Genevieve
I'm looking for a bike on craigslist to ride around town and maybe a few easy trails around here (nothing too crazy)...except I know nothing about how a bike should "fit". The one I'm looking at is a 24" mountain bike. I'm 5'8" with a 31-32" inseam. Will this be big enough?
Thanks!
A child's bike? Hmm, well darn it, he said it was his wife's (who never used it).
Answer
Too Small. 24" wheels are for teens and shorter adults 5' and shorter...
Bikes with 26" wheels are sized by the frame size XS,S,M,L,XL or by the seat tube length in- inches 13, 14,15,20 etc, road bikes are usually metric in- cm 52,54,56,etc; bike manufacturers usually use one sizing system. I would guess you are a S-M frame...
Go to a local bike shop and talk to the sales guy, even if you aren't going to get a bike from them they will help you with size, type, fit, etc. Buy some shorts, gloves, jersey or helmet and they should be happy with helping you.
Set your budget and then check out reviews of different models on mtbr.com, usually at the lower price range $500 and lower your frames will be about the same quality and you will be comparing the components of the bike, some bikes have better shifters, brakes, fork, etc for the $. So look for the best overall deal on a bike.
Too Small. 24" wheels are for teens and shorter adults 5' and shorter...
Bikes with 26" wheels are sized by the frame size XS,S,M,L,XL or by the seat tube length in- inches 13, 14,15,20 etc, road bikes are usually metric in- cm 52,54,56,etc; bike manufacturers usually use one sizing system. I would guess you are a S-M frame...
Go to a local bike shop and talk to the sales guy, even if you aren't going to get a bike from them they will help you with size, type, fit, etc. Buy some shorts, gloves, jersey or helmet and they should be happy with helping you.
Set your budget and then check out reviews of different models on mtbr.com, usually at the lower price range $500 and lower your frames will be about the same quality and you will be comparing the components of the bike, some bikes have better shifters, brakes, fork, etc for the $. So look for the best overall deal on a bike.
what do you think of the Giant OCR 2 road bike?
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colorM: Brushed / Blue
sizeM: XS, S, M, L, XL
frameALUXX butted aluminum, Compact Road Design
forkformulaOne Composite w/aluminum steerer
handlebar6061 AL anotomic bend, 31.8mm
stem3D Forged Aluminum
seatpostFSA Composite
saddleSelle Royal Viper
pedalsShimano PD M505, clipless
shiftersShimano Tiagra (8-2-07 update)
front derailleurShimano Sora
rear derailleurShimano Sora (8-2-07 update)
brakesTektro R730, long reach
brake leversShimano Tiagra
cassetteSRAM PG950 11-28 9-speed
chainShimano HG53
cranksFSA Vero Triple, 30/39/50
bbBB 7420
rimsXero XSR-4
hubsXero XSR-4
spokesXero XSR-4
tiresKenda Kontender, 700x26
Answer
I bought a Giant OCR2 last year (in may) and put about 3000 miles on it. I just replaced it with the Giant TCR Advanced.
The OCR2 would have been a great bike for me if I didn't ride as much. The components (and price) are more in line with a weekend rider that does a few training rides before a longer day /weekend ride. my local mechanic (after about the 5th time i was in getting work done) advised that for the amount of riding I do, a bike with higher end components would last a lot longer (and be a lot more comfortable).
We just bought a bike for my gf and given she rides about as much as me, we didn't look at anything cheaper than $1800 or so. Moving into a better frame (for comfort) and better components (105/ultegra) will make it last considerably longer.
All in all, the OCR2 was a great starter bike, but if you're really serious about riding (100+ miles/week) I would recommend upgrading into Giant's Alliance series (carbon/aluminum frame) with 105 and/or Ultegra components.
I bought a Giant OCR2 last year (in may) and put about 3000 miles on it. I just replaced it with the Giant TCR Advanced.
The OCR2 would have been a great bike for me if I didn't ride as much. The components (and price) are more in line with a weekend rider that does a few training rides before a longer day /weekend ride. my local mechanic (after about the 5th time i was in getting work done) advised that for the amount of riding I do, a bike with higher end components would last a lot longer (and be a lot more comfortable).
We just bought a bike for my gf and given she rides about as much as me, we didn't look at anything cheaper than $1800 or so. Moving into a better frame (for comfort) and better components (105/ultegra) will make it last considerably longer.
All in all, the OCR2 was a great starter bike, but if you're really serious about riding (100+ miles/week) I would recommend upgrading into Giant's Alliance series (carbon/aluminum frame) with 105 and/or Ultegra components.
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