Trying to figure out which mountain bike is right for you? Here’s how to approach the question:
Choose the bike that suits you according to the size of the bike
| Height | Size of Tire | Size of Seat Tube |
| 145-168CM | 26″ | 15″ |
| 168-178CM | 26″ | 17″ |
| 178-185CM | 26″ | 19″ |
| 150-168CM | 27.5″ | 15″ |
| 155-170CM | 27.5″ | 16″ |
| 168-178CM | 27.5″ | 17″ |
| 170-185CM | 27.5″ | 18″ |
| 178-190CM | 27.5″ | 19″ |
Bike style: Different riding styles require different bike styles, so your first consideration is where and how you plan to ride.
Key features: The biggies are suspension, wheel size, frame materials, gearing, and brakes.
Fit: Last, but not least, be sure your bike fits you well. This is best done in person at a bike shop like Loicycle.
This is arguably the most common mountain biking style because the category isn’t grounded in any specific type of racing. If you’re interested in meeting up with friends at the local trailhead and riding a mixture of climbs and descents, then this is the style for you. Bikes in this category place equal emphasis on fun, efficiency, and sensible overall weight.
Typical specs: 120–140mm of suspension travel; 67–69° head-tube angle.
(Suspension travel is the amount of movement offered by the bike’s front and rear suspension. Head-tube angle is the angle that the head tube forms with the ground. A steeper head-tube angle generally indicates that a bike will turn faster and climb better. A slacker (lower) angle generally indicates that a bike will provide better stability at high speeds but won’t climb as well.)
This style of riding typically implies riding fast, with an emphasis on climbing prowess. Distances vary from just a few miles to 25-plus, and bikes tend to focus on efficiency and low weight. These bikes can be great if you’re considering getting competitive or would like a racier ride for your local trails.
Typical specs: 80–100mm of suspension travel; 70–71° head-tube angle.
Full Suspension Mountain Bike
Think of all-mountain riding as trail riding on steroids, with bigger leg-burning climbs, longer, scarier descents, and more technical features—both man-made and natural. Bikes for all-mountain riding are designed to perform well on steep descents while also being light and nimble enough to pedal uphill.
Typical specs:140–170mm of suspension travel; 65–68° head-tube angle.
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