What is Reach on a Mountain Bike and Why is it Important for Your Riding?
Reach on a mountain bike is the horizontal distance between the center of the bottom bracket and the center of the top of the head tube. It is a measurement that determines the length of a bike’s cockpit and how far the rider is stretched out while riding. A longer reach results in a more stretched out, aggressive riding position, while a shorter reach provides a more upright, comfortable position.