Scott spark sizes - are they really that important?

mariecross
mariecross Posts: 76
edited September 2010 in MTB general
Hey guys,

I am a female rider 5'9", 33" inside leg and longish arms. I have the chance to buy a Scott Spark 10 Carbon in a Large. I have ridden the medium and found it OK but the seat was pritty much to the top.

Will the large be significantly different. I know you are going to say try before you buy but I can't fit a ride in before the offer is gone.

Your thoughts please x
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  • bails87
    bails87 Posts: 12,998
    If the length across the top was fine then I'd stick with the med. I'm 6 ft, and I rode a large which seemed about right. might mean nothing though. :wink:
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  • mariecross
    mariecross Posts: 76
    Ok, problem is the medium isnt for sale!!!! BBBOOOOO HHHOOOOOO
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    Read into that what you will :)

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  • xtreem
    xtreem Posts: 2,965
    Size of seat tube in my opinion is sort of irrelevant, you can always get longer seatpost.
    The biggest problem is the top tube length. Feeling cramped or stretched out on longer rides ain't pleasant.

    The difference between the M and L will be something like 20-30mm longer top tube, and probably longer stem.
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  • andy46
    andy46 Posts: 1,666
    http://www.scott-sports.com/us_en/produ ... 335/217923

    according to Scotts geometry chart there is an inch difference in top tube length between M and L size frame.

    hope this diagram helps (scoll down and click geometry) nice bike and good luck :)
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  • Dr S
    Dr S Posts: 146
    Off to evans for a test ride of both sizes, for what its worth, I could'nt get on with a medium but do ride a large scott spark.

    I'm 5'11'' tall

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  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    I have ridden the medium and found it OK but the seat was pritty much to the top.

    That's quite surprising, they're not that small IMO. Have you actually ridden the large? If not that seems the obvious thing to do! Being a girl, with relatively long legs you may find it too much of a stretch though.

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