Kano
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Registered: 29th Aug 04
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Decided I'm going to get back into xc cycling as I used to be really into it but work and having a driving license meant that I've not had a bike for a few years.
My boss is a Felt dealer so I'm going for a Felt Q920 but my problem is I cant decide what size to go for. I find I'm slightly in the middle of sizes. The choice is either a 17.5 or 19.5. I'm 6ft tall so either is a possibility. Dont want to go buying one I'm not happy with but I cant help thinking either way there will be downsides with both of them.
Any advice welcome..
[Edited on 15-04-2010 by Kano]
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Darryl H
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im 6ft 2 and i got an 18" frame and to be honest i'm kind of too big on it but if i were you i'd go check them both out as you might prefer the smaller frame
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mwg
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Registered: 19th Feb 04
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The obvious question is have you tried sitting on either of them?
I looked at a 19.5 and a 21.5 when I was buying mine and the 21.5 was like piloting a barge. Far too big.
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Kano
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quote:
Originally posted by mwg
The obvious question is have you tried sitting on either of them?
I looked at a 19.5 and a 21.5 when I was buying mine and the 21.5 was like piloting a barge. Far too big.
I dont have the chance to. No stockists around here. My boss is a supplier but he only stocks road bikes and hes getting me this as a favour so I cant ask him to buy 2 in.
I used to use an 18" for my xc race bike and it was perfect so I'm swaying towards the 17.5 but on the other hand I've had a Specialized Rockhopper that wa s a17 and it felt a bit small.
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DaveyLC
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I think its personal preference, I'm 6'2" but I ride an 18" frame.
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mwg
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I'm around 6ft 3 or 4 and I've got a 19.5" frame.
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spikedjack
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what is your inside leg measurement and the toptube length on the 19.5?
im 5ft11inches and ride a 19" steel XC frame with no problems
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C2RL R
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i'm 6ft and ride a 19in Kona. if anything its a little too big for me.
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gavin18787
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Registered: 22nd Feb 05
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6ft and have and have a 17.5
Find it a little small so may change up to 19 in the future
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