D C E Posted July 27, 2012 Posted July 27, 2012 I would er on the side of caution in this case and say you should find a bike in either size that you can get a feel for the correct size for you. It would easy to say you can make the bike fit with a laid back seatpost and longer stem to make it "fit you", but I do believe that the frame first most and foremost must be the best sized frame for you before fiddle with stems and seat posts ..... I Have a Gt avalanche that is a large and that is exactly what i've done, laid back seat post and longer stem...before changing my seat post, my knee was way over my foot ( when setting up).
Hairy Posted July 27, 2012 Posted July 27, 2012 I Have a Gt avalanche that is a large and that is exactly what i've done, laid back seat post and longer stem...before changing my seat post, my knee was way over my foot ( when setting up). Maybe jump on a x large and see how she handles.
D C E Posted July 27, 2012 Posted July 27, 2012 Got a friend with a epic coming up this w end, will hav a feel on his bike. Whats the best price for the frame?
Hairy Posted July 27, 2012 Posted July 27, 2012 Hi there .... Chris is looking at 7K for the frame (ex shipping) and also has someone else who is looking at it this week. ... let me know if you are keen
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 27, 2012 Posted July 27, 2012 That's a VERY good price, Hairy. Lekker bike as well.
Hairy Posted July 30, 2012 Posted July 30, 2012 That's a VERY good price, Hairy. Lekker bike as well. It is so lekker that it is Keif hey Mayhem
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 30, 2012 Posted July 30, 2012 It is so lekker that it is Keif hey Mayhem ya, like lekker kief oke...
Hairy Posted July 30, 2012 Posted July 30, 2012 ya, like lekker kief oke... Jaarre my bru, djy weet moss!
Stretch Posted July 30, 2012 Posted July 30, 2012 (edited) Ok cool. Thanks. Will let you know. DCE - i would go get yourself measured using ergofit or something like that - costs R350. small price to pay for the piece of mind of having the correct size frame - can also do it on an old bike as long as you have the measurements for the new bike - they can see if it is right. i am 183 and comfortable on a large - but my seastpost is already 3.5cm from the maximum height it can go...so my sense is you need an xl Edited July 30, 2012 by Stretch
D C E Posted July 30, 2012 Posted July 30, 2012 thanks stretch. i was fortunate enough to try out a large epic on the w end and it is definitely a bit too small.
Hairy Posted July 30, 2012 Posted July 30, 2012 thanks stretch. i was fortunate enough to try out a large epic on the w end and it is definitely a bit too small. Good man, I am glad you could get to ride one and get a "feel" for it before committing and buying something that is not right for you!
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