Would be greatly appreciated if anyone can help me out on choosing the correct size for my first real XC mountain bike. I’m currently looking at BMC Two Stroke. Geometry seems to be newb friendly? (Please confirm lol) I’m pretty sure I should get size small?? Background: -Height 169CM (longer on…

Post a geometry chart for the bike. You could be a small or medium frame depending on how they size their bikes.

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Based on the reach numbers i’d say a medium but you should see if you can try them. This video also does a pretty good explanation of how you want to size a bike. [SIZING MY NEXT MOUNTAIN BIKE | How long is too long?]

Thanks for the response. The video is great but I’m just now more confused lol… seems to be the message of the video is don’t buy larger bikes… but you are recommending me a medium…?? I would love to try out some bikes but it’s just not possible with current situation. Just to add more info: My i…

Maybe I missed it, but is there a reason you aren’t checking with a local bike shop for sizing? When possible, especially for new riders, getting you in person and on a bike (multiple sizes) is really handy. I get that some shops and general bike availability can be an issue, but I at least want t…

Hey Chad, My local shop is telling me that I’m right in between the size as well lol… some say I’m small some say I’m medium. Just wanted some second opinion from the forum. So at the end I’m just following manufacturer’s guideline and the crank length.

OK, good info that helps frame the option. Not a concrete suggestion, but when people are on the bubble for sizing, my instinct is to choose the smaller size in most cases.

Do not look at road geo equalling MTB geo for a start. Very different design goals for a start. In MTB the rider needs to be more centered on the bike hence longer reaches and shorter stems. As a half decent guide the Canyon sizing tool is pretty reasonable. If you were to use their calculator on t…

[image] mcneese.chad: Not a concrete suggestion, but when people are on the bubble for sizing, my instinct is to choose the smaller size in most cases. For XC I completely agree. Go with the small @NCSMD

I’ve tried using the Canyon sizing tool and it told me there was no size for me. :rofl: I’m a short arms, short legs, long torso person. Shops often try to size me down, but like you, I often prefer to go up. In addition, I’m that weird person that really needs a 55 or 57 and not a 56 or 58. I a…

XC Mountain Bike Sizing help

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XC Mountain Bike Sizing help

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