charlesk

i am having a hard time choosing between the 17" and 19" frame size. I am 5'9" 200 pounds 30"inseam. I have ridden both frames and on paved trail they both ride a bit different. I will be riding paved trail 90% of time. The 17" frame feels comfortable if I was riding offroad and I can turn sharp easier,,but the 19" frame feels maybe,slightly,better as a long distance paved road riding bike. On the 19" the seat post is down almost to the bottom. Confused about which bike to get,I feel like i am between both sizes. I guess I can adjust seat,handlebars accordingly,,any more advice on which is best suited for me?

Raiyn

1. The Sedona is a COMFORT bike, not really intended for any real offroad activity. Fireroads are fine, singletrack - not so much.
2. I can't see you. Therefore I can't determine what size you need, photographs won't help. You need to have your LBS size you to the bike and ultimately go with what feels best.

Just a side note the Giant Cypress with it's 700c wheels is a hybrid, not the Sedona which has 26" wheels.

webist

It seems there is a really wide difference between the two bikes. I agree with Raiyn. Check with the LBS and go with what feels best.

I just sold my Sedona DX. Really enjoyed it on fire trails and even crossed a few washes with it. Found I was just not comfortable roughing it.

.:MTB:.

I would normally say to go with the smaller frame so the bike will be easier to move around on to balance yourself, but since Raiyn said this is a comfort bike, I'm not sure if that applies

mtbikerinpa

Hehe, yes it is comfortable, but they mask a lot of the potential with the lower models. Go for the top model, it is a great design. I have been using my 1992 Sedona ATX (20.5 inch) for fire roads, road tours, XC races Free ride sessions... Good frame. The stock forks are pretty bland and heavy, the derailieurs are alright but will hold up fine. The big thing is they are nice handling and easily upgradable.

Raiyn

What a difference 13 years makes. The frame may be OK but it's crippled by the adjustable stem (I don't recommend this for ANYONE going offroad much less a 200+ pounder) low rent suspension seatpost (even the slightly better model on the TOL* version is lacking) If he's serious about offroading it he'll get a real MTB and put slicks on it for the road. Seeing as how he wishes to do the opposite it's not that much of an issue.

mtbikerinpa

As I said, Potential.
Mine started the same way.