I am interested in a 2006 Marin Palisades Trail Disc Bike. I cannot decide on the 13" or the 15" frame. The standover height on the 15" frame is 30.5" which is too tall for me. However, since the top tube on this bike is sloped, I'm not sure if this size is too big or too small. I am 5'6" and my inseam is about 30". Does anyone have any advice? Serious answers only please.
If you are 5"6" I suspect that the 15 inch would be fine. have you actually stood over these two bikes? On a mountain bike, you definitely do not want the top tube to interfere with you when you dismount. You certainly want over an inch there. Don't worry about the slope. The standover height is the standover height. But I can't stress enough how important it is to test these for you. Not only for height - but for reach.
For context, I am 5'8" and I ride either a 16.5 or 18" depending on the brand. I can't imagine that you would be a 13". |
