Trail bike size

[Patensie]

Hahaha, wow that got out of hand quickly. But yes, my mind is made up, I am waiting for the Slade to come into stock again, if i get a 2nd hand one before that I will buy it, if not, I'll buy a new one. 

 

Thanks for all the help!

 

Just on the Drone, I did look at it, until I got this trail bike obsession in my head. So it's completely fine to suggest it, as seeing as I am a beginner, we can't really say where I'll end up (XCO or Trail), but I think after everyone's comments it is clear that the trail bike can do some cross country too.

I am 1.67, my boet - the tall one who got the good genes - is 1.74. We both ride mediums and he fits on my bike. Sizing differs between brands. Look at reach, effective top tube length and standover height. 

 

+1 on the trail bike for Eden/GSpot/Jonkers. I've ridden it all (except Iron Monkey & Plumber & Status Quo) on my on-one inbred 26er with a 120mm fork. It is scary in places. With my trail bike, these trails are actually enjoyable and FUN. 

 

I tend to size up on my bikes after buying a too small bike in 2004 - spent 3 months salary on it and couldn't afford another bike for a while... I am always on border of small and medium (except on the Ibis chart where I am a slap bang medium, but can't afford one of those now)

 

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Edited September 11, 2020 by Patensie

[Johnny Lawless]

There are quite a few posts on the topic, but I can't seem to get an answer that I'm happy with.

 

I am 1.72m tall, and currently ride a medium GT Transeo, I have close to zero experience in mountain biking.

 

I want to buy a hardtail trail bike for under R20k, and thought of getting a Silverback Slade or Trek Roscoe.

 

There is a large Roscoe in the classifieds, but according to Trek I should be on a medium or medium/large, however, the slade medium has the same reach as the Roscoe large?

 

Does this mean I can get the Roscoe large and it will fit more or less the same as the slade medium?

 

Alternatively, I must just be patient and wait for a medium trail bike to come onto the classifieds...

 

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Current industry trends suggest you'll need a reach of 850mm by 2021 so might as well buy an XXL and stay ahead of the curve