npwoodley Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 (edited) Used to ride 20" when I was 16...5 years have passed and I want to get back into things but fear I'm going to hunched over. I have to buy a new rear wheel before I can know for sure but I'd rather not have to have the expense if I'm just going to end up getting a 26" anyway- anyone been in a similar situation/can help me out? Cheers! Edited November 8, 2014 by npwoodley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 i ride 20" and im 36 I'm not hunched over, height 5'9 ish i also have a 26" but don't ride that 1 much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HippY Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Watch Tartys videos about the wheelsizes, it really helps a lot! it really depends on your likings. For me (180cm) the mod (20"/19") was small but fun 24" and 26" feels good to me but I had a friend ho was around 5 feet and rode a 26" because it was better for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Yeah mods aren't just for kids at all, and you're only 21 so it's not like you're an old man either! Just a case of finding something with the geometry and setup to suit your height/build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnthebiker Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 As isitafox says, it's about finding something with the right geometry. Find something you like, who cares what size it is. I'm only 5'6" and most people say I'm crazy for it, but I prefer larger bikes and ride an Echo Pure 26, and love it more than anything 20" I've ridden. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex@Flawless Bikes Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 As most people have said above height isn't really an issue with wether you should ride 20",24" or 26". With the right bar and stem combo a 20" can feel much roomier than you thought it could. So it's really down to what type of riding style you have and what your comfortable with. I would say stick with the 20". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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