Any real world experience of small framed 29ers from not so tall folks? At 5’7″ I seem to size up at the tall end of small and bottom end of medium for most frames I have looked at.

I’m only a fraction taller than you and only ride 29ers, Fat bikes and a 29er+ (Fatbikes are 29ers OD)
Test ride a few, look for a medium or small and you’ll be fine

I ride
Small frame for fun, med for xc, large frame for touring

5’7″ here and won’t be buying another 26er. Like you, a small or medium frame fits well, usually depending on ETT.

5′ 4″ here and won’t be buying a 29er barge….650b or 26er 😀

Similar hight and only ride 29er now bar the FS which when replaced will be 29er also. Size wise I prefer small frame. Test ride a few and see what fits you best…

Forget the letters, and numbers and get on the thing.

I’m 5’8′ and ride medium Niner air9 but small Turner Czar both running same seatpin and 50mm stem.
Like it says above you have to try ’em

I am 5′ 8″ but with ickle legs 30″ at best. Just bought a Trek Superfly 6, only 2 rides in, but loving it so far. Flies along, free wheels like a road bike, handling will take a little more getting used to. The only downside is I have forgotten the sound little stones make hitting aluminium, bit off putting. Surprised how compliant it feels, my other HT is carbon scott scale.

I looked briefly at Specialized but feared for my testicles.

2 recommendations:

Transition Bandit 29er

Pyga One Ten 29er

Fantastic bikes that you sit “in”

You’re welcome to try out a Pyga on Demo if you want.

5’6″ and have a TallboyC in a Medium and a Krampus in a Small

OK, thanks, it looks like I need to do some test rides 🙂