I am buying a mountain bike for a suprise for a birthday. What size frame shall I buy for someone 6ft 3"?

Question

I am buying a mountain bike for a suprise for a birthday. What size frame shall I buy for someone 6ft 3"?

Answer 1

The biggest you can find!

Answer 2

i myself am 6'3" and i ride a 26" mountain bike every day and I love it, do the same for your friend and they will love it!

Answer 3

That would be a 19inc frame

Answer 4

I am 6'1" and my large framed (21") GT is barely big enough.  I had to resort to an extra long seat post and high rise stem and bars.   Still not really tall enough considering I ride a 25" (62 cm) road bike.  

The problem area of most bikes produced today is the lack of handlebar height.  I believe most riders would be better served with the bars as high at the saddle.  Which is just about impossible with the advent of the threadless style headsets.  Bicycle makers need to increase the length of the head tube by about two to three inches.  My custom framed tandem has a 9-1/2" long head tube.

For a rider of 6'3" tall you will need to look for an XL frame of at least 23 inches.  Even then the handlebars may be too low.

Good Luck

Answer 5

It could be around a 19 or 20". Why not ask the shop if you could return it for a different size if needed?

Answer 6

I know you want to actually purchase it but why not get a gift certificate for the bike shop stating that it is for a particular bike. Let him pick out the one he likes. I know I would want to pick out my own bike.

Answer 7

the largest size available.  codger

Answer 8

Shops may not have that size in stock, but you'll want to get a 21"-22" if possible (or it may be sold as XL/XXL, depending on the brand).  

If he's going to be riding seriously on trails, be sure not to let someone sell you a 20" or smaller frame....he'll need a larger one that fits him properly for best performance and comfort.  

Cool gift!    :o)