What size mountain bike should I get if I am 5' 8"?

Question

I weigh around 170 pounds.

Answer 1

17.5" would be best for you.  i think its going to be perfect for technical rides as well as longer rides.

Answer 2

19 is way too big for someone 5'8".  

Answer 3

Bike size has nothing to do with weight.

I'm 5-8 with a 30.5 inseam. I weight 175 if that matters to you... so we're about identical in size. I ride XC and use a 16.5 Giant hard tail frame. 18 and up would be far too big for you in general. The size does depend on you intended use too - XC, DH, FR or simple street riding. For technical trail riding/racing 16.5 to 17.5 would be the range. I'm not into down hill and big air but believe they use a little larger frame. Many people buy a larger frame for use as a casual ride around the 'hood.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

What is your inseam length?

Your frame size should be about 10" less than your inseam.

Go to the bike store and have them adjust the bike to you.

Answer 6

maybe a 17 or a 19 it would also depend on your weight too.