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This bike seems just what I am looking for, apart from the small sizing.
Anyone over 6ft riding one, if so how do you get on with it?
Also, anyone know of plans for a larger frame to be added to the range?
Cheers........Jim.
i'm 6ft 1", i ride an 18" happily. the sizing is meant to give a similar sized bike as the 19" Altitude, but for a slightly different use. Benji at STW is about the same height and wanted a slightly larger frame after having a long-term test bike, but personally i would find it less chuckable if any bigger.
Basically we shortened the seat tube 1" and dropped the top tube to allow a greater range of saddle heights. The seat tube is a 30.0 bulge-butted 853 tube so you can run a long post without issues, just be sure it inserts to below the top tube lower edge weld.
The top tube length appears shorter on paper but combined with a steeper seat angle than the Altitude it means the reach from BB to bar is correct when out of the saddle.
Hope this helps
James @ Genesis
Hmmm. Interesting. No plans for a larger version by the sound of it. I guess I need to try one, do you know of a Demo bike anywhere in the Midlands?
'Bike to Work' cash is burning a hole in my pocket....
Thanks.....Jim.
i don't offhand, the dealer finder on the site is the place to start, email me via the site if you have problems finding one - tbh you probably will, as a demo bike (
how tall are you / what are you riding at the moment? (will check thread on mon am, away this w/end)
cheers
james
I had a 18 and found it on the small side. I'm 5 11" and ride a 18" orange 5 and large sc chameleon.
I have the 08 18" and am 6ft with a 70mm stem and its the best fitting bike i have had for me , using it for general xc winter riding and I am very impressed. Am sheffield based so if your around hope/ ladybower area your welcome to give it a spin