BMX - new frame size

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JMC

11-04-05, 10:58 AM

hi guys.
as u might have guessed, i will likely need to buy a new frame soon. i need a slightly bigger frame anyhow, but i was just wondering:
i have my manuals dialed on a 20.5" frame. the frame i'm getting is 21"
i got two questions:

1. will that 0.5" size difference gonna mean i gotta start manuals from scratch again
2. is there really that much difference between 20.5" and 21"?

thanks.
J

CMcMahon

11-04-05, 11:13 AM

If you're not banging your kness on your stem on your old frame, thenyou should be fine with another one.

JMC

11-04-05, 11:22 AM

okay. but when i do cancans, and double cans, i feel really cramped for space to put my foot through...

Jerry Garcia

11-04-05, 06:07 PM

Yes you will have to readjust, .5" is noticeable when you change frames. maybe buy a 21+ if you feel REALLY cramped.