I have a 2010 18inch Alpine 160 that is a smidgen too big for me (I’m 5ft 10) so I’m looking to swap everything over to another frame. I also have a 17.5 Stiffee which I love (fnar) and would essentially like one of those with a shock on the back. The Alpine 160 is perfect for me in that it is burly enough for the Alps and great for long days out in Snowdonia, but I’d like it just a tad smaller for “chuckability”. Any thoughts?

(I’m also open to offers of swaps. Email in profile)

Is a 16″ alpine 160 a stupid suggestion..

😉 No, but I wonder if that might be a little too small? 5ft 10 seems to be a difficult height and given that the 17.5 Stiffee is perfect, I was wondering about other brands/manufacturers.

Is your middle name goldilocks?

Fussy? Maybe… are you still getting on with your 16inches or would a little bit more?

What about a Hustler. Like a Stiffee with a bouncy thing.

A Stiffee with a bouncy thing makes sense; Hustler now on the short list. Any more suggestions?