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[Closed] Buying a bike - top end of one size or bottom end of the larger size?

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Which would you choose?

i am always on the top side of medium but bottom side of large!


 
Posted : 15/02/2010 2:53 pm
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It probably depends on the bike and intended use. For mtb'ing, I erred on the smaller side with my Soda (medium when in theory I was between medium and large) and it was absolutely the right choice for how I ride ๐Ÿ™‚

btw, did you know there's a tyre named after you? I'd be on them for royalties if I was you... ๐Ÿ˜‰


 
Posted : 15/02/2010 2:56 pm
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I'd got for top side, not bottom. I prefer a smaller frame, it's a personal thing though.


 
Posted : 15/02/2010 2:57 pm
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If it's a Giant (from yr other thread), people say they come up a bit bigger than most brands.

I have a medium Trance which fits pretty good and I'm 5ft 8 and a half, 31in inside leg - if that helps.


 
Posted : 15/02/2010 3:07 pm
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using longer stems/layback seatpost will make a smaller frame feel a bit bigger , a larger frame will always feel large! Go medium.


 
Posted : 15/02/2010 3:22 pm
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Again depends what you want the bike for, I have two MTB's, an all mountain 140mm trail bike for general riding and a XC race hardtail for marathons etc. I am always slap between a small and a medium. I went for the small on the Trail bike for chuckability and fun and the medium on the XC bike for a racy and more powerful position on the bike and for long distance comfort, Both bikes technically fit me very well, I am glad I chose the way did, It seems to be about right.


 
Posted : 15/02/2010 4:20 pm
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Rob

Are you in training for "Conversationalist of the Year 2010"?


 
Posted : 15/02/2010 4:28 pm