Frame size problem, change needed?

Danielsan
Danielsan Posts: 35
edited June 2009 in MTB beginners
Ok, so I took a risk last year on a BeOne Aspire 2.0 from CRC, obviously couldn't test ride it but the spec seemed good for the money.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=14964

I bought a 20.5" frame as the measurements I took from me seemed to fit in with the guidance on CRC. I'm now wishing I didn't. Having been able to really test this baby out recently, it rides really well but is just, well, too big for me! I'm 6'1" by the way.

So, is it worth changing the frame and transferring the components over, upgrading certain bits over the near future? Or should I put this one down to learning from mistakes and get myself a new bike completely?

Thoughts anyone?

Cheers.

Comments

  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    If the frame is the same, then yes. But is different, very hard to judge how it will size up - they vary so much, even for a listed size. Plus many parts may not even fit.
  • Si78
    Si78 Posts: 963
    Hi
    I would sell ur bike and get a new one that fits you. From a shop where you can try it out for size :wink:

    Im 6'1", with a 33" inner leg and I ride an 18" (medium) Boardman. Seatpost is virtually as high as it can go, but the more compact frame feels better 8)

    Si
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  • Danielsan
    Danielsan Posts: 35
    Thanks for your replies chaps.

    The fact that many parts wouldn't fit was always a concern and for that I agree that getting a new steed would probably be the best idea. I suppose that's always the problem of buying online, even when the deal is too hard to resist!

    I'll stick with it for the time being I think until I've saved up enough for a new bike. Shame, as the BeOne really is a lovely bike for the price.
  • elPedro666
    elPedro666 Posts: 1,060
    It's not impossible to change the frame for reasonable money, the bits that might not fit are seatpost & collar, BB, forks (if the steerer's been cut too short for the new headtube - worth checking this before buying I'd say!). Also worth checking it's a 'normal' headtube (1 1/8"), not oversize, and 'normal' (135mm) rear axle spacing (which I'm assuming yours is...).

    With a bit of care you can minimise this to post & maybe collar and finish up with the frame of your choice.

    I'm hugely biased though, as the frame is the be-all & end-all of any build for me, the rest is (almost) disposable.

    Happy hunting!
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  • Ditch Witch
    Ditch Witch Posts: 837
    Another vote for selling up and starting from scratch. This time, get out and test ride some bikes and get measured properly.
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  • ads4
    ads4 Posts: 698
    Frame sizing seems to so different for different bikes! I love small frames, my last bike was a 17" and I am 5'11", 13.5 stone. I bought a Hifi Pro a couple of weeks ago and the 17.5 felt too small, so I went with the 19". I've reduced the stem from a 105mm to 70mm and it fits much better now :)
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