hi orange lads…
which size for me do you think.
5ft8. sort of average build.
16in or 18.
cheers guys.

16in….definately

nice one cheesy..

yep I would say a 16" I'm 6ft 1" and I rode the 18" which may be to big for you given your size

Definitely 16. 18 would be way too big.

I'm 5'8' and ride a 16" with a 70mm stem. Its a perfect size.

16" – I'm 5'8" and 16" frame is just right.

Meh, I'm 5'8" and ride an 18" – I do ride with a 60mm stem and inline post though but I prefer the length to be in the top tube… Standover is really good on the Five, would be worth trying an 18" to be sure.

70mm stem doesn't do the bike justice – go 60mm, or better still 50mm. Still reckon 18 is massive for that height.

I was running 40mm at first but I like to climb too 🙂

what stems on as standard on the 5 mines an 06 model , think I may go for a shorter stem , btw mines an 18"

what stems on as standard on the 5 mines an 06 model , think I may go for a shorter stem , btw mines an 18"

I think they're shipping with 70mm since about '08

I'd say 16" too. I'm 5'10 and ride an 18" with inline post and 50mm stem and i'd say 18 is just about right for me but think it would be a touch too big for you but i wouldn't consider going either way without a test ride – it's not as if your going to struggle to find one now is it!!!

lol you guys are lucky you can choose which size frame…. i had to have a midget size frame 14 inch (small)….. 😉

same as stevede here. I am 5'10" riding an 18' with 50mm stem and inline post. Feels spot on for me, so 16' should be a good choice for you.

Im 5'8 and I have the 18 medium with a 60mm zero rise sunline stem
and a Gravity classic seatpost.

A friend is 5'6 and has the 16 inch theres not ment to be much
between the two sizes but best to take them on a demo over a
couple of days on what terrain you like riding on and go from there.