Bike frame sizes and fit

[Blackstar]

Just to get an idea, how tall are you and what sized frame do you ride?

 

[We_are_Stevo]

6'1...

...17 - 19"

Bikes in my sig. below

 

[Rampage]

5ft 10.

19"+
22" top tube minimum.

 

[Blackstar]

I'm about 5'9 - 5'10 and was riding a 18 odd inch frame bike c-c.

It just occurred to me - there's no top tube clearance.

Different bike people recommend 1-3 in.

Does it matter?

 

[NeilM]

6'1...

...17 - 19"

^^^^ This ^^^^

 

[mtbdave]

Am 6'1 and all my gt's are 18".

 

[gradeAfailure]

It's typically recommended that you size bikes by top tube length as a priority, then by seat tube. That said, I'm 6' and all my retro bikes have been 19" as they seem to fit right.

 

[highlandsflyer]

Totally depends on the bikes geometry and your style, but as much as I can say 'generally' I like 19"/Large but am happy to make 18" work for me, preferring a compact bike. 6 1 to 6 3 depending on my back.

Hate seeing riders struggling to fit tiny frames.

 

[brocklanders023]

6'2" and go for 18 to 20 c to c. Should really ride 21" but find the top tubes too long.

 

[cce]

i'm 5ft10/11ish, and fairly body-long and leg-short

I ride this 18.75in merlin...