Jadon Posted December 31, 2010 Posted December 31, 2010 I am interested in buying a Cannondale Scalpel 3. Unfortunately I cannot take it for a test drive as it is on the other side of the country to where I am!Size quoted is 18.5 inch. Can anybody confirm that this is a large, or better still refer me to a sizing chart? My height is 1.88m in bare feet and a T shirt. Yes I have Googled the matter but cannot find anything definite, and the official website directs you to a garment sizing page when you click on the 'sizing' tab! Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks!
bontie Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 http://www.cannondale.com/usa/usaeng/Products/Bikes/Mountain/Full-Suspension/Scalpel/Details/2598-1VP3LBLK-SCALPEL-3 Click on the geo tab at the bottom - sizing chart is there. No mention of a 18,5", large is 19", but it could be that your source has just measured it inaccurately... Great bike that...
Jadon Posted January 1, 2011 Author Posted January 1, 2011 (edited) Thanks Bontie. Would you agree that if it is in fact a 19" and therefore a large, it would suit me for size?Maybe my question is not whether the bike on offer is a large or not, but whether a Large Scalpel is suitable for my height....... Edited January 1, 2011 by Jadon
bontie Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 No idea - I have a friend who is about 1.85 and he had a large Scalpel... Maybe this could help :http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=FIT_CALCULATOR_INTRO Otherwise phone a Cannondale dealer to confirm...
covie Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 I am 182cm and I ride a large giant that comes to 21.5 inches 18-19.5 is normally a medium bike. I would advise try and find a local LBS that stock cannondale and speak to them, otherwise give CWCycles a call and see if they can give you a recommendation.
covie Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 18" will definitly be too small, and just as important is the top tube length not sure what it is on the scalpel. If i was to spend that amount of money on a new bike i would go for a measuring and fiting before i even though of clicking that payment button.
Jadon Posted January 1, 2011 Author Posted January 1, 2011 It's a second hand machine, but I agree, let me contact my LBS. Or better still, try one out......Thanks for the feedback.
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