Scott Frame too big

[chris_meowzit]

Hi All,

 

possibly buying a 2nd hand Scott Park, the bike is great and right price and all of that, the issue is I need a large frame and it is a XL, now is that going to effect my riding in a big way, would installing a shorter stem help compensate for the larger frame size?

 

What issues am I going to run into if I use a bike with a frame size too big?

 

Thanks for the help and advice.

 

Chris.

[gummibear]

With a mtb you usually want to go smaller rather than bigger.

 

If it's a real bargain then maybe you can make it fit by adding a short stem.Make sure that you can stand over the top tube without slamming your nuts against the tube  

 

How tall are you?

[chris_meowzit]

1.84m or something close to that...

[gummibear]

1.84m or something close to that...

thats about top end for a large and entry for a XL.

[Fisan]

Scott 29er frames aren't that big IMO. I'm 1.78m and ride a Large frame with Seatpost at "8 inches" (according to seatpost markings)

[flatwheel]

Make sure that it fits! ... rather let the good deal pass instead of buying the wrong size frame. You'll just end up buying another one in 6 months :-(

[Fisan]

OK, I see sparks are a tiny bit larger. I ride a Scale.

 

http://www.onyerbikeonline.com/smsimg/uploads/scott-sizeguide.jpg

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

niner on the left, 650 on the right. 

 

At 1.84m you will be fine on the XL if you get a short stem, in around 50-60mm long. It'll also ensure the bike handles a lot better on teh technical stuff. 

 

Get it - it's absolutely fine. 

 

FWIW: I'm on a Large Giant Reign, 640mm top tube, 458mm reach, 35mm stem, and 1.8m on the dot. 

 

You'll be fine. 

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

With a mtb you usually want to go smaller rather than bigger.

 

If it's a real bargain then maybe you can make it fit by adding a short stem.Make sure that you can stand over the top tube without slamming your nuts against the tube  

 

How tall are you?

Nope. Other way around, unless you're an XCO junkie and weight is your primary concern. 

[Furbz]

rather wait for the right size... 

fit is everything. dont compromise!

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

rather wait for the right size... 

fit is everything. dont compromise!

And in this case, the fit would be fine. I doubt there's going to be a dropper fitted, and with a proper stem length, and not those tillers that they spec out the box, it will be a far better fit and a more confidence inspiring ride than a large with the 100mm stem.

[chris_meowzit]

thanks guys! I think Im gona go for it, I appreciate all the input and advice!

[PhilipV]

I'm 1.86 and I ride an XL Trance. With a short stem and a wide bar it's bang on.

You're not a short guy, go for the XL

[Eugene]

Buying a second hand Spark, the least of your worries is the size. These frames have a reputation for breaking at the chainstay. Whatever you save on buying this bike will probably be lost on buying a new triangle when it breaks.

 

I believe the problem was resolved on the 2015 and 2016 models

 

There have been plenty of threads on the Hub highlighting the problem.

[Spoke101]

You will be fine size wise 1cm is not going to make any difference.

 

Size also depends on body ratios: ie: torso/arm vs leg length.

 

So you will probably need a straight seatpost and a ±70mm Stem.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Buying a second hand Spark, the least of your worries is the size. These frames have a reputation for breaking at the chainstay. Whatever you save on buying this bike will probably be lost on buying a new triangle when it breaks. I believe the problem was resolved on the 2015 and 2016 models There have been plenty of threads on the Hub highlighting the problem.

and afaik it was narrowed down to incorrectly maintained / fitted bearings on the linkage, wasn't it?

 

Nothing a new triangle or carbon repair won't fix.