Frame size

[Cyclenatic]

Will it be ok to ride with a smaller frame then recomended? mos of the time xco?

[TheV]

No, it's not OK!

 

Correct frame size is non-negotiable for many different reasons.

 

A too small frame used for XCO riding will f-up your neck, back, knee's, etc... really, dont even think about it...

[Mads]

I just bought a bike and although I asked for a Large, the owner recommended a Medium reason being that it is a 29ner. I did the 50miler on the bike , but from a bout 50 km my shoulders and arms were absolutely killing me. This I did not bother me on the two trail rides (20km each) . That bike is covered in mud and I sit with a bike that is too small for me.

 

My first real bike ...........and it is too small.

Edited May 27, 2012 by Mads

[Cyclenatic]

ok, what size doyou recomend... ime 182cm. leg=87

[Mads]

I am 183cm with leg 88 and my bike size is a Large

[TheV]

I just bought a bike and although I asked for a Large, the owner recommended a Medium reason being that it is a 29ner. I did the 50miler on the bike , but from a bout 50 km my shoulders and arms were absolutely killing me. This I did not bother me on the two trail rides (20km each) . That bike is covered in mud and I sit with a bike that is too small for me.

 

My first real bike ...........and it is too small.

 

I am really sorry to hear that Mads...

 

However, this happens every day, in way too many LBS..

[TheV]

ok, what size doyou recomend... ime 182cm. leg=87

 

You need a Large... and then you can play with the stem/bars/post to get your position/fit dialed in.

 

In more detailed you need a 19"-19.5" size, with a 600mm to 610mm top tube.

Edited May 27, 2012 by TheV

[Mads]

And in my case. Will it help to buy a longer stem? As my top tube is only 55cm

[Cyclenatic]

ok but the gary fisher bikes have a longer top tube, if the frame is a 18" with a long enough top tube?? Will It still be a prob ?

[Cyclenatic]

ok but the gary fisher bikes have a longer top tube, if the frame is a 18" with a long enough top tube?? Will It still be a prob ?

[Berry]

I am 183cm with leg 88 and my bike size is a Large

Your bike is a medium mads you need a L or xl

 

Edited May 27, 2012 by berry

[TheV]

You have very little to gain by buying a frame because it's a "great" deal but ends up too small for you...

 

Just don't do it, please!

[Zac.A]

I just bought a bike and although I asked for a Large, the owner recommended a Medium reason being that it is a 29ner. I did the 50miler on the bike , but from a bout 50 km my shoulders and arms were absolutely killing me. This I did not bother me on the two trail rides (20km each) . That bike is covered in mud and I sit with a bike that is too small for me.

 

My first real bike ...........and it is too small.

 

which shop was it at?

I'm sure they can arrange something.

[TheV]

And in my case. Will it help to buy a longer stem? As my top tube is only 55cm

 

s0rry Mads....in your case specifically, the extra 1-2cm you can gain by a stem won't help much, and most probably just make it worse because even if it's more comfortable or a better "fit", it will just end up ruining your bike's handling and effect your descent/technical sections.

 

And if you take all of that into consideration then ride quality and better technical/rolling capability is what you got the 29er for in the first place?

 

What bike do you have?

[Mads]

s0rry Mads....in your case specifically, the extra 1-2cm you can gain by a stem won't help much, and most probably just make it worse because even if it's more comfortable or a better "fit", it will just end up ruining your bike's handling and effect your descent/technical sections.

 

And if you take all of that into consideration then ride quality and better technical/rolling capability is what you got the 29er for in the first place?

 

What bike do you have?

 

GT Zaskar Elite 9ner Medium .........and not a Large

 

I used to ride a 2006 Giant Yukon and at this stage I think it might be better for me. I really struggled Saturday. In all honesty not ONLY because of the bike size ......But it played a major roll

Edited May 27, 2012 by Mads

[Mads]

 

which shop was it at?

I'm sure they can arrange something.

 

Yes I am going to call the shop tomorrow.