Stumpjumper FSR Frame Size?

Kimbo

For some time now I have been considering making the move from my current Hardtail to a Full suspension bike. I have the opportunity to purchase a lightly used 2007 Stumpjumper FSR Expert with a medium frame for œ1500. Currently I ride an Orange Crush with a 19" frame, which although I generally find comfortable it can be a bit of a beast to manoeuvre on the windy single track that makes up most of my regular riding. My question is that at 6 ft tall would I find the medium frame too small? Specialized recommend the frame for up to 5'10" but when I sat on the bike it felt fine and my thinking is that with a smaller frame size I would find the bike more manoeuvrable. Would I be making a mistake if I purchased this bike?

miggillicuddy

Mine's a medium. I'm not tall(about 5'9 give or take...) but I've got the seat way up and I'll need to consider a longer stem If I grow anymore(i'm only 16 so it's a possibility:( )

I would have <i>thought</i> it would be a tad small but definitely try and take the bike for a proper ride and see how the geometry feels.

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Jon71

Hi,

I have just bought a Stumpjumper FSR Comp a few weeks ago and the medium felt to compact for me and I am 6 foot as well so I went for the large which feels a 'tiny' bit longer then my previous 19inch bike but when I measured from seat tip to grips it was the same. I have done a couple of 6 hour rides with no problems though so I feel it is the correct size for me.

The medium definately felt too small though, you should maybe try one out though.

Anonymous

im not sure if this will be much help but i have a 04 model stumpy in medium. the spec sheets suggested that the max height for the rider should be 5 foot ten. i am 6 ft one and find the bike perfect.
to be honest, my reign and road bikes are "too small" for me but i prefer the more compact frame size.
the only bike i ride which is correct for me is the orange and i still wish i'd bought the smaller size instead.

basicly what i am saying is that the suggested bike size is a guide, whatever feels right for you is the correct size.

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Kimbo

Thanks for the feedback. I guess I will see if I can take the bike out for a ride or hire one locally to see how I get on. Is œ1500 a reasonable price for the Stunpjumper FSR Expert given that it is lightly used and would have cost œ2000 new? The other option I considered was to go for a new SJ FSR comp but the kit on the Expert is very tempting. Any views?

ddoogie

The sizing of a medium Stumpy FSR is perfect for me at 5'10". I'm running a zero layback post and a 100mm stem to get the reach just right. My 6ft buddy also found it quite nicely proportioned. Have a ride around on it and swap a few bits around to get the ideal bernard mathews!pit position.

As for price; œ1500 seems fair. I'd definately go for the expert over the comp. Not that the comp is a bad bike but the kit on the Expert will make it lighter and much more like the bike it should be.

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Kimbo

Cheers for the feedback. Appreciate the advice.