Cube Ltd 29er

bwlmog
bwlmog Posts: 15
edited July 2013 in MTB buying advice
Hi All,

After much searching I have come to the conclusion that the above bike isn't available in a 26er version only 29er. I have therefore decided to get a 29er, I've tried the 26er Cube Acid and that fits fine (20" frame). But I haven't tried a 29er and am unsure whether to go for a 19" frame or 21" frame. I'm 6ft 2in tall with an inside leg of 32".

Could someone help, as there isn't one in stock locally to try.

Thanks in advance.

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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Compare the top tubes lengths.
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  • bwlmog
    bwlmog Posts: 15
    Hi Supersonic,

    I've had a quick look and theres only 2-3 cm difference, the problem is I can't find anything that shows the length ground to seat. I appreciate that people have seats at different heights but it would be useful if they showed a minimum and maximum length.
  • plasma_man
    plasma_man Posts: 129
    I'm 5 9 with an inside leg of around 30, and have a LTD SL 29er. I went for the 19" frame, my tackle is touching the bar when I stand but that doesn't matter much, the bike feels the right size. The 17" I tried only felt small as when turning tight, my elbows were digging in to my side a bit, the fitter guy noticed that too. It may just be exaggerated because of the relatively wide bar though. My seat looks a little lower that average. I did change my bar to a slightly narrower low riser. The big flat bar had mega control but after 30 mins my thumbs were killing me. Cubes size chart might help a bit, but it shows a 19 should be too big for me!
    - 2013 Cube LTD, SL 29, grey / black.
  • ste_t
    ste_t Posts: 1,599
    Same as Plasma_man, I'm 5'9" and ride a 19" sl29. Fits perfectly, but you need to try at least one of them out if you can!
  • bwlmog
    bwlmog Posts: 15
    Spoke to supplier on the phone and he recommended the 21" based on my size as apparently one of the staff in the shop is a similar size and he finds the 19 a little on the small size. Also popped into Halfords and the sales assistant there also recommended a 21" frame so I've taken the plunge. Can't wait for it to be delivered now - bet weaher changes now :oops:

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