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Big Knobby
What size hybrid bike do I need?
I bought a mountain bike from a "high-quality" bike store. I realized that a mountain bike, with its wide knobby tires, didn't really suit me. I needed something that would be better on the road, since I only ride in the city. So, I returned the mountain bike and they gave me a Gary Fisher hybrid.
I like it a lot,but I don't know if this is the wrong size for me. The bike is a 20 inch. I am 6'2"...almost 6'3". I stood on the bike and the salesman told me I need 2-3 inches of clearance from the bar to my crotch. The next size up was 22.5 inches. There was only 1 inch clearance.
When I'm riding my bike I feel "scrunched" up. Do I need the 22.5 inch bike? The salesman told me the 22.5 inch was too big for me. Is he right? If I got the 22.5 inch, would it be longer in the body, and not just the height?
What should I do?
A mountain bike should have a stand over height of about 2 inches but a hybrid that is going to be used on the road should have a stand over of about an inch.
Also check that your saddle height is correct. When you sit on you saddle you should be right up on your tip toes. but if this brings your seat post passed the recommended height then you have the wrong sized bike.
Judging by your height 6"2" you should (in theory) require the 22.5. But you may also require a completely different bike.
And yes the 22.5 would be longer and probably have a longer stem too.
Fact is, if it doesn't feel right then it probably isn't.
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Burning the CR500R rear knobby East of Big Bear City, CA
how do i know if the tires are semi slick or knobby?
i know knobby have bigger knob.
but some knobby tires like maxxis ignitor have small one too.
so how do i know which one is semi slick or knobby?
It might help to think of tires in more categories: slick, semi-slick, low-knob, and regular knobby (and maybe even full-on monster knobby).
Slick tires are.....slick. They'll be smooth like a road bike tire, perhaps with a little grooving or texture, but not real knobs.
Semi-slicks are usually made with some aggressive cornering knobs, but with a center section that's slick or nearly so. There are also some aggressively-styled tires that give more of a slick overall profile, but could actually be called semi-slicks.
Low-knob tires are relatively new (or at least newly popular), and they have smaller and/or shorter knobs to give some traction like a normal tire but still provide fast-rolling properties and a lighter weight. They tend to be the least durable in tread life, though.
You know the rest.
I played with some 2.0" slicks on the trail for awhile last year.....in snow, sand, mud, hardpack, and normal dirt. They were IRC Metro II Duro's.....and it was really impressive. They are wide for a slick tire (hard to find), and actually did very well with traction. They rolled almost silent (which was neat!) and with no extra effort. On a hardtail, they were just zippy. I'm comfortable with sandy cornering, so I did ok, but yes, they let loose and washed out much sooner than a knobby tire (but not as bad as you'd think). If the trail was wet or slick with muddy spots, they'd also slip.....but again, not as bad as you'd think they would. They were nearly flawless on steep uphills unless I hit a smooth/wet root (this surprised me). It sure made me re-think tire choices.
There are definitely times and places that big knobs are what you want to ride, but I just mentioned my slicks-experience to you as food for thought. I think low-knob is the way to go for most conditions, but remember that most frequent riders/racers have at least 2 sets of different tires. Hope this helps you out....! 
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