What size 29'er

[rysmier]

I'm in the market for a new 29'er.

 

I'm 1.76m tall and currently own a large 26'er.

 

Should I go for a medium frame 29'er?

 

Or should I go for a small size with a longer stem and seat shifted more back?

 

Input will be much appreciated.

[Gandalf]

http://www.thehubsa....hort-guys-29er/

 

pretty much the same discussion.

 

but you will have to try out both setups to find what you like.

Edited January 22, 2014 by Gandalf

[Super Sywurm]

I would say, medium.

[Super Sywurm]

I'm 1.92 and I ride a large frame.

[canfan]

I would also say Medium, Small will be too small for you, I am 1.74 and a medium is perfect for me.

[Wuzzie]

I am 178cm, I used to have a Scott Spark medium with longer stem 110mm. I just bought a Spec Epic and was advised large. Its proved a good choice I now have a shorter stem 70mm and it seems to help my control downhill, I suppose because i am just that much more back.

Basically smaller bike is more jittery which on short rides is quite fun, larger more stable better for long stage races and general marathon.

Initially I was not sure about L as I was used to M but no it feels 100%

[Musketeer]

I would also suggest to try a couple before deciding as frame sizes does vary between brands. Had a large frame on my 26er (Scott) and I'm currently riding an XL on my Giant XTC 29er. Only changes to the standard setup, I have put on a shorter stem and a straight seat post. I'm 1.86.

[jcza]

I would also say Medium, Small will be too small for you, I am 1.74 and a medium is perfect for me.

 

Unless its a Swift or Momsen - then at 1.74 you'll be on a small

[canfan]

Unless its a Swift or Momsen - then at 1.74 you'll be on a small

Must depend on the model as I have a Medium 329 Momsen as a training bike and it's setup is very close to my Spez.

[El Scorcho]

I'm 1.77m and on a medium 29er - I feel I can fit onto a large if I have to.

[Tumbleweed]

1.75 and on a medium Giant. Did shorten the stem before leaving the shop though.

[jcza]

1.75 and on a medium Giant. Did shorten the stem before leaving the shop though.

 

I've got a small XTC, sure I would have been more comfortable on a medium

[Tumbleweed]

I've got a small XTC, sure I would have been more comfortable on a medium

 

Ja, I always used to buy small bikes, until I bought a second-hand medium 'Dale from a hubber some years back. Felt much better.

[Jakkals.]

Unless its a Swift or Momsen - then at 1.74 you'll be on a small

 

why would you say that? to be me he should be a medium unless its a swift or a momsen, then small.

[jcza]

why would you say that? to be me he should be a medium unless its a swift or a momsen, then small.

 

Swift and Momsens are bigger frames

[Breezer]

I am 1.78. When I bought my 29er I tested different bikes. The Giant, Gt and Merida medium bikes felt good, but the Silverback and Scott bikes was to small in medium. I bought a Silverback large and had to fit a 120mm stem. Try to get on different sizes of the bike you want to buy, because there is no standard in bike sizes.

Edited January 22, 2014 by Breezer