Elwin Posted February 29 Share Looking for wisdom. I am 190cm and most bike size charts shows I am XL, while size L is mostly up to 188cm. The market is flooded with good deals in Large MTBs, but very little XL bikes available. My question is will I regret buying a Large MTB, is there a way around it? I can't seem to find a decent XL bike compared to the L bikes available. Any suggestions? Bicycle Yard WESTERN CAPE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillippe Coetzee Posted February 29 Share Hi I was in the same boat, I am 1.86 and is borderline L/XL. On your length I would recommend going for a XL. I know some brands are bigger like silverback. What brand are you looking for ? But in short yes its a struggle to find decent XL deals.. What is your budget +- ? I actually have a XL Merida 96 carbon frame that I need to list for sale 😎 Edited February 29 by Phillippe Coetzee Additional info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Stewart Posted February 29 Share I am 190cm as well, and I ride a XL frame. I do feel that a size L is not entirely too small. If you have reach issues you can always add a longer stem and some riser bars to even that out. I just bought myself a size S5 (XL) Spez Stumpy, but I am pretty confident an S4 would also have worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elwin Posted February 29 Share @Phillippe Coetzee, budget is about 20k-25k. At the moment I'm still just browsing as my job hours doesn't allow for cyclimg at the moment. But definitely in the market for a carbon hardtail frame once work allows for it (and the budget of course) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elwin Posted February 29 Share 18 minutes ago, Phillippe Coetzee said: Hi I was in the same boat, I am 1.86 and is borderline L/XL. On your length I would recommend going for a XL. I know some brands are bigger like silverback. What brand are you looking for ? But in short yes its a struggle to find decent XL deals.. What is your budget +- ? I actually have a XL Merida 96 carbon frame that I need to list for sale 😎 What is your price? 😅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongoose! Posted February 29 Share I am 1.9m XL Definitely. I have a XL Scalpel I might sell in future. Not sure what mtb your looking for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elwin Posted February 29 Share Just now, Mongoose! said: I am 1.9m XL Definitely. I have a XL Scalpel I might sell in future. Not sure what mtb your looking for? Due to budget I'm looking for carbon hardtail with mid range groudset (GX 1x12) But if a soft tail comes along for the right price I'll look into it as well Mongoose! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillippe Coetzee Posted February 29 Share 1 hour ago, Elwin said: What is your price? 😅 I will pm you some pictures and the price when I am home 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lapierre Posted February 29 Share Stick with the XL - Rather a bigger frame with shorter stem, than vice versa Mongoose! and Elwin 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Sywurm Posted February 29 Share I am 1.92cm tall, have been riding L my whole life, until 3 years ago. I bit the bullet and got a XL hard tail frame. I don't know if it is the steel frame, the size, or both, but the bike rides like a dream. Way more comfortable and less pain on longer rides. PS. I also got a lekker saddle with the XL bike. I don't think I'll go back to a L frame(depending on the deal and manufacturer). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted February 29 Share 6 hours ago, Elwin said: Looking for wisdom. I am 190cm and most bike size charts shows I am XL, while size L is mostly up to 188cm. The market is flooded with good deals in Large MTBs, but very little XL bikes available. My question is will I regret buying a Large MTB, is there a way around it? I can't seem to find a decent XL bike compared to the L bikes available. Any suggestions? Fwiw, I am 1.82 and a XL fits me perfectly (brand=Rocky mountain). My point being, since you are an outlier, look at the actual numbers of the geo. ChrisF and Nickyr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampies Posted February 29 Share I find modern geometries (HT and ST), especially trail bikes, much better on the larger frames. Lately, if in doubt, I upsize. I am 1.94 and used to hover between a L and XL 10-15 yrs ago because a XL mtb was a "plaashek" and dropper posts were not even a gimmick yet. Now I ride an XL and even XXL and find them much easier to ride. Better reach, center of gravity (especially with a dropper), etc. If you fear a HT might be too top heavy, consider the dropper to compensate for it on more technical sections. Happy hunting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongoose! Posted February 29 Share I have also this frame available if you interested - Merida Big. nine 1000 lite frame size 23" Its Aluminum. Not sure if you are looking for a complete bike or want to build one up (which is much more fun...😜) PM me if you interested. ChrisF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertWhitehead Posted February 29 Share 1 hour ago, Mongoose! said: I have also this frame available if you interested - Merida Big. nine 1000 lite frame size 23" Its Aluminum. Not sure if you are looking for a complete bike or want to build one up (which is much more fun...😜) PM me if you interested. I can build this up for you 😁. 23" is XXL though Mongoose! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicycle Yard WESTERN CAPE Posted March 1 Share I also have a XL pyga 110 frame laying around if you'd be keen on a build up ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianct Posted March 1 Share Hi Elwin - I have a XL carbon Trek Procaliber hard tail https://www.trekbikes.com/za/en_ZA/bikes/mountain-bikes/cross-country-mountain-bikes/procaliber/procaliber-9-5/p/33258/?colorCode=grey in excellent condition I can give you for R20k. I'm 189 and fit is perfect - I wouldn't go down to L size. WhatsApp me on zero83four455210 if interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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