I once rode a Hoffman SD4 with a 19.5 top tube; I was about 6' 1" at the time and it wasn't pretty or comfortable! However, it made flatland tricks easier. Anyone over 6', I'd recommend a 21" top tube given how they're easily available and newer geometry forks have shortened up your wheelbase but I'm sure you can get away with 20.75"/20.8" like I do. I'm currently riding a 20.75" WTP Battleship and 20.8" Colony Premise and while I don't feel squished or hit my knees, I feel like stepping up to a 21" would be benefitting. Got my eyes on a Kriss Kyle BSD Freedom frame kit in 21.1".
Hey i'm 5 ft 7 and ride 21 inch, do you think it's bad? Cause i think i'm feeling better on 21 rather on 20.5, i only can do 180 or 360 if there's banks or fly out. Would smaller frame help me with that? I feel a lot more control with 21 frame. I used to using dirt jump mtb bike does it effect why i feel comfortable with 21 inch frame?
5'5" and I'm riding a 20.3" for street and park and I like it a lot. I have a 20.75" with trail geometry and I hate it for street but it's not bad for trails.
@emanthegman9511 my 20.3 does feel pretty cramped. My 20.75 probably would be a better fit if I ran a smaller than 55mm reach stem and maybe even a tighter front offset than 32mm. It also has a pretty big chain stay length but all those feel pretty good on the trails but is horrible for park or street at my size.
I'm 5'7 I have a 20.0 but it still feels weird to me I'm wanting to get a 19.5 or 19.75 sense my most fav bike in the world a 2005 redline romp I did everything on that bike was a 19.75
hey Doug if you don't mind me asking what do you recommend cassette or freecoaster and depending on which one what is the best $500-$650 dollar bike i have had a hard time looking for the bike thats right for me i have been looking at the 2022 switch but i just want to make sure im getting what im paying for and nothing better for cheep or the same price i love your vids they help alot have a good day
Free coaster or cassette is all about how you like to ride and what you enjoy more. For which bike is best for you? Doug has a form that you fill out with your hight, riding style, and budget. He receives your answers and suggests three good bike choices for you. You can find it on his website or in the TH-cam description for his bike review videos. Hope that helped!
I am 5’11” or 6’0”. Should I go with a 21 or a 20.75? I am broke and a vey new rider so I can’t afford to buy the wrong bike. Would bigger be better? I bought a snowboard a while back and I got the bigger option and I feel like I should have gone with the smaller one. I don’t want a repeat of that so some advice would be great. Looking to do street and park possibly venturing into dirt once I’m confident enough.
Im 5'7", bought a 21", thats what i could find on stock only... but i feel like its too big. I did not think that a half inch would matter that much. I hope i can sell it and switch. Im looking at the total k4 killabee. Im thinking about getting the 20.4 one. Or should i go for the 20.7? Any tips would be appreciated
If you feel like you are still going to grow some more, I'd go with the 20.75", otherwise stick to the 20.4 if you like the responsiveness and aren't feeling cramped.
So I’ve been practising my bunny hops to get higher for like a year and can’t seem to get my rear tyre higher than my back wheel height....could you shed some areas I need to focus on?
u gotta practice levelling the bike out in the air with a mix of tucking the bike so high into your knees so the seat hits your butt and kinda like pushing the bike forward with you arms if that makes sense
I made a huge online course with tons of different how to videos and more. The course isn’t free but the bunnyhop section is! Check it out learn.schoolofbikes.com/courses/bike-school/lectures/30016487
Practice bunnyhopping objects rather than just air. Also, maybe try to increase your strength? Do some push-ups each morning and increase the amount you do each week. Bunnyhopping is mainly technique but extra strength will also help you. I tell all the local kids to do push-ups and over a series of months, they agreed it helps with a variety of their riding. Though, they all complained about having sore arms for the first 3 weeks, lol. Remember, with BMX, you get out what you put in!
I'm 5'9 and bought a 20.7, I love it (for anyone my size into long wheelies n swerves)
Hard to comprehend how .25 of an inch (or less!) can make such a difference
Try 2 of them out and see for yourself it’s a big difference
I once rode a Hoffman SD4 with a 19.5 top tube; I was about 6' 1" at the time and it wasn't pretty or comfortable! However, it made flatland tricks easier. Anyone over 6', I'd recommend a 21" top tube given how they're easily available and newer geometry forks have shortened up your wheelbase but I'm sure you can get away with 20.75"/20.8" like I do. I'm currently riding a 20.75" WTP Battleship and 20.8" Colony Premise and while I don't feel squished or hit my knees, I feel like stepping up to a 21" would be benefitting. Got my eyes on a Kriss Kyle BSD Freedom frame kit in 21.1".
Hey i'm 5 ft 7 and ride 21 inch, do you think it's bad? Cause i think i'm feeling better on 21 rather on 20.5, i only can do 180 or 360 if there's banks or fly out. Would smaller frame help me with that? I feel a lot more control with 21 frame. I used to using dirt jump mtb bike does it effect why i feel comfortable with 21 inch frame?
5foot 8 ride a 21.25 tt for dirt, bowls and pump tracks
Man I really want the kink switch but I’m 5 foot 1 and growing I’ve looked at everything else I jus realy want to get it what do you think?
5'5" and I'm riding a 20.3" for street and park and I like it a lot. I have a 20.75" with trail geometry and I hate it for street but it's not bad for trails.
Same height and I ride a 20.5 but I feel super cramped for some reason, I'm thinking of switching to 20.75 just try it out
@emanthegman9511 my 20.3 does feel pretty cramped. My 20.75 probably would be a better fit if I ran a smaller than 55mm reach stem and maybe even a tighter front offset than 32mm. It also has a pretty big chain stay length but all those feel pretty good on the trails but is horrible for park or street at my size.
@emanthegman9511 my 20.3 has a 48mm reach stem which I love and 24mm front wheel offset which is really nice feeling even on the trails.
I'm 171cm tall what size would be best for me ?20.75?
Thanks Dougsterbob!
I'm 5'7 I have a 20.0 but it still feels weird to me I'm wanting to get a 19.5 or 19.75 sense my most fav bike in the world a 2005 redline romp I did everything on that bike was a 19.75
I’m 5,8 and getting a Sunday 24 inch wheels 22 inch top tube you thinks it’s gonna be to big
hey Doug if you don't mind me asking what do you recommend cassette or freecoaster and depending on which one what is the best $500-$650 dollar bike i have had a hard time looking for the bike thats right for me i have been looking at the 2022 switch but i just want to make sure im getting what im paying for and nothing better for cheep or the same price i love your vids they help alot have a good day
Free coaster or cassette is all about how you like to ride and what you enjoy more. For which bike is best for you? Doug has a form that you fill out with your hight, riding style, and budget. He receives your answers and suggests three good bike choices for you. You can find it on his website or in the TH-cam description for his bike review videos. Hope that helped!
what about someone is 5'-11" and 195 pounds? I'm conflicted. I want a bike I can do some basic flatland tricks on, some jumps, and local rides.
Hey i'm 5,6 (170cm - 171cm) what TT is the best for me ??? I really need help
I am 5’11” or 6’0”. Should I go with a 21 or a 20.75? I am broke and a vey new rider so I can’t afford to buy the wrong bike. Would bigger be better? I bought a snowboard a while back and I got the bigger option and I feel like I should have gone with the smaller one. I don’t want a repeat of that so some advice would be great. Looking to do street and park possibly venturing into dirt once I’m confident enough.
I’d go with the 2.75 for sure man
at 5'5 is 20.75 TT too big for me?
I’m 5’11 and anything smaller than a 21” top tube feels awkward.
Im 5'7", bought a 21", thats what i could find on stock only... but i feel like its too big. I did not think that a half inch would matter that much. I hope i can sell it and switch. Im looking at the total k4 killabee. Im thinking about getting the 20.4 one. Or should i go for the 20.7? Any tips would be appreciated
both will work for your height just the 20.4 will be more responsive and the 20.7 will be more stabke
If you feel like you are still going to grow some more, I'd go with the 20.75", otherwise stick to the 20.4 if you like the responsiveness and aren't feeling cramped.
So I’ve been practising my bunny hops to get higher for like a year and can’t seem to get my rear tyre higher than my back wheel height....could you shed some areas I need to focus on?
u gotta practice levelling the bike out in the air with a mix of tucking the bike so high into your knees so the seat hits your butt and kinda like pushing the bike forward with you arms if that makes sense
@@ariantafti4341 Thankyou,i had the legs right but the lean makes total sense. Finding that center point
I made a huge online course with tons of different how to videos and more. The course isn’t free but the bunnyhop section is! Check it out learn.schoolofbikes.com/courses/bike-school/lectures/30016487
Practice bunnyhopping objects rather than just air. Also, maybe try to increase your strength? Do some push-ups each morning and increase the amount you do each week. Bunnyhopping is mainly technique but extra strength will also help you. I tell all the local kids to do push-ups and over a series of months, they agreed it helps with a variety of their riding. Though, they all complained about having sore arms for the first 3 weeks, lol. Remember, with BMX, you get out what you put in!
@@kirkwickham3336 thanks for the tips...I hit the gym 4 times a week and now put in box jumps into my routine. I guess more practise overall cheers
But can I see your frame size ?😍😍🙈
is it ok if im 5"11?
Great video! I’m 5’3 - 5’5 and I’m thinking about getting a 20.75 bike, you thing it’s ok?
Im 5'6 now and I ride 20.75 toptube frame.I put 9 rise bar on it to make pulling the bar easier
Is there a difference bettwen 20.5 and 20.4tt
Yeah a tenth of an inch
Is a 20.75 top tube 20 inch wheel good for me I’m 5”4
no it will feel too long
@@ariantafti4341 will it make doing tricks harder
@@hibye7436 yea
Can I ride a 20,5 I am 160cm
How about a guy who is 5'9? Average height. 20.5-21 need thoughts and opinions
Right now am riding 20.75 figuring it is a perfect medium between control and responsiveness but I don't know and my back end is about 13.
13 is really good its a balence between everything and good for beginners and even pros
20.75", or 21" if you feel like you're still growing.
@@kirkwickham3336 I'm just 5'6...now I'm ordered kink switch 2022 that just only have 20.75" TT... That I'm wrong to choose this bike?
@@adyzanahmad8565 That will be perfect for you! I'm sure you'll love it!
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