Frame size / Actual frame size

Vivid

Hi,

Just been having a look at the new Trek Fuel EX8 09 model, i am slightly confused by the frame sizes.

The 17.5in frame reads 16.5in actual frame size.

Never seen this before so i would be grateful if someone can explain what is meant by these figures e.g. what frame size is the bike, 17.5in or 16.5in.

Link is below

http://www.trekbikes.com/uk/en/bikes/mo ... /fuelex8e/

Click geometry to see details.

Thank you in advance.

supersonic

Not sure what they mean to be honest. Some measure to the top of the seat tube - some measure uo the seat tube to the middle of the top tube. Others measure vertically to the middle of the top tube.


All listed size from a specific manufacturer does is differentiate it from other sizes in the range. May not correlate at all to another manufacturer, and the same advice as always - try them out ;-)

nicklouse

supersonic
Might have to venture out with a tape measure over the holidays.

supersonic

Hell, I am not going to a Trek dealer, not started smoking pipes yet ;-)

Saying that, I should be off to JE James this weekend, I'll go and torment the staff.

Vivid

Thanks for the reply's