Frame Size for a 29er

[TheV]

ROFL... Thought I'd pitch in with a chirp or two.

 

But yeah - smaller frame size because of the bigger wheels? What utter BS. As has been said before, all you need to worry about is the top tube. The standover height is generally a non-issue nowadays with the majority of manufacturers going for the "compact" frame style, and reach can be adjusted with a longer / shorter stem, and the positioning of the saddle.

 

Just get yourself to a bike shop (or multiple bike shops, for that matter) and try out a broad spectrum of bikes to see what feels right for you.

 

Yes - a smaller frame does have better "chuckability" to use the hugely overused term, but then you're not looking to buy a BMX, are you?

 

Mayhem...dont you know anything?... all you have to do to measure a bike-fit is to do the "stand-over 4 finger test".

 

If you can fit 4 fingers then your sharp.

If you fit 3 fingers then your ok, because you can just let some air out the tjoops

If you can grab the top tube in between your but cheeks while in standover then the bike is too small, but the OP buddies recon it can give you amazing chuckability....

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Mayhem...dont you know anything?... all you have to do to measure a bike-fit is to do the "stand-over 4 finger test".

 

If you can fit 4 fingers then your sharp.

If you fit 3 fingers then your ok, because you can just let some air out the tjoops

If you can grab the top tube in between your but cheeks while in standover then the bike is too small, but the OP buddies recon it can give you amazing chuckability....

 

Because you are in contact with more of the bike? Aaaaaah! Got it! THAT's why I haven't been able to do any backflips! My arse cheeks aren't in a position to do a seated top-tube grab!

[Iwan Kemp]

Mayhem...dont you know anything?... all you have to do to measure a bike-fit is to do the "stand-over 4 finger test".

 

If you can fit 4 fingers then your sharp.

If you fit 3 fingers then your ok, because you can just let some air out the tjoops

If you can grab the top tube in between your but cheeks while in standover then the bike is too small, but the OP buddies recon it can give you amazing chuckability....

 

Don't joke. To this day that's how City Cycles size their customers. True story.

[TheV]

Because you are in contact with more of the bike? Aaaaaah! Got it! THAT's why I haven't been able to do any backflips! My arse cheeks aren't in a position to do a seated top-tube grab!

 

Keep on trying, you might just beat Paul Bas - executing what is touted as the world's first natural terrain double backflip.

 

You can set the word's first natural double butt-flip?

[TheV]

Don't joke. To this day that's how City Cycles size their customers. True story.

 

I know silly, that's why i said it tongue in cheek...... or toptube between cheeks....

[Iwan Kemp]

All this talk of cheeks...next thing you know it's a purple Barney and someone is bringing a ho.

[TheV]

All this talk of cheeks...next thing you know it's a purple Barney and someone is bringing a ho.

 

I have no retort....

 

You win...

 

For the OP, don't be a tjop and listen to kuk advice from people talking about stoopid stuff they know nothing about.

 

If you want a 29er have yourself fitted professionally, or alternatively if you are happy with your current bike/setup just measure your toptube length from seat-post mount to end of stem and compare with the 29er frame that tickles your fancy...then get a frame in similar size and "dial" it by adding a stem/bars putting you in a familiar position... then ride your big wheels like the clown you are... xxo

 

I'm out of here before the Crow gets any stranger.....

 

By the way, Burry was riding a size SMALL Stumpjumper HT at the most recent world cup in Houffalize... he makes a comment about it in the spez411 youtube coverage.... maybe that's where your mates picked up on the idea of riding a smaller size.... but i bet they are not XCO champions and take these comments totally out of kontext.

Edited May 2, 2012 by TheV

[Iwan Kemp]

For the OP, don't be a tjop and listen to kuk advice from people talking about stoopid stuff they know nothing about.

 

If you want a 29er have yourself fitted professionally, or alternatively if you are happy with your current bike/setup just measure your toptube length from seat-post mount to end of stem and compare with the 29er frame that tickles your fancy...

 

Solid advise. Whether you're buying a 29er, 26er or any other er.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

All this talk of cheeks...next thing you know it's a purple Barney and someone is bringing a ho.

 

Bringing a ho that is to be swung with more gusto than a hotdog eating redneck at a southern food festival's all you can eat festival?

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

 

 

Solid advise. Whether you're buying a 29er, 26er or any other er.

 

Philanderer?

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

 

 

Philanderer?

 

Wait, how does one even buy a philanderer? With butt-cheek clenching 1 finger city cyclists?

[TheV]

Wait, how does one even buy a philanderer? With butt-cheek clenching 1 finger city cyclists?

 

It's waaaay past your bed time...

[Iwan Kemp]

It's waaaay past your bed time...

 

+4

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

 

 

It's waaaay past your bed time...

 

Rofl. You win...

[AT35]

Thanks guys for the solid advice. I suppose a lot of it should have been obvious but if you listen to the wrong people it's amazing where you can end up. :wacko:

[DR ◣◢]

Same boat here. Currently ride a 19.5" dualy and im looking at a 18" 29er hardtail.

 

Standover will be fine but top tube length is where it counts.