TheV Posted May 27, 2012 Posted May 27, 2012 (edited) 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 Just looked at the geo for your bike - it seems to have a 605mm top tube... so it should actually fit you fine... especially since you mention the pain being in your shoulders and arms, as opposed to back/neck/knee issues. Therefore, I think it might just be a case of adjustment, stem length, and what i really think might affect you is the bars @ 685/15mm rise the standard bars could be your real issue... maybe being a lady you need slightly narrower and maybe more/less rise/sweep in your bars. Edited May 27, 2012 by TheV
Mads Posted May 27, 2012 Posted May 27, 2012 Just looked at the geo for your bike - it seems to have a 605mm top tube... so it should actually fit you fine... especially since you mention the pain being in your shoulders and arms, as opposed to back/neck/knee issues. Therefore, I think it might just be a case of adjustment, stem length, and what i really think might affect you is the bars @ 685/15mm rise the standard bars could be your real issue... maybe being a lady you need slightly narrower and maybe more/less rise/sweep in your bars. Ok, I planned a professional bikefit like Ergofit somewhere in the near future. I think I should move that fit much more to the present to make sure?? .....And to sort out the niggles
Niner Posted May 28, 2012 Posted May 28, 2012 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 If you had a comfortable bike before, the best thing to go is to compare the 2 bikes geometry and make a decision for yourself. LBS often know little of the product they sell
Cyclenatic Posted May 28, 2012 Author Posted May 28, 2012 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! ok, but the top tube is 590! cant that 10mm be added by the stem?
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