[aaronrocker]

i was wanting to get into the 20" scene but am clueless on frame selection. what geo is most common or going to feel like a small riot. i love my riot and want something that feels like a compact one. dunno if thats possible but let me know if you have any advice on 20" frame geo

thanks guys

 

[v-digit]

a 20" will feel completely different. i dont think there is a 20" in the world that is as slack as a riot. you'll definitely will have to readjust.

 

[jonKranked]

a 20" will feel completely different. i dont think there is a 20" in the world that is as slack as a riot. you'll definitely will have to readjust.

Yup. If possible, ride a few friends bikes before picking one out. Make sure you get the right size (based on TT) as well. Coming from a larger sized bike, its better to err on the long side. I'm 6'1", my Kink is a 20.5" TT, but I need at least a 21" or 21.5" TT. Been trying to find some people w/ those size frames to try so I can figure out which one.

 

[jerseydirt]

I am in the exact same market as you, i have a riot and I was looking at a mutiny loosefer.

 

[aaronrocker]

alright. ill try to ride a few and see whats up. but ill do my best and begin the readjusting prosses.

 

[sittingduck]

What do you want it for? 20" geo doesn't vary all that much, but there are a couple of things that you can look out for...
TT length is fairly critical, I would not go less than 21".
Chainstay length. Short for lots of spin tricks, street/park style riding. Longer for trails. (Less loopy, more stable.)
Head angle. Steep (75) for street/park more slack for stability on trails (74). Head angles on bmx don't vary much beyond that one degree range.

 

[aaronrocker]

sittingduck you rock. that helps a sh*t ton. ive been looking and not seeing much difference but that clears it up. thanks again

 

[aaronrocker]

what is the "i would not go less than 21"" based on. because i ride mtb or are you assuming im tall. im 5'8", if that changes anything

 

[sittingduck]

I'm 6', so anything less than 21 feels really short to me.
Also, coming from an mtb, anything less than 21 will feel a bit cramped. You probably wouldn't need anything bigger than 21, but I would still recommend that size to you. It'll give you a slightly longer wheelbase, and be a little more forgiving.

 

[aaronrocker]

word up bro. thanks for the info

 

[aaronrocker]

im thinking fbm howler 21"tt, for street mainly but also some park. keep the riot on the dirt

 

[Patan-DH]

I'm 5'8" like you, and few days ago i rode 2 diff bmx bikes:
A volume 20,5" and a Fit S3 in 21"
The 20'5 felt very cramped and twichy and too short for manuals and hoops
With the 21" S3 i felt like in my own bike after a couple of minutes so i would get a 21" and maybe after riding for a couple of months and get really in use with BMX riding, then try moving to a 20,75"

 

[aaronrocker]

sounds like a good stratagy, thanks