AndyJames Posted July 14, 2022 Share My height is well within the medium frame size at 175cm but leg length in the large zone. Intend to ride XC marathon more than anything. Looking at purchasing 2022 Silverback Stratos CF Pro. Any suggestions on which size frame would be best?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guidodg Posted July 14, 2022 Share what is your inseam or current saddle height? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJames Posted July 14, 2022 Share 83cm inseam. Don't know saddle height. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guidodg Posted July 14, 2022 Share the size chart on the Silverback site is a little different from most other size charts...it would put you well into a L frame using your inseam as a measurement but bang in the middle of an M using the rider height parameters....it's a hard one to answer and ideally you should go and see the bikes and sit on them to see how the reach feels.... I would think an M would be the correct size for you looking at the geometry on the chart... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guidodg Posted July 14, 2022 Share what bike and frame size do you currently ride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJames Posted July 14, 2022 Share Thanks for your input. I currently ride a L Silverback Sido. Haven't felt uncomfortable on it but also haven't really tested a M before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guidodg Posted July 14, 2022 Share then the only way would be to go and try one...you will quickly notice if it is too big...I cannot find geometries for the Sido anywhere this is an excellent site for comparing geometries and sizing https://geometrygeeks.bike DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJames Posted July 14, 2022 Share Will have a look. Txs again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted July 14, 2022 Share Andy the only way to KNOW is to test ride the bikes. At 176cm I have been through the same a few times. On the previous Scott the L worked perfectly for me. On the Giant and the Darrvin I am firmly in the middle of their M range. A friend had the previous Scott in L .... just bought the new one in L ..... New one is larger !! He only just fits !! another 5mm and it would have been very expensive school fees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100Tours Posted July 14, 2022 Share Look up RAD sizing on YouTube an alternative. Interesting approach, and you can take your peace of string with you to the shop to check sizing. You can usually fix leg length issues with seatpost changes, but reach and balance are much more specific. DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasilvarsa Posted July 16, 2022 Share The OLD Inch Size Was a Better Mousetrap. Medium of What ? You can Still get the Inch size of frames from the Manufacturers. 17 Inch 17,5 and 18 inch are All Mediums (Are they) ? 18 is a Large in some makes but Medium in others. I think with the S M L System they make less less frame sizes. More Profit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted July 16, 2022 Share On 7/14/2022 at 7:29 PM, AndyJames said: 83cm inseam. Don't know saddle height. You’re a medium. Saddle height will be around 73cm lowest to 75cm centre of bb to top of saddle. with a 44cm sea tube a 125mm dropper. Depending on arm length you may require a 70 or 80mm stem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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