sizing a bike

[jesleepark]

I just getting into trials and im looking for a frame. Iv noticed its very important to have the right size, wight and so on so i thought i would ask what would be a good size frame for me.

im a 140 pounds and my hight is 5.8

also i wanted to know what was better, to have a bb(55+) or lower


:eek3: o im looking to get a stock bike

[carnagr]

Size is entirely preference, and at your height, you're about in between a short and a long, so it's even more preference based. Same thing goes for high BB's: about half the people on this site hate them, and the other half love 'em. You really have to go out and try as many bikes as you can before you buy, and hopefully you'll have it figured out before you get a bike.

[jesleepark]

thanks for the info it should help. I also heard that if you have a higher bb the bike feals shorter.
unfortunately I live in Ill in the kane county area and i looked all over the forum and on a couple of other web sights and i think thers like only one or maybee two people if im lucky that ride in the area.

[LvSr]

I would go with a short frame like a 1065 or around there.
The reason I say this is because it will probably be easier to learn on.
A lower BB is also easier to learn on, it will help with balance, meaning lower center of gravity.
Also what kind of riding are you doing, street or natural?
Shorter frames are usually better for street and the longer for natural.

[jesleepark]

i plan on starting out on streat because of my location but overall i would like to do natural. THanks guys for your help