Candidate for drop bar MTB... sizing help?
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Candidate for drop bar MTB... sizing help?
Hi All,
I've been scouring craigslist for a drop bar mtb conversion candidate. The general consensus is to either size down (to keep top tube length appropriate) or size up so there won't be much seat post showing. I am a hair under 6 foot and have about a 33 " inseam. According to some size calculators, I should be riding a 19.5 " mtb, which leads me to believe an 18.5 " could be a good candidate. I have one I am looking at in that size range, but this GT Karakoram popped up on craigslist and looks good. Thoughts?
Thank!!
I've been scouring craigslist for a drop bar mtb conversion candidate. The general consensus is to either size down (to keep top tube length appropriate) or size up so there won't be much seat post showing. I am a hair under 6 foot and have about a 33 " inseam. According to some size calculators, I should be riding a 19.5 " mtb, which leads me to believe an 18.5 " could be a good candidate. I have one I am looking at in that size range, but this GT Karakoram popped up on craigslist and looks good. Thoughts?
Thank!!
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I went one size larger and shortened the reach (stem). This because I have long legs and arms and the saddle would have been way high. A larger frame will get the bars higher in the front, less aggressive.
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Thanks [MENTION=177723]Loose Chain[/MENTION], Karakoram ended up being 20" frame. Brought it home and am looking forward to playing with it!
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