I currently own a Small (16.5) Nerve XC that I’m looking to replace with the new AL+. I am 5’8″ and probably at the top end of what would fit the small. I have my seat-post extended to the maximum mark (in-line not layback). I haven’t changed the stem or bars (685mm).
I am very slightly cramped when riding on sedate terrain, but the compact fit is preferable when I hit technical terrain. Given that I’ll be riding more tecnical terrain on the AL+ (or at least the same terrain but a tad faster) I’m thinking to stick with the small size. The AL+ has slightly wider bars I believe, so this might give it a slightly different fit.
Does anyone in the Leeds/W.Yorks area have a medium that they wouldn’t mind me sitting on to test the size?
Ta