>>1140723For strict, structured road cycling, this applies, but people still get bikes that are too big, and since you can stay in the same position for hours on end, its pretty important to be on the right size. The chart is much more loose for MTB, if you want a lighter, more agile bike, go smaller frame. Stem lengths, stem angles, saddle forward and rear adjustments, allow for huge tolerances.. Im 6'1" and can comfortably ride a SMALL/ 15" MTB, and some charts say I should ride XL/ 20-21" frame and those completely suck, they is no benefit other than it riding extremely stable, which is good for really rough terrain, and playing around without hands on the bars.
I have a Large frame/ 19" but Diamondbacks medium is pretty close to my KHS. At least, My friends Trek Medium is noticeably smaller compared to the DB Medium.
