what size

QED
QED Posts: 9
edited June 2007 in MTB general
Looking at getting a kona fire mountain or the eqv GT and im not really sure on size my last bike was a 20inch which fitted well enough but wasnt really the fastest turner being quite large. so im not sure weather to jump down to a 18inch or not, the shorter top tube isnt really ideal seeing as it also has to be used for a 4 mile road ride to and from work each day.

thoughts?

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  • mmm_pie
    mmm_pie Posts: 1,934
    The saddle can raise up to make up the 2 inches, but get down to an LBS and try out smaller frames before you decide.

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  • ride_whenever
    ride_whenever Posts: 13,279
    You can always get a layback seatpost to give you more effective toptube length whilst keeping the wheelbase short.

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  • Flurry
    Flurry Posts: 698
    IIRC specialized frames come in odd numbers so if an 18 is too small give one a try

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  • QED
    QED Posts: 9
    i see, the local and only bike shop dont let you test em, just sit on them. I did ask but they said somthing about insurance an accidents if they let people ride them...

    How much difference does it make the shorter wheel base/ shorter top tube make for road riding

    local place doesnt stock spesh only kona gt and some cheapy looking funny brand.
  • ride_whenever
    ride_whenever Posts: 13,279
    TBH, as long as you can get good leg extension and maybe stick some slicks on your not going to notice too much, air resistance negligible in comparison to rolling resistance.

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    My Single Speed

    Always remember to pick your Uni according to the local trails or you'll be stuck with nowhere to ride for three years!
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    Carbon 456
    456 lefty
    Pompino
    White Inbred
  • paulf2007
    paulf2007 Posts: 341
    if you still have your old bike and its right for you. Measure top of seatpost to centre of bars, taking note of the stem length. I always set up a new bike I'm building by making that measurement right from what I know to be right for me. I also set the saddle rail to centre of bb to the corect measurement and I'm ready to go without any messing about. If you remember these measurements you can decide what bike is going to be ok. Another exampleis I have a titanium hardtail 14" but with a 410mm thomson layback post and 120mm stem it is fine, when normally I ride 16" and 18" frames.
  • QED
    QED Posts: 9
    how does a 120 mm stem affect handling make it slugish?

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