Measuring Reach on a Mountain Bike: Tips and Techniques for Accurate Analysis
Reach on a mountain bike is measured from the center of the bottom bracket to the center of the head tube in a straight line. It is a measurement of the horizontal distance between the rider’s bottom bracket and the handlebars and is used to determine the size and fit of a bike for a specific rider. A longer reach will result in a more stretched out riding position, while a shorter reach will result in a more upright riding position.