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CT-hoodwink
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 Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 12:23 pm Post subject: Bike sizing |
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| Hey guys. I need to precondition my post and let you know up front that I am a GT fanboy. Right now I am riding a 1996 18" GT Outpost, and I am about to upgrade to a 2010 GT Avalanche. I am having trouble deciding on what size I want to get. I love riding the trails in Memorial Park and Terry Hersey (XC riding), but I also like doing urban type stuff (wheelies, bunny hops and jumps). I am 5'9" and I am considering these three options: a medium (18") with a short stem, a small (16") with a regular stem or a small with a short stem. I want the bike to be as nimble and light as possible, but how small is too small from a freeride/XC standpoint? I wanted to get the local opinion, since you guys know first hand what trails I see weekly. Thanks! |
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WaveDude
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| Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 3:14 pm Post subject: |
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| Using seat-tube measurment for picking a bike is outdated. Get the bike that has a comfortable top-tube length and lets you run a short stem. There are not any hardcore freeride trails around here that require you to get a shorter than normal top-tube--you're gonna be pedaling it ALOT, not bombing down a DH trail and the Avalanche is not a Freeride/DH/Jump bike either. If I was in CA or CO or some place with big mountain trails I might consider getting a shorter bike--maybe. |
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CT-hoodwink
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| Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 9:21 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks for the response WaveDude. I actually just put the seat-tube measurements for reference, but yes I am actually more worried about my top tube length. I'm afraid if I run a 40mm-50mm stem with riser bars on a small frame (21.5" top tube) then my cockpit will be too small. I guess when I was referring to freeride, I meant "urban freeride". I just want to be able to bunny hop with more ease, and wheelie for longer distances. I know having a shorter stem and risers help with being able to pick up the front wheel, but in your opinion does top tube length and wheelbase play a factor too? |
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philipandrews1
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is there a scale for men or women to know which sizes of bike frames are fit for them?
can any body point me to the right direction? thanks.
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Veljko
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