Sizing for dirt jump bikes

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Sizing for dirt jump bikes
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flag galbraithbum63
Posted: Oct 11, 2008 at 22:21 Quote
I wanna get a dirt jump bike. Im about 6'2 or 6'3, what would be a good frame size?
flag chainslap
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Posted: Oct 11, 2008 at 22:26 Quote
galbraithbum63 wrote:
I wanna get a dirt jump bike. Im about 6'2 or 6'3, what would be a good frame size?

I'd go with a large Kona. they're beefy, and actually not that bad
flag galbraithbum63
Posted: Oct 12, 2008 at 10:42 Quote
yeah so what frame size range in inches?
flag pbdsolutions
Posted: Oct 12, 2008 at 10:56 Quote
if your into pure jumping, size won't really matter too much but if your intending to actually cycle anywhere on it, a 15 or 16 inch would probs be best. The length of the top tube will also make a difference as a too short one will feel cramped.
flag gutkrencher
Posted: Oct 13, 2008 at 9:33 Quote
ignore what everyone has said, theyre talking crap. NO you dont want a kona especially a large one. a frame should be between 11-13" seat tube roughly (depends if its 24" specific also) and its one size fits all. the only dimension that is specific to size is the toptube. if youre 6foot youll want a frame of around a 22" toptube or possibly more.
flag pbdsolutions
Posted: Oct 13, 2008 at 13:14 Quote
gutkrencher wrote:
ignore what everyone has said, theyre talking crap. NO you dont want a kona especially a large one. a frame should be between 11-13" seat tube roughly (depends if its 24" specific also) and its one size fits all. the only dimension that is specific to size is the toptube. if youre 6foot youll want a frame of around a 22" toptube or possibly more.

thats basically what i was saying - if your into pure jumping then get a normal jump frame but trying to cycle any distance on a bike with an 11" seat tube is not going to be fun.
flag galbraithbum63
Posted: Oct 13, 2008 at 20:49 Quote
it will be pretty much for jumping, the djs are right near by.
flag dustingilding
Posted: Oct 13, 2008 at 20:52 Quote
Blk Mrkt Riot or Mob, 22" top tube
flag pbdsolutions
Posted: Oct 14, 2008 at 5:53 Quote
galbraithbum63 wrote:
it will be pretty much for jumping, the djs are right near by.

seat tube size really won't matter then - if you can afford it a black market would be a good choice.
flag galbraithbum63
Posted: Oct 14, 2008 at 13:18 Quote
i would get a sweet one but im trading a kid his giant stp for my old kona so i was just making sure it would work. Prolly not the best bike out there by far but its just to see if I like it, if I get into it then I can look into getting a higher quality one.
flag roger-dodger
Posted: Oct 14, 2008 at 13:20 Quote
sumas-shredder wrote:
Blk Mrkt Riot or Mob, 22" top tube
I agree with this.
If your looing at an alum frame then get a med or a large. 15-16
flag gutkrencher
Posted: Oct 15, 2008 at 3:51 Quote
roger-dodger wrote:
sumas-shredder wrote:
Blk Mrkt Riot or Mob, 22" top tube
I agree with this.
If your looing at an alum frame then get a med or a large. 15-16

why? why a 15 or 16? why have less standover and a bigger bike, pointless. for riding trails you shouldnt need anything bigger than 13" maybe 14.
flag Trailboss-Dan
Posted: Oct 15, 2008 at 4:43 Quote
gutkrencher wrote:
roger-dodger wrote:
sumas-shredder wrote:
Blk Mrkt Riot or Mob, 22" top tube
I agree with this.
If your looing at an alum frame then get a med or a large. 15-16

why? why a 15 or 16? why have less standover and a bigger bike, pointless. for riding trails you shouldnt need anything bigger than 13" maybe 14.

gutkrencher knows what he's talking about, 15 or 16" is way to big for djs, and anyway top tube length is more important and for your height id say about 22" top tube. Oh and dont get a Kona there not really proper dj bikes.
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