Frame size?

mathematics · January 2014

I have an old carrera kraken frame that i started as a project a while back and thinking of starting again. It's a 16" frame I'm around 5' 7/8" will it be too small?

Thanks

supersonic · January 2014

No way of telling unless you know what build you plan, and other measurements ie top tube length/reach.

KevChallis · January 2014

I have the same frame, and I'm 5'9", I prefer a smaller frame, I like to be able to move the frame around underneath of me, and have my seat higher up for trails, but it's personal preference I think to a degree

Kowalski675 · January 2014

KevChallis wrote:

but it's personal preference I think to a degree

Indeed, I'm 5' 10" and my Kraken's a 20" frame. I do have a long inside leg for my height though.

The Rookie · January 2014

5'9.5" and on a 16" carrera, but I am short in the leg and arm so need the smaller frame, to that end I run a setback, not inline, seatpost.

If you are of a regular build I would think it will be fine, you may need to toy with stem length and seatpost setback to get it spot on

Kowalski675 · January 2014

The Rookie wrote:

5'9.5" and on a 16" carrera, but I am short in the leg and arm so need the smaller frame, to that end I run a setback, not inline, seatpost.

Opposite way round for me - long legs, so I bought the 20" and I've just bought a 50mm stem to go with the new forks and an inline seatpost to replace the original laid back one.

paul.skibum · January 2014

5'6 and a 15-17" frame generally would be my first choice for a test ride.

decentdescent · February 2014

Should be fine. http://www.halfords.com/wcsstore/librar ... _guide.pdf

shigllgetcha · February 2014

Im 5'6or7 and I ride a 16inch vulcan

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