The durable steel bike has 15 speeds to handle hills with ease. Steel linear pull brakes deliver control, plus the lightweight, machined alloy rims are grooved to improve friction when braking. The padded saddle seat is designed for comfort and features an alloy quick-release seat binder to make it simple to adjust the height. A 19” bike frame is typically rated as a large frame, appropriate for riders between 5’10 and 6’2”. Depending on the manufacturer and specific model, large bikes can have frames that measure 19”, 19.5”, or 20”. Stack gives riders a clue on how high up the handlebars will be relative to the pedals.
In 1999, Huffy closed its last two U.S. bicycle-making plants and moved production to Asia and Mexico because of price competition from Chinese manufacturers. This extended set up is best for riders with relatively long torsos or who are flexible enough to handle the longer reach. Going a size up means a longer bike with more space between the pedals and handlebars and bigger range of motion when standing up on the pedals. By 1953, a Huffy logo was created and Huffman switched all its bicycles to the Huffy brand. A few of the most popular models included the Special Roadster, the Racer, the LaFrance, and the Streamliner.
Whenever I shelved the 1987 Free Spirit Pinnacle bike due to constant tire issues, my uncle was kind enough to give me his Huffy Superia. If I can recall correctly, they did a group buy with other family members on a bunch of mountain bikes (the Superia) and they rarely rode theirs. The Huffy 26 in Granite Mountain Bike is ready for your next adventure.
While not as pronounced or as severe as other bikes of this price point I’ve owned in the past, the Superia did suffer from minor gear selection mechanism mayhem. But even though this was an issue from time to time, this wasn’t even the biggest issue of the Superia. Tires were a slight issue due to riding the bike on trails that are littered with debris and sharp objects that may cause frustration when they get lodged into your tire.
If you are on the hunt for a retro bike or are fixing up that bike in the garage, odds are it’s paired with a 26” wheelset. Remember that back in the day almost all mountain bikers regardless of height rode bikes with 26” wheels, so if that’s what works for you, feel free to buck the current trend of larger rims. A 26” mountain bike is the ideal set-up for younger riders huffy mountain bike or shorter adults who are between 4’10” and 5’5”. This smaller size is also great for riders that are not as confident on the trails. The smaller diameter 26” wheels are more agile out on the trails and are easier for shorter riders to maneuver over tricky terrain. Large wheels also have a larger contact patch, meaning more rubber touches the ground to boost traction.
The large diameter wheels can feel a bit unwieldy or bulky for shorter riders or riders who aren’t as confident on the trails. Many brands put 29ers on larger frame sizes and 27.5” wheels on small frames to offer a consistent bike fit. Modern mountain bikes use alpha sizing to categorize frames as XS, S, M, L, or XL.