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[Closed] Turner 5-spot sizing for 6ft guys

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I've got a Turner 5-spot (Horst-Link).

6ft, wear 32" leg trousers.

Short(ish) Thomson stem...

What size do other people ride?

Are the DW-link and non-DW models comparable?


 
Posted : 03/05/2011 11:50 am
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You don't say what size your 5 Spot is!

I'm 6ft 3with 35-36 inch legs (long legs) I have a HL too, origianly I had a large and changed to an XL. The XL fits me much better - I always had too much post sticking out of the large and the drop to the bars was too big. The top tube lenght on the large felt good with a 90mm stem. the tt on the XL feels fine with a 50mm stem.

I managed to just get a front triangle from turner but this was in 2008.


 
Posted : 03/05/2011 11:54 am
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Large for sure. I'm 5'11 with 32" inseam, 50mm stem and large fits me very well.


 
Posted : 03/05/2011 11:55 am
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Good point Lucas!

I ride a medium - 50mm stem...

Anywhere in London for test-riding a Large?


 
Posted : 03/05/2011 12:56 pm
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This is how it looks, for comparisons...

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Posted : 03/05/2011 2:35 pm
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I am the same height and leg length as you and ride a large 2011 DW and previously a 2009 DW in large..


 
Posted : 03/05/2011 2:43 pm
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Thanks for the input everyone!

The Medium DW in the classifieds caught my eye, so now it's time to hunt for Large...


 
Posted : 03/05/2011 5:42 pm
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I'm the same size as you and a Large(HL) is a good fit. I tested a Medium because I like a compact frame but it was just a tad too wee for me.


 
Posted : 03/05/2011 6:03 pm
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I've always 'gone for' medium frames - apart from an EBB Ti Inbred I had, which I sold, as it felt like a gate (20" IIRC)

I guess I'll start my hunt for larges!!

[url= http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fs-new-2010-turner-5-spot-frame ]Damn, wrong size!![/url]


 
Posted : 03/05/2011 7:27 pm
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5' 112 here too. One a large.

When I bought, I test rode a Med in Bristol Singletrack. It was great fun, but I couldn't shake the feeling that it was a little too short for long days.

Based on that and Turners advice I bought a Large.

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About a year later I had the opportunity to ride a medium on my local ground. on the basis of back to back comparison, I'm sure I made the right decision.


 
Posted : 03/05/2011 7:38 pm
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My mate has a large he's selling, its a 2008 (i think) so is the kona style linkage rather than the fsr style.


 
Posted : 03/05/2011 7:45 pm
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FAO Scienceofficer.

Picked up a year old forum where you mentioned you had 5.3 rockers lying around after upgrade. Do you still have ?


 
Posted : 07/05/2011 9:12 pm
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Wow, that is an old one!

Sadly, I stripped the 5.5 rockers, sold them and put the 5.3's back on the bike you see in my post. Needed the cash see. Sorry.


 
Posted : 09/05/2011 8:54 am
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No worries. Was a long shot. How did you like the 5.5's when they were on ? Happier back at 5.3 ?


 
Posted : 09/05/2011 12:42 pm
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I'm 5' 11 & 1/2 with a 32 inside leg and I ride a medium HL. When I got it it was way too small for me but a longer stem and layback seatpost and it is just on the small side of okay. Great for chucking about.


 
Posted : 09/05/2011 12:53 pm
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Swings and round abouts Really. The 5.5's were stiffer, but not by much, and the extra travel made a slight difference to the feel of the bike, making it feel a little bigger.

TBH, as a trail machine built as per pic, Ithink I prefer it with the shorter travel.


 
Posted : 09/05/2011 1:50 pm
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I'm 6'2" and have a large 2005 Horst Link. I find it too small for me.

As a result, the frame's in the shed looking for a loving new home if anyone's interested...


 
Posted : 09/05/2011 1:53 pm
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Issa
Looking at seat post layback and length, front end spaces, length of stem and rise, i would suggest frame is too small. Dave Turner would suggest next size up and shorter stem if you email him.


 
Posted : 09/05/2011 2:54 pm