frame size

[shortbusrdrmose]

as of right now i am 5'7-5'8 and some where between 160-170lbs and i see theres a small medium and large...what should i shoot for as a frist bike...im looking at a downhill/freeride

[Quo Fan]

Start with a medium. Maybe a small, depending on the fit.

[shortbusrdrmose]

alrght thanks because i really dont want to spend too much and im looking to just get something used and by buying online and getting it shipped tome i wont be able to sit on it and try to see what sizee

[Quo Fan]

If it is your first bike, then I would go to a bike shop and buy it from them. You may spend a little more, but getting fit to the bike is way more important. You can ask them a bunch of questions before you buy, too. Building a relatinship with the people that are going to be fixing and servicing your bike in the years to come is important.

[TreeSaw]

If it is your first bike, then I would go to a bike shop and buy it from them. You may spend a little more, but getting fit to the bike is way more important. You can ask them a bunch of questions before you buy, too. Building a relatinship with the people that are going to be fixing and servicing your bike in the years to come is important.


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You may need a small for DHing. Sizing really is individual and isn't always an exact science. I know guys similar to your size who like small bikes for DHing and ride medium for XC. I would suggest trying a few out and go from there.

[LordOpie]

I normally agree about buying from a local shop, but...as of right now i am 5'7-5'8...
Sounds like he's a kid who expects to keep growing and will need a completely different bike in a year or two.

[shortbusrdrmose]

yeah exaclty im gonna be getting alittle bigger.. and dont want to dish out 1500 twice once im finally dont growing ill spend the 1500-2500 on one but i think ill get a used medium and grow into it try it out and make sure illactually get into down hilling