Free ride frame size
05-06-05, 02:53 PM
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Free ride frame size
I have an STP1 on order.
I did not specify the frame size, though now I see the STP frame comes in "regular" and "Large"
Between the two there is a 1" difference in the top tube, A .2" difference in the head tube and a .80" diffence in the wheel base.
I am 6' / 185lbs. basically a newbie and wondering which size frame I should have ordered or if these differences will even be noticable.
I did not specify the frame size, though now I see the STP frame comes in "regular" and "Large"
Between the two there is a 1" difference in the top tube, A .2" difference in the head tube and a .80" diffence in the wheel base.
I am 6' / 185lbs. basically a newbie and wondering which size frame I should have ordered or if these differences will even be noticable.
05-06-05, 03:22 PM
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A regular would seem like the way to go, as the bike should be eaiser to maneuver
05-06-05, 03:30 PM
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Those size differences seem so slight, I wonder if it would even make much difference. Especially for free ride.
So if I got a regular size frame, it might be a bit easier to handle and if I got a large, it might be a bit more comfortable when I am sitting and pedaling some distance.
So if I got a regular size frame, it might be a bit easier to handle and if I got a large, it might be a bit more comfortable when I am sitting and pedaling some distance.
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Originally Posted by jc1
So if I got a regular size frame, it might be a bit easier to handle and if I got a large, it might be a bit more comfortable when I am sitting and pedaling some distance.
07-18-05, 12:51 PM
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i have a Trek Bruiser 1, i'm 6'0" 210lbs, and i got the 14.5" frame and love it, responsive like crazy
07-18-05, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by jc1
So if I got a regular size frame, it might be a bit easier to handle and if I got a large, it might be a bit more comfortable when I am sitting and pedaling some distance.
Bingo. Thats exactly what you'll find.
