Frame size?
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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?
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No way of telling unless you know what build you plan, and other measurements ie top tube length/reach.0
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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 degreeKev
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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.0 -
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 onCurrently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0 -
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.0 -
5'6 and a 15-17" frame generally would be my first choice for a test ride.Closet jockey wheel pimp whore.0
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Should be fine. http://www.halfords.com/wcsstore/librar ... _guide.pdf0
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