Thinking of buying one of these, but want to try one out as i think i am inbetween sizes. 5ft 9" have heard the frames come up quite large, so trying to work out if i want a small or large.

Any one in aberdeen willing to meet up for a ride so i could have a quick blast on their 575, i will bring beer to say thank you!!! Or even a small one?

Cheers

Dave

Dave, I rode a medium and I'm 5ft 8ins and yes they do come up big but with a short 70mm stem, in-line post it was fine. I used mine for fast XC stuff but I could have easily rode a small size too. I never had any issues with the medium so if you can't get ride one it would be a safe choice.

Hadge,

thank you very much. I think i will be fine with a med, but i was just wanting to try to make sure.

Cheers

Dave

No probs. It's a pity you weren't local as we've got a medium and a small in the shop at the moment plus loads of other riders bikes you could try. Hope you get sorted and enjoy getting one as they are a very nice frame

Hadge

where are you Hadge?

Sorry for jumping in,he works at BETD,Newcastle-Under-Lyme.He's right about the amount of 575s round here.
I'm 5 10,ride a medium.It is a big bike,but a joy to ride.

Hey Dave, i say your right, do try before you buy!
and don't be swayed by others opinions,
i'm only 5ft7in in my fishnets,
most peeps would put me down for a small one!
but i always/really, prefer/need 19inches,
so persevere with your quest.

Soz, been busy lol. The 575 is big for a medium but it felt very easy to flick round and was loads of fun on the downhill stuff, due to the slack head-angle more than anything. It never felt out of control over rocky stuff for a big bike and when riding over long distances, that cockpit felt so comfortable. If I was buying another I'd still go for the medium as it's easier fit into than a small where I think your choice of stem/seatpost would have a bigger impact on your riding than the frame size itself. Plus no bikes for life and later on a medium size bike would be easier sell than the small – just something to think about.

dave – sam the mechanic at edinburgh bikes has a medium 575 – they are quite long bikes tbh.

He only bought it last week from stuz at my work.

Got an XL in Aberdeen but presume that's no use to you.

There's a demo Medium in The Bike Chain in Edinburgh…..