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Old 05-15-12 | 09:13 AM
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mrfizzed
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Weird size question

I am in the market for a new MTB. Heavy into road cycling but going for a new MTB. Getting a specialized rockhopper. Cant decide first of all on a traditional 26er, or a 29er? Next, I own a Specialiszed cross trail in a 19". It is a bit too big for me. I have a weird body apparently. I am 6' but have a longer torso and shorter legs. On a road bike, everyone when I tell them I am 6' says on you are a 598cm bike without actually measuring me. Once inseam etc are measured I come out to a 56.2cm bike in a perfect world. So, according to everyone I should be a 19" MTB, however I am debating a 17.5". Also the 29er in a 19" is bigger than a 26er in a 19" and then also the 17.5 in a 29er is bigger than a 26er in a 17.5. Am I crazy for thinking that if I get a 29er I should go with the 17.5 but maybe if I go with the 26er go with the 19? Make any sense? Any BTW please do not respond with, go test ride the bikes and see what feels best. I am looking for opinions etc. Anyone else out there in my position? Anyone out there around 6' ride a 17.5 or should I absolutely be a 19"?
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