Frame size?

truebrit87

What size frame should I be getting? Im around 5'7".... Cheers for now

supersonic

Could be anything from 14-18inch. Go and try some out!

timeless1

Just got a new GT I'm 5'10" needed a Medium frame.

nicklouse

truebrit87 wrote:

What size frame should I be getting? Im around 5'7".... Cheers for now

as sonic says 14 to whatever. so what do you want the bike for? jumping? DH? XC or just riding on some path/trails? More info needed.

truebrit87

nicklouse wrote:

truebrit87 wrote:

What size frame should I be getting? Im around 5'7".... Cheers for now

as sonic says 14 to whatever. so what do you want the bike for? jumping? DH? XC or just riding on some path/trails? More info needed.

Some XC and Trails really...

supersonic

Prob around a 16. I ride 3 GT bikes, one is 17, another 18, the other 20.5! All for slightly different usage. So trying a few out is the way forward, as top tube length has a big impact.

truebrit87

What size frame would a 16 be? Would that be a Small?

supersonic

Could be! As I say, depends from brand to brand.

truebrit87

Thanks for the help Supersonic, That IDRIVE looks wicked

supersonic

Its not bad lol. Works out pretty big for its medium listed size.

tank121

I was in a similar position about 1 year ago. I'm 5 5", the 14" meant i was too cramped in the cockpit.

With a 17" i had no top bar clearance, this is what is settled for

17" but a unique frame shape which gave me some clearance.

http://www.cyclesportsuk.co.uk/product_ ... ts_id=4442

ghostyjack

I'm 5'11" and plan on using a mountain bike mainly for cross-country and trails (at least to begin with). But as can only afford 1 bike, so will need to also use it to ride to work (will need to get a 2nd set of wheels for this though).

I'm looking at the Saracen Zen 1

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.aspx?ProdID=5360032968&referid=Frogoog

As it has a low slung top tube, I'm a bit confused on which size to go for, 17" or 19".

Any Ideas?

supersonic

As above, try them out if you can - could be one or the other!

punkypossum

There seems to be a strange link between price and size as well. When I bought my trek4300 I needed a 19.5, but I sat on a Trek6000 which is higher up the range, and because of the more stretched out racing position I only needed a 17 (well, I would have done if I had been able to afford one....)

P.S. I'm just under 6 foot

kangaroo

hi, I could do with advice on this as well, im 6ft with long legs and looking for a AM bike, do i go for a large or a medium

punkypossum

If most of your height is in your legs (like mine) then probably a medium, but again, every bike is different, so try them out!