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Hi,

Off up to On-one today to try the 18 and 20 inch frames as a bit unsure of size to get, logically I think 20inch being 6'2" and 33 inside leg.

Any comments appreciated. Will be running with 140mm forks btw.

Thanks,
Matt.


 
Posted : 14/01/2012 9:06 am
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I'm 5ft 11inc and ride an 18inc feels ok. There is a sizing chart some were on there site.


 
Posted : 14/01/2012 10:20 am
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Bellys,

Thanks. I am top end inside leg for 18 and bottom end for 20 according to their size charts, just wondered what they were like in terms of riders experience.

Regards,
Matt.


 
Posted : 14/01/2012 10:30 am
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I'm 6' 1/2" in bare feet and am happy with my 20" frame even if it looks like a gate - would have preffered the 18" but measuring geometry carefully the 20" was correct.

The seat tube angle is pretty relaxed so an inline post is the norm and you therefore need all the length in the top tube. I'm using an 80mm stem.

There is, however, very little difference between the 16", 18" and 20" when it comes to reach (less than and inch!) so you may well be happy with the 18".


 
Posted : 14/01/2012 10:35 am
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6ft 3 inside leg 34 and on a 20"


 
Posted : 14/01/2012 10:47 am
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Go for a 29er


 
Posted : 14/01/2012 10:54 am
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I'm having probs with the front wheel lifting on very sharp climbs as I can not get my weight right over the front with out feeling cramped. So I'm going to try bar ends if that helps I will change to stem.


 
Posted : 14/01/2012 11:04 am
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I'm 5'8" on a 18". From memory there's not much difference in the top tube lengths between the sizes


 
Posted : 14/01/2012 12:07 pm
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I'm 6'2" with a 34" inside leg, ride an 18.


 
Posted : 14/01/2012 12:14 pm