{"id":26202,"date":"2019-04-04T01:42:21","date_gmt":"2019-04-04T00:42:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/?p=26202"},"modified":"2022-12-21T01:19:57","modified_gmt":"2022-12-21T01:19:57","slug":"our-ultimate-mountain-bike-size-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/our-ultimate-mountain-bike-size-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Ultimate Mountain Bike Size Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the same way that human beings come in all shapes and sizes, so do mountain bikes. <\/span><\/p>\n

Choosing the right <\/span>mountain bike frame size<\/span> can be tricky. Getting it wrong can lead to injury or handling issues. Get it right, though, and it can bring years of enjoyment on two wheels. Being comfortable will inspire more confidence and boost your ability to ride for longer and over trickier terrain.<\/span><\/p>\n

Before looking at sizes, it is worth thinking about the type of riding you intend to do and decide which type of MTB would be most suited to you. <\/span><\/p>\n

C<\/span>heck out our <\/span>MTB size guide<\/span> below.<\/span><\/p>\n

Contents<\/span><\/h3>\n
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  1. Our <\/span>mountain bike frame size guide<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  2. How to measure a mountain bike frame<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  3. The difference between road and MTB sizes<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  4. How geometry affects the ride<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  5. How components are scaled<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  6. More on fit<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  7. How to choose the right wheel size<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. Tips for a great fit<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    <\/a>1. Our mountain bike frame size guide<\/span><\/h2>\n

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    Below is a very approximate <\/span>mountain bike frame size chart<\/span> using height and inside leg measurement. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Size<\/b><\/td>\nSeat Tube Size (Inches)<\/b><\/td>\nHeight Range (Approx)<\/b><\/td>\nInside Leg<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    XS<\/span><\/td>\n13\u201d-14\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n5\u2019-5\u20193\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n28\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    S<\/span><\/td>\n14\u201d-16\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n5\u20193-5\u20197\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n29.5\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    M<\/span><\/td>\n16\u201d-18\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n5\u20197\u201d-5\u201910\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n31.5\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    L<\/span><\/td>\n18\u201d-20\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n5\u201910-6\u20191\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n33\u201d-35\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    XL<\/span><\/td>\n20\u201d-22\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n6\u20191\u201d+<\/span><\/td>\n36\u201d+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    <\/a>2. How to measure a mountain bike frame<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Manufacturers have made buying mountain bikes which are the correct size relatively straight forward. Most manufacturers provide a sizing and geometry chart for each specific model. Sizing and geometry charts are sufficient for the vast majority of riders to pick the right size bike for them.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The two key frame measurements on the geometry chart are seat tube length and top tube length.<\/span><\/p>\n