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What size Cove Hummer frame would be best for a 6'1" rider?

I have a 19" Soda at the moment which fits well. Hummer comes in 19" and 20" but because of geometry differences I'm unsure what to go for.

[url] http://www.cotic.co.uk/product/soda [/url]

[url] http://www.covebike.com/bikes/hummer.html [/url]

MM


 
Posted : 27/10/2010 3:27 pm
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do you prefer longer reach bikes?

i'm the same height and prefer bikes with a longer eff. TT and have a 2008 Hummer 19" and find it too short for me - its an absolute hoot going downhill but i prefer something longer on the climbs (also got a large soul)

so its just been stripped for a new build so is now a very expensive wall ornament

they are completely different geometry and ride quite differently fwiw, the cove handles better with a shorter stem (70mm max)

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Posted : 27/10/2010 4:52 pm
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Hi
As above really. I am 6 foot and have a 19" (although it is an 05 model and I dont know if anything has changed)
I also find it a bit short and have a 90mm stem and a Moots seatpost with a little layback.
Whilst I love it I cant help wondering if a 20" wouldnt have been a better fit.
Having said that its a keeper and I wont be getting rid of it.
Cheers
Steve


 
Posted : 27/10/2010 5:28 pm
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They come up big i am 5"9 had an 18" 05 to big now have a 17" 09 prefect.I would go for the 19".Great bike prefer the red decals though.


 
Posted : 27/10/2010 7:06 pm
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I'd of said they come up small myself.

5' 8" and ride a medium in most things, 17" Hummer felt too small, but fantastic in twisty stuff and pointing DH.

I think 19" is where you need to be, shame as http://www.questadventure.co.uk/ have a 17" and maybe an 18" at the mo at a good price.


 
Posted : 27/10/2010 7:25 pm
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I'M 6' and my 18" 2006 is too short.

i need a 19".

chunkypaul - you selling 🙂


 
Posted : 27/10/2010 7:30 pm
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Thanks for replies. Confirms my worries that it might be a bit short for me.

I used to have a rocklobster team ti and that was to short for me. Arms like an ape!

MM


 
Posted : 27/10/2010 7:32 pm
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Could be selling mine brand new if it doesn't fit!


 
Posted : 27/10/2010 7:33 pm
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buy a 19" then 🙂


 
Posted : 27/10/2010 7:38 pm
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my 2003 hummer is 18" and i'm 5-9 🙂


 
Posted : 27/10/2010 8:56 pm
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chunkypaul - you selling

i should really... i'm a bit of a hogger of spare parts


 
Posted : 27/10/2010 9:44 pm