Large 26 er vs a medium 29 er

[Active Monkey]

Im 186cm and have a L frame 26er.

 

What is the real difference between that frame and a 29 er M frame? Will the M fit me?

[Mellow]

Im 186cm and have a L frame 26er.

 

What is the real difference between that frame and a 29 er M frame? Will the M fit me?

186 is quite tall. L should be better fit. M is a bit small. A mate of mine is also 186 and ride XL.

[Aquiles]

Its the wheel size that differs, not the frame.

You will still need a large.

Im 183cm and am happy on a large. I think your on the border of XL

[Active Monkey]

So riding on a M will do what? Pain? More effort?

[Bianchi]

So riding on a M will do what? Pain? More effort?

 

You try riding on a kiddies tricycle? You need something that you can fit on.

 

Do yourself a favour, go to your lbs and try out a medium and a large. One will fit you better than the other.

[Firemeister]

So riding on a M will do what? Pain? More effort?

Yes.

 

And less control.. the consequense is obvious

[jannosmit]

Your position over the bicycle will not be right and will cause pain like back- and neckpain, numbness in hands etc. You'll have to fit a long stem which will make control over tnhe bike worst.186cm is definetely not a medium.

[BergForce]

Do a professional bike fit for M and L on the specific bike you are looking to buy. After this, if you are still unsure, go for the smaller one.

[xtcman]

29er rule: always go one size smaller from your 26" rig. There are some exceptions, such as the giant xtc29er and its "compact" frame design.

[BergForce]

29er rule: always try go one size smaller from your 26" rig. There are some exceptions, such as the giant xtc29er and its "compact" frame design.

[Firemeister]

29er rule: always go one size smaller from your 26" rig. There are some exceptions, such as the giant xtc29er and its "compact" frame design.

Huh??

 

No mate sorry gotta disagree. read post 3 above again

[Active Monkey]

Thanks guys... I have a L scott spark 50 and love it. My boet has a carbon scott 29er but its a M. Cos its lighter wanted to use it in a upcoming race

[TNT1]

Its the wheel size that differs, not the frame.

 

What she said!

[BergForce]

The frames differ between wheel sizes. The small Giant Anthem 29er fits me better than the medium, and a medium Anthem 26er fits me better than a small. A slightly big bike is still acceptable for a 26er, while a slightly big 29er will not be acceptable. It`s about agility and handling as well as fit.

Edited November 10, 2012 by Berg Bok

[xtcman]

@Berg Bok

 

To normally fit a frame, you step over the top tube with your sit bone (ass) against the nose of the saddle, there must atleast be a 2 finger space between your cruch and top tube, this is incase you fall, that you don't "bangkok" yourself.

 

If you think logically you are 3 inches above the ground, therefore a smaller frame size is needed.

 

Now you've been schoold I hope you further pass this knowledge one...

[xtcman]

And @firemeister