure you get the right size for your body. Do not worry about the type of metal used in the frame or a lot of other technical jargon, obtaining the proper mountain bike sizing is probably the single, most important step in buying the right bike. While there are many different schools of thought on mountain bike sizing, they all have common areas in selecting the right size bike.
The first measurement you will need is the inseam, similar to that used when buying a pair of long pants. However, you must consider the seat you will be sitting on and using the trouser inseam may not be accurate. For mountain bike sizing, stand against a wall and using a ruler or another hard object, with your feet about six or eight-inches apart, place the object between you legs. Raise it up slowly until it fits into the crotch similar to the seat and have a helper mark the wall. Measure from the floor to the mark to get your mountain bike sizing inseam.
Selecting frame size can be a little dicey as whether you measure center to top, or center to center, the slight difference can make a difference in fit. The seat tube and handlebar tube are adjustable up and down, but in mountain bike sizing the correct distance between them can make the ride more comfortable.
Adjustments Take Time And Patience
It is easier to achieve mountain bike sizing to fit your body from a still position and using a stand that holds the back wheel off the ground like a stationary bike stand is recommended. The front should also be off the ground to make the top bar of the bike level with the ground. With the pedals in a level position, the knee of the leading leg should be directly over the peddle on which that foot is resting. Most seats allow for a slight adjustment of the seat forwards and back, to make this position achievable.
When in doubt about the proper technique for appropriate mountain bike sizing, visit a shop that specializes in mountain bikes for help. Those who take the extra time to buy a bike that is right for their body will find it feels like an extension of their legs, arms and upper torso and riding even the roughest terrain will seem effortless. Do not listen to the advice about body types and although that may come into play, assuring the right mountain bike sizing will do a lot more towards the ability to ride. |
posted by Cimon @ 9:46 AM  |
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