How should my mountain bike fit?
How should my mountain bike fit? The difference between your inseam and the standover height should fall within the target ranges. (For example, if you have a 30” inseam, you'll want a mountain bike with about a 28” standover height.) How do you know if a mountain bike is too big? If your back, shoulders, or wrists ache after a ride, that could be a sign that your bicycle frame is too big. But don't head straight for a smaller frame—especially if you don't have those symptoms. A larger frame works better for some riding styles. A bigger frame allows...