Cannondale Jumbo size frame?

fletch247
fletch247 Posts: 16
edited June 2013 in MTB beginners
Hi there

I am looking at buying a Cannondale Trail SL3 year 2012 model.

I am 6' 3" tall and about 17 stone. Does anybody know if the JUMBO size of frame will suit my height and build.

I used to ride a RIZE 4 full suspension size XL and this was fine.

Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks

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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Sit on it.
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  • .blitz
    .blitz Posts: 6,197
    Allegedly the jumbo size is for really big tall people. I'm 6'2" 15 stone and have a size L Rize and even that feels like a big old gate sometimes. Personally I would not want a bigger bike for off road
  • fletch247
    fletch247 Posts: 16
    I would love to be able to sit on the bike but its an internet buy from Paul's Cycles.
    I think I will look for an XL size frame.

    Can anybody suggest a decent hard tail for around £400 / £500

    Thanks
  • cooldad
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  • Thewaylander
    Thewaylander Posts: 8,594
    Im 6'2" and i ride a medium...

    so my thoughts is its probably waaaay to big.
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Don't assume you are an 'XL' frame size in everything. Sizing varies a lot bewteen brands. 6ft 3 is above average, but not by much. My mate is 6ft 9 and weighs 20 stone, a Trek 3500 in XL is probably a bit too big for him!
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  • Game
    Game Posts: 7
    Live about 2 minutes from Pauls cycles

    was going to see if they had one off these in the shop myself to try

    Iam 6ft 2 and 16-17 stone so might be able to give you some feedback on the weekend if I get around to it

    looking at it a 22inch frame seems to big everything I have read suggests a 19-20 for my height
  • fletch247
    fletch247 Posts: 16
    Great. Let me know how you get on
  • Game
    Game Posts: 7
    OK then didn't get to see the jumbo but tried a Large framed cannondale and that was just right

    someone else the same size as me was also trying on which he purchased and end up with a large

    would like to add the sl3 + sl2 bikes are stunning in the flesh
  • fletch247
    fletch247 Posts: 16
    Dos anybody know anything about the Voodoo Bizango or the Voodoo Aizan. The review of the Bizango looks to good to be true. Does the Aizan have an air fork. Thanks
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Awesome thread confusion.
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  • fletch247
    fletch247 Posts: 16
    Do i need to start a new thread to talk about a different bike? Confused on the confusion comment! :D
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    No I'm sure everyone has ESP. Logic is obviously not your strongest asset.
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  • Andy Redz
    Andy Redz Posts: 11
    I am 6ft3 & 17stone the Sl5 in a large is perfect with a few adjustments on the seat and handle bars

    I like so much will upgrade it some components as there ponie!!!

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