[Bridertrek]

Hey all! I just bought a used trek 3500 for $125. It has a 13 inch frame. I am 5'6. I am just wondering if this is a huge deal. I plan on riding a decent amount and doing bikepacking in the future. Would you say that this bike is ok? Or should i try and find something else? Thanks!

 

[J_Westy]

Probably too small

From Trek's current website:

 

[eb1888]

Go to a shop and test ride some sizes outside. Go on the grass and into a ditch if possible standing up. You're more likely a 17.5 unless you've got a short torso for your height.

 

[Battery]

For comparison, my daughter is 5' tall and rides a 13.5" Trek Marlin 6 WSD.

 

[mack_turtle]

Why didn't you research appropriate frame sizes before buying?

 

[Bridertrek]

I did. The guy i bought it from said it was an 18 inch frame. I dont know much about bikes so i couldnt tell it wasnt.

 

[atarione]

not sure how you bought this... if possible return bike and get money back.. if not feasible sell bike and then buy a properly sized bike this is going to likely be much too small..

 

[RTownsend]

Is it labeled? I’m just wondering how it actually fits and if you are sure it is a 13”?

I’m planning on buying a 15” this weekend for my 5’2.5” daughter.