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A mate of mine is tempted to purchase a Genesis Core 40, but his local bike shop has suggested a 20.5" frame size. I thought this was strange as he's 5ft 10", and I'm 6ft 3" and have a 20" frame (Orange 5). Do you think his LBS is trying to get rid of a 20.5" bike? Thoughts from owners of this make would be great.
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Bad advice for sure!!
I've got a 2010 Altitude 10, I'm 6ft tall with lanky legs and I ride a 17.5"
Shop elsewhere if this is their idea of sizing a bike!!
Im 5'10. 32" inside leg. I ride a 17.5 Genesis Core.
Do you think his LBS is trying to get rid of a 20.5" bike?
Yes
Exit that bike shop, runaway, and don't go back.
Any bike shop that tries to sell someone a bike that is too big for them does not deserve to be in business.
This happened to me with the very first bike i bought. I was sold a bike too large for my little legs, made do with it but wont make the same mistake again.
Why doesnt your friend try out a few bikes of different sizes?