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I am considering buying an almost new Orange 5, 27.5 inch wheels, size large. I was 6 foot at some stage but less now. My previous 2008 (stolen last month) was a medium, which had an 18 inch seat tube. The current large has an 18" seat tube.

Any similar size folk with recent experience?

Thanks


 
Posted : 09/05/2016 9:19 pm
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i had a go on a mates demo 5 today in a large, my old 2012 5 was a medium, the large felt bang on for me at 5'9 / 10


 
Posted : 09/05/2016 9:25 pm
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2014 650b 5 in a medium. Im 5' 9", inside leg 31"..
Large would be way to big for me...


 
Posted : 09/05/2016 9:30 pm
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5' 11" tall and 32 inside leg. Large frame 2016 model Five fits just fine.


 
Posted : 09/05/2016 10:06 pm
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6ft, I tried a medium 5 last week. Fun to ride, but too short & seat wouldn't go high enough. A large would be spot on for me.


 
Posted : 09/05/2016 10:09 pm
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Many thanks for the helpful responses.


 
Posted : 09/05/2016 10:27 pm
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I'm 6ft2, 33 inside leg, and had a 2015 MK1 in XL. Reach was fine, standover was lousy. An L would have been great standover, but the reach too short. Since they've lengthened them a bit for 2016 I reckon I'd be good on a Large but I still think they're too short.


 
Posted : 09/05/2016 10:36 pm
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I'm 6ft with a 33" let, currently riding a Large Mk 2 Five, feels good to me.


 
Posted : 09/05/2016 11:06 pm