Is this too small for me?
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Is this too small for me?
So, I've been shopping for a mountain bike for 12 years...and I'm still shopping. Thinking about getting one of end of year frames that's on sale everywhere. Sizing is my issue. I test rode a Specialized Epic...size Small...it seemed fine. The LBS guys thought that would be a good fit for me.
I'm 5'5"...28.5" inseam. I used CompetitiveCyclists fit calculator. They put me on a 22.1" toptube. The Specialized Epic has a 21.8" toptube. Pretty close. 15.5" seat tube.
Well...I came across a nice Salsa El Santo frame in my price range. Except it's XS size. They call it a 14" frame...but the seat tube measures 16". And the horizontal/virtual toptube is 21.1"
Any thoughts? Will the Salsa be too small for me?
Thanks!
I'm 5'5"...28.5" inseam. I used CompetitiveCyclists fit calculator. They put me on a 22.1" toptube. The Specialized Epic has a 21.8" toptube. Pretty close. 15.5" seat tube.
Well...I came across a nice Salsa El Santo frame in my price range. Except it's XS size. They call it a 14" frame...but the seat tube measures 16". And the horizontal/virtual toptube is 21.1"
Any thoughts? Will the Salsa be too small for me?
Thanks!
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After 12 years, I'd say it's time to sh** or get off the pot.
Get the Epic and ride, ride, ride the wheels off it.
Get the Epic and ride, ride, ride the wheels off it.
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so i'm just trying to figure out if this el santo would be too small. any idea?
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i'm spreading too much money around right now. i'm upgrading my roadbike, tt/tri bike, and cx bike this winter. and i'm considering buy this mountain bike frame to start building up to have it ready by late late winter or early spring.
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............or even more.
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I Ride a Med Epic, 5'8" 150lbs. I don't recommend it for everyone though. No the El Santo won't be too small either. I imagine they will feel very different though.
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interesting...why will they feel so much different? materials? geometry? something else?
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Just guessing mind you, but the Fuax bar rocker linkage, compared to the FSR, Horst/Brain setup. Didn't really look at geometry. I love My Epic But As I say I don't recommend it for everyone. It's not the best "All Round bike" I can use it that, way in Kansas, but I don't know where you are And I'm the first one to admit there are better all around trail bikes.