A 26 inch bike is for people that are the size of between 4 foot 10 inches tall to 5 foot 5 inches tall.
26 inch bikes are also a great size of bike for younger bicycle riders or for those people that are not as confident on the trails.
The smaller wheels on a 26 inch bicycle also make it easier for you to maneuver over difficult terrain.
26 inch bikes are also a good choice for shorter women who often find adult sized bicycle frames too large.
A 26 inch bicycle is designed for adults and teens although it can be a good for some smaller adults as well.
Other pluses of a 26 inch bicycle are lighter weight and lower standover height.
A child of 10 years old should also be able to fit on a 26 inch bicycle comfortably.
26 inch wheels are also used on adult bicycles and have been for years.
However many modern mountain bicycles have switched to using 27.5 inch wheels and 29 inch wheels.