Beer4Recovery Posted June 15, 2011 Posted June 15, 2011 (edited) Hi Guys, Is there anyone out there who rides a Fuel EX? I'm seriously considering getting one but is a bit skeptical on the sizes. The one i want is a 21"(XL) (there aren't any 19"'s) and I am 1.85m in length. According to the table below I am bordering between 2 sizes. Would the 21" (XL)frame be too big for me? Please help!!! Edited June 15, 2011 by deftone
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted June 15, 2011 Posted June 15, 2011 Hmmm... Hard to tell, because you might have gorrilla-like arms, which would suit a longer top-tube, but then again you might have short arms and torso, in which case it wouldn't. I remember riding my mate's medium EX7 and thinking that I'd need at least 2 sizes bigger. And I'm 1.83m tall. So yeah, the 21 sounds right for you. Just ride it though. If it's not for you, you'll know very quickly.
AndreZA Posted June 15, 2011 Posted June 15, 2011 Go and sit on the bike and feel how it feels. If you've got a short torso then the 21" will be too long.
splat Posted June 15, 2011 Posted June 15, 2011 If you are buying from CycleLab, they should be able to measure you up and suggest the correct frame.Isnt a proper bike fit part of the deal?
Benjamin Posted June 16, 2011 Posted June 16, 2011 Hi Guys, Is there anyone out there who rides a Fuel EX? I'm seriously considering getting one but is a bit skeptical on the sizes. The one i want is a 21"(XL) (there aren't any 19"'s) and I am 1.85m in length. According to the table below I am bordering between 2 sizes. Would the 21" (XL)frame be too big for me? Please help!!! Hey Def I have riden an EX8 for the last 2 years and I love it. You wont be sorry bru. I am 1.78 tall and bought a virtual 17.5. At the time the bikes came with a virtual and real size which was a bit confusing and I really stressed about what size to get and read opinions from ous all over that varied. In the end I got smaller of the 2 mediums, changed the headtube height and put on a layback seat post, and its been the bomb. Done me proud for 2 years and going strong. Been meaning to cut the bars a bit narrower but havent done that yet. Good luck.
Beer4Recovery Posted June 17, 2011 Author Posted June 17, 2011 (edited) so i got myself the 2011 EX7 yesterday!! my first dual suspension bike I went for the 21.5" frame, one thing i will do is cut the handlebars a bit shorter, otherwise the bike fits me great. Thanks for the advice! Edited June 17, 2011 by deftone
splat Posted June 17, 2011 Posted June 17, 2011 so i got myself the 2011 EX7 yesterday!! my first dual suspension bike I went for the 21.5" frame, one thing i will do is cut the handlebars a bit shorter, otherwise the bike fits me great. Thanks for the advice! Nice!Congratulations! Where did you get it from?
Beer4Recovery Posted June 19, 2011 Author Posted June 19, 2011 got it from Solomons at a great price - very happy with the purchase, it's an awesome bike!!
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