The Zohan

Thanks for all the replies to which mountian bike for 300ukp thread

OK then taking some advice from the thread s/hand seems to be the way to go.

1 am 5'11" tall, 31.5" inside leg, what sort of frame size would be ideal, difficult to get out to check/test ride at the mo.

I am pretty sure 19-20" frame is right, can anyone confirm, it is for recreational riding with some off roading.

SJ_Skyline

Paul, you might find that size frame a touch on the large side. I'm 6'1 with a 19" frame on my Trek and find it about as big as I can manage - certainly wouldn't want anything bigger and I would probably find an 18" frame fine.

Strongly advise you to try before you buy if you can.

dpb

Im virtually the same build and mines 18 or 19 i believe.
Much less critcal than a road bike tho as far as i can tell ( 22.5 /57 i think )

gpssti4

iTrader: (6)

My usual rule of thumb is the smallest frame you are comfortable on. You can always raise the seat and change the handlebar stem to give more reach.

The advantage of a smaller frame is that it's stiffer, lighter, easier to handle, etc. I'm 6" and ride a 15" or sometimes a 17" MTB and 56cm road bikes.

The Zohan

Thanks chaps, that certianly opens it up for me, looking on fleabay and been discounting anything smaller than 19, sound like 17-18 would be just fine.

Many thanks

Brendan Hughes

I think the key is what you'll do with it. A bigger frame is more comfortable pedalling long distances, a smaller frame is more agile as you hurtle downhill avoiding rocks and trees

SirFozzalot

I'm 5ft 11 and I tried a few sizes, found a 17" frame to be the most comfortable.

pwhittle

it depends how they're measured too, some manufacturers use different methods.
A higher frame usually has a longer reach, therefore affecting your riding position. You sometimes get bigger disks too.

I'm 6' with about 32-33" inside leg, and ride a Large Spec Stumpy (dofferent with full sus, as they squat down when you sit on them), and a 19" Spec Rockhopper. The latter is mainly for commuting, and is if anything a touch small to be ideal.
a 19" Trek though could be totally different.
you do get used to positions, but you really need to try a few. If you like a taller frame (I'd say 19" for you), but the reach is a bit long, you can put a small stem on.

B0DSKI

iTrader: (17)

I'm 6ft 2 and ride a 19" Rocky Mountain Element 70, stick with the smallest frame you can get away with, it'll be lighter and stiffer.

If i was you i'd not go above a 17"

dunx

iTrader: (3)

It's all about the "bollock-room" not the stiffness of the frame, that just means it's harder when you hit your b.ll..ks...

Trust me !

DunxC

negri

why not go into a bike shop and try it for yourself

you can then order online knowing it will be ok