Baked Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 Need some help here: I want to get the Scalpel SI 3. Currently I am on a medium hardtail (17") and my previous bike was a medium as well. Both felt slightly oversized though and not well fitting. I am 169cm - thus on the border of s/m but have long legs and according to my inseam measurement a medium should actually fit. Since my former medium sized bikes didn't feel great I have been set on getting a small this time around. BUT after much consideration I definitely don't want the 27.5 which the small comes in. My options are now either the SI 3 in a medium or a 2016 small frame build up. Scalpel owners of smaller statue, please render me some advice here.
Titleist Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 If one brand doesn't fit, another brand likely will.
Cippo Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 Need some help here: I want to get the Scalpel SI 3. Currently I am on a medium hardtail (17") and my previous bike was a medium as well. Both felt slightly oversized though and not well fitting. I am 169cm - thus on the border of s/m but have long legs and according to my inseam measurement a medium should actually fit. Since my former medium sized bikes didn't feel great I have been set on getting a small this time around. BUT after much consideration I definitely don't want the 27.5 which the small comes in. My options are now either the SI 3 in a medium or a 2016 small frame build up. Scalpel owners of smaller statue, please render me some advice here.Don't guess, get a good bikefit and discuss your intemtions with your technician.
stringbean Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 What is your length from saddle to BB?Don't go for the 2016 bikeThe 2017 is just miles ahead of the old bike(and ahead of any other manufacturer as well)
Vetseun Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 With the money you will spend on a Scalpel Si, I think you can make it the responsibilty of the bike shop to advise and fit you correctly.IMO
Vetseun Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 What is your length from saddle to BB?Don't go for the 2016 bikeThe 2017 is just miles ahead of the old bike(and ahead of any other manufacturer as well)In your opinion?
stringbean Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 Yep just my 2c comparing it against the specialized and other bikes I've had over the years.
Baked Posted March 11, 2017 Author Posted March 11, 2017 What is your length from saddle to BB?Don't go for the 2016 bikeThe 2017 is just miles ahead of the old bike(and ahead of any other manufacturer as well)71cm. I have tried the bike shop's medium demo model and though it felt slightly big upfront it still rode absolutely fantastic - I tried out the older Scalpel in a small as well and like you say, the old one doesnt compare. Basically I am probably looking for justification to get the med SI with a shorter stem or so to make it fit....
'Dale Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 I'm at 174cmHave the new Scalpel No lanky legs as such - don't have measurement I'm very happy with the M
stringbean Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 I'm 173cm saddle height 72cmMy riding partner is 173 with 70.5cm saddle height both on M.I woyuld go with the MThe SI already comes with a short stem,ask the shop to put on a straight seatpost and see how that feels.
Bspoke Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 1,76msaddle 74 .Ridden Scapels from the time they were 1st made .Ride a small, enjoy the shorter wheelbase, the abilty to "weight" the rig easily for climbing and decending .You can always raise the saddle and user a longer stem ,that's especially significant if you want to use wide bars .good luck with the bike ,
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