Mountain Bike Height Calculator. You can have two bikes with the same frame size but differing stand-over height. There are three primary styles of mountain bikes: no suspension, front-suspension and full suspension.
Mountain biking is not the same as road cycling, the position is more dynamic and as such, there is no 'recommended' ideal bar height. Mountain bike sizing can be affected by suspension and your tire choices. The seat height is measured from the top of the seat to the bottom bracket.
Bike Frame Standover Height First, make sure you can straddle your bike with your feet flat on the floor.
When you ride a bike that fits, you get more comfort and better control.
This calculator will recommend a mountain bike size based on your measurements. If it´s too low, you won't have enough power in your feet. There are three primary styles of mountain bikes: no suspension, front-suspension and full suspension.