[Closed] Transition Covert sizing

I've got a medium (and very nice it is too), I'll get the tape measure out tonight if you like.

any excuse to post a picture (now featuring some orange superstar nanos, a reverb and a charge spoon (black with orange stitching!))
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Dave

edit: forgot to mention, I'm 5'11 and it feels perfect for me - possibly a little compact, but that makes it very 'chuckable'

yeah I was going to say that it needs matching pedals to finish it off 😉

Is your saddle at full pedally/climbing height in that photo? If so. think I'm boned

It's defo 18"

I was gonna chop 10mm off the top of the seattube if I couldn't get a reverb to fit. But the measuring tape says it should be ok.

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Tell me there's not total SPD heresy going on in that picture?

SPD's on a Covert Aaaaaaarrrrrrrrgggggghhhhh.

As to the OP question I have a feeling there has been a size change between 2010 and now, a lad I know bought a medium 2010, felt it was a bit to short on the top tube, then did a deal and swapped the frame for an 11 model and appears to be happy now.

Personally I am 31" inside leg, rode a Medium but have switched to Small and enjoy it more.

Would someone please shoot that Alfabus and confiscate that fine bicycle before too many folk see it and get the wrong idea that it is alright to ride with SPD's and lycra.

1. Pedals have been replaced with flats (orange ones) - not that there is anything wrong with 'hucking the gnar' on spds; I have ridden spds for years on all sorts of stuff, and I'm only now dabbling with flats again out of curiosity and a desire to be able to bail easier on jumps. I have drawn the line at lycra though - I have other bikes more suited to that sort of attire.

2. Saddle is not a full height there, that picture was taken immediately after building the bike and the saddle and post were borrowed from my Yeti, so saddle angle and amount of post visible are not representative.

Dave

alfabus - Member
1. Pedals have been replaced with flats (orange ones) - not that there is anything wrong with 'hucking the gnar' on spds; I have ridden spds for years on all sorts of stuff, and I'm only now dabbling with flats again out of curiosity and a desire to be able to bail easier on jumps. I have drawn the line at lycra though - I have other bikes more suited to that sort of attire.

But well done anyway, nothing nicer than a sinner reformed...

I hear they (The Transition Lot) are headed over here and there is going to be some sort of Transition Owner/Demo day with a free uplift for Transition Riders, not sure where it is or when, maybe late May, so watch out for details, and I'll probably go up there, would be cool to meet other riders not from round here where I ride and put names to faces off this forum..

that sounds good - kindof like the yeti tribe meets of old (do those still happen?)

'Free uplift' sounds excellent!

I have a medium Covert and am about 6 foot. Find it great for the riding I do and generally prefer a slightly smaller bike anyway. I think the large would have been too big for me, especially the standover height.

Love the bike but didn't rate the high volume RP23 for my weight (13 stone) so added a volume spacer.

Im an inch or two under 6 foot - medium Covert for me.

And I use SPD's for all my riding.

I also have a medium frame for sale if your intersted.

29" inside leg here and starting to realise my medium is a bit big....

ooohhh things just got interesting (for me anyway), the medium would leave me with .75" of Reverb adjustment to play with so it might be on after all.....

now i've just got to worry about standover for my short-arse

EDIT: how is it length-wise Tops?

Nirvana Cycles near Dorking have a medium demo Covert available

You can book the bike for the whole day (you do have to pay to take it out)

It looks to me like you're based in Scotland, but thought I'd let you know just in case.

yeah much appreciated but your right about it not being too convenient for me 🙂

legend - Member
ooohhh things just got interesting (for me anyway), the medium would leave me with .75" of Reverb adjustment to play with so it might be on after all.....

now i've just got to worry about standover for my short-arse

EDIT: how is it length-wise To

How er 'short' is your arse legend? I'm of similar description, but have long(ish) legs relative to the short bit that makes the powerhouse that is me..

Sounds like you could (like me) consider a small, it's a funny bike that way, I did a year on a medium and now I'm 9 months into a small.

Trimix you need rehab, you're not funny, no-ones laughing, you need help.

Well I'm 5'9" and reckon I've got a 29inch inside leg.

Does the top tube length on the small not feel too short? It's only 22" (effective) according to the website, which makes it bloomin tiny!

Realistically I think I'm going to have to get a test ride somehow (or even just a seat on one). Going to drop by I-Cyles tomorrow in the hope that they have one, pretty doubtful though

Well clearly folk are weird sizes, I'm 5-6 with a 31" so no it doesn't feel too short even with the uppy downy in the down position, (then I'm standing on the pedals anyway, I went for the small because of the stand over height, was worried one day the forward frame height would attack the crown jewels..

They do have demo bikes available, I think the shop has to book them,,

Had a quick sit on a medium yesterday, definitely too big..... bugger

Could be at cwmcarn as I've met some boys from transition on an uplift day there previously?

Any one interested in a brand new 2010/11 covert in blue (large) frame with a hope (green) seat clamp? £950