Mountain Bike Size Chart
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Choosing the right mountain bike frame size is crucial. Every bike can be a little different in size. This mountain bike size chart will help give you a quick reference based on your height. This will not be the ultimate decision and we definitely recommend riding the mountain bike before you purchase it. For the money you will be spending on these bikes, make sure you get it right the first time.
Mountain Bike Size Chart
| Rider’s Height | Traditional | Semi Compact | Compact | ||||
| Ft, in | Seat tube | Top tube | Seat tube | Top tube | Sloped top tube | Seat tube | Sloped top tube |
| 5’3” to 5’5” | 51.5 | 52.5 | 50.0 | 51.5 | 52.5 | 42.0 | 52.0 |
| 5’5” to 5’7” | 53.0 | 54.0 | 51.5 | 53.0 | 54.0 | 46.0 | 53.0 |
| 5’7” to 5’9” | 54.0 | 55.5 | 53.0 | 54.0 | 55.5 | 50.0 | 56.5 |
| 5’9” to 5’11” | 55.5 | 57.0 | 55.5 | 55.5 | 57.0 | 54.0 | 58.5 |
| 5’11” to 6’2” | 58.0 | 58.5 | 57.5 | 57.0 | 58.5 | 58.0 | 60.0 |
If you are looking for the right frame size based on your height without the complication of reach, standover, or seat tube length, then the following table will help.
Mountain Bike Size Chart By Height
| Rider’s Height | Most Suitable MTB Frame Size | |
| Ft, in | Frame Size in Inches | Frame size by Category |
| 4’10” to 5’2” | 13” to 14’ | Extra-small |
| 5’2” to 5’6” | 15” to 16” | Small |
| 5’6” to 5’10” | 17” to 18” | Medium |
| 5’10” to 6’1” | 19” to 20” | Large |
| 6’1” to 6’4” | 21” to 22” | Extra large |
| 6’4” to 6’6” | 23” to 24” | Double extra large |
Final Word
Don’t get stuck with a medium frame when you really need a large frame. Banging your knees on the handlebars will get old fast.
Make the time and always take the mountain bike for a ride before you purchase it. For more information, check out our post on How Are Mountain Bike Frames Measured.
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