| When out to make a new purchase we tend to | | | | uncertain since a little variation can cause inaccurate |
| keep a lot of factors in mind to ensure that our | | | | fitting. The mountain bike's have adjustable seat tube |
| purchase matches our set criteria. Though such | | | | as well as adjustable handlebar tube. However |
| factors may be relevant while buying a new bike, the | | | | inaccurate measurement can result in an |
| most important criteria is that the size of the bike | | | | uncomfortable ride. |
| should match the size of your body. The metal type, | | | | Time and Patience - the Key to achieve the right |
| the technical aspects and other factors should never | | | | adjustment |
| be given priority over the bike's size while selecting | | | | The still position is the best way to judge your |
| the right bike. Different people have different | | | | mountain bike sizing. Just ensure that the back wheel |
| thoughts to evaluate the selection of the right bike | | | | is kept off the ground with the help of a stand. The |
| size but the most common evaluation factors are as | | | | top bar of the bike should level with the ground and |
| given. | | | | for this the front of the bike also should be kept off |
| For the selection of the right bike, the inseam | | | | the ground. Keep a leg on the pedal and see that the |
| measurement is one of the factors to be considered. | | | | knee is in line with the pedal simultaneously keeping |
| The inseam must be measured keeping the seating | | | | the pedal in the same level. In most mountain bikes |
| of the bike in mind therefore the inseam of your | | | | this position can be achieved by slightly adjusting the |
| trouser may not be the correct measurement. To | | | | seat forward and backward. |
| accurately get the sizing of your mountain bike, you | | | | There are shops specializing in mountain bikes and can |
| can do the following - supporting yourself against a | | | | provide information and assistance in assessing the |
| wall, place a ruler or a hard object like a stick | | | | right mountain bike sizing. The efforts put in to select |
| between your legs while keeping your feet apart at | | | | the right mountain bike sizing may prove to be time |
| around 6 to 8 inches. Raise the object until it fits into | | | | consuming and demanding but the result will be a |
| the crotch just like a seat would and mark this | | | | mountain bike which feels like a part of your body |
| distance on the wall with someone's help. Your | | | | and gives extremely effortless and smooth riding |
| mountain bike inseam should be equal to the measure | | | | even in uncomfortable and rough terrains. Thus as |
| between the floor and the wall marking. | | | | already pointed out, selecting your mountain bike |
| Another factor is the judgment of the frame size. | | | | based on the right sizing is the most important |
| You could take the measurement from center to the | | | | criteria and any other advice about body type etc. |
| top or from center to center. This can be a bit | | | | should be treated as secondary. |