Cyclocross - Sizing for Jake The Snake

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DaveScott
12-21-04, 06:49 AM
I’m ordering a new Jake the Snake and need help determining the proper size. I’ll use the bike for commuting, road training, and cyclocross racing next year. I am 6’ tall with a 35” inseam (long legs) so I’m thinking a 58 or 60cm frame. Thanks


gbike
12-21-04, 07:37 AM
I'm 6'2 and ride a 58 Jake, with a 120 stem. Probably about the same inseam as you though. You could probably ride either, but I'd suggest the 58 if you're going to do any 'cross racing.

Good luck.

PWRDbyTRD
12-21-04, 03:01 PM
I'm 5'11" with a 32" inseam...sizing please?


Surferbruce
12-21-04, 03:55 PM
TRD-
i'm 5'10"/5'11", 32 inseam and my axis is a 55cm and fits well.

PWRDbyTRD
12-21-04, 05:02 PM
Thank mang :D

DaveScott
12-22-04, 07:51 AM
Thanks, I've ordered a 58cm Jake the Snake which my dealer sized me to. Can't wait!!

:D

.Z.
12-27-04, 12:11 PM
Congratulations to a great bike! I've had mine snake since September and i just love it! I use it for everything but most commuting now in the winter.

Good luck with your snake.
//Larsa in Sweden

cyclochica
12-28-04, 08:15 PM
Thank mang :D

Not to butt in, but I am 5'8" and ride a 56 JTS. You might want to consider that if you are considering the bike.

Brian
12-28-04, 11:04 PM
Not to butt in, but I am 5'8" and ride a 56 JTS. You might want to consider that if you are considering the bike.
I'm going to assume by your name that your female. In which case, your body shape is going to differ (thankfully!) from your average male rider's. Are you more legs, or torso?

cyclochica
12-29-04, 09:30 AM
yes i am female, and i have long legs. my inseam is the same as PWRDbyTRD

Brian
12-29-04, 10:44 PM
More power to ya, chica!

skord
01-02-05, 04:58 PM
I'm in the same boat, shopping for a JTS right now. I haven't driven my car in 11 weeks now, I ride everywhere, every day. Given the terrain I deal with, I've had a lot of locals push me towards the JTS. I'm 6'1", 240 (BMI of 27), inseam of 30" (short legs). I'm hardly small but I ride 1 - 2 1/2 hours every day, work out three days a week. The hardest part about finding ANY bike to fit me is that my torso length is the majority of my height. Any ideas on a frame/stem size combo?

skord
01-06-05, 03:32 PM
Just rode a 54cm Jake home, which I thought sounded small, but it's perfect. Damn short legs.

motion5447
01-07-05, 01:07 AM
I'm 5'11" with a 32" inseam...sizing please?

Im 6'2'', 32in inseam and ride a 56cm jake. I know, im gangly.

hass
01-16-05, 08:58 PM
Skord, how tall are you and what is your inseam?

DaveScott
01-18-05, 08:34 AM
I love my JTS but with my 6’ self and 35” inseam I was getting a lot of neck pain with the 58cm frame on longer rides. It was swapped it out for a 60cm with a short stem and this seems to do the trick. The ideal frame for me would be a 60cm with a 58cm tube-top.

Boogcoop
01-29-05, 12:47 PM
I am 5'11" and just got fitted and bought a 56. My inseam is 32.5"

Tatt2Rider
06-16-05, 07:22 PM
Not to rehash something to old, but at 5'10'' with short 30'' inseam all the road bikes I have tried have been comfy at 56 cm, will this be the same for a JTS or will i need to size down ?

271 lbs so its commute style riding and longer club rides but no racing for me.

DogBoy
06-21-05, 11:05 AM
5'11" 32" inseam, not very flexible. 56 cm roadbike, 54 cm JTS.