Hi Capricorn, thanks for the reply, i from Mauritius and on work contract in Windhoek,Namibia. I ride a medium Trek fuel Ex9 for xc which suit me perfectly. My plan is to buy a DH bike on the forum and having it ship to me like i did with my Trek, so there is no possbility to ride before buying. I tried to do a bit of research on what size would suit me best but like you said i am in the border line for both sizes. I intend to 'race' it in Mauritius and represent Mauritius next year for the African Championship, (just for fun obviously!!). I read a few comments saying that a smaller frame would be better to trash it around etc...what is your adivice on that point in my case where i am on the limit of both size? Thanks