I saw this chart:
http://newhorizonsbikes.com/page.cfm?pageID=219
I am only 5'-5'1". And tiny. I've been riding a cruiser with a tt of 21.75". I checked out a 20" BMX with a tt of 20.5" and it felt much better. Lifting the front took half the effort! I tried a DJ bike and it felt entirely too big/heavy for me to handle. This site says a tt for a 20" BMX should be 19-19.5". I really feel I could do manuals on that size! So wondering if my struggles handling might lessen if I get the right size.
So whats a good length for me for a 24" wheel or would anything close to 20" be best? Since I dont jump anything bigger then me, I am not sure I need a DJ bike now. But I dont think for the BMX track and DJ that a 20" would be a good idea. I am selling the DJ bike so considering a smaller frame for the BMX or a 20" BMX. I am not sure if the fork/bottom bracket is compatible on all 24" either. I would like a soft fork but I dont have that amount of money and for my size jumps, not sure its necessary.
http://newhorizonsbikes.com/page.cfm?pageID=219
I am only 5'-5'1". And tiny. I've been riding a cruiser with a tt of 21.75". I checked out a 20" BMX with a tt of 20.5" and it felt much better. Lifting the front took half the effort! I tried a DJ bike and it felt entirely too big/heavy for me to handle. This site says a tt for a 20" BMX should be 19-19.5". I really feel I could do manuals on that size! So wondering if my struggles handling might lessen if I get the right size.
So whats a good length for me for a 24" wheel or would anything close to 20" be best? Since I dont jump anything bigger then me, I am not sure I need a DJ bike now. But I dont think for the BMX track and DJ that a 20" would be a good idea. I am selling the DJ bike so considering a smaller frame for the BMX or a 20" BMX. I am not sure if the fork/bottom bracket is compatible on all 24" either. I would like a soft fork but I dont have that amount of money and for my size jumps, not sure its necessary.