Sizing
 

Hey guys-
I need some help choosing a Banshee Scream frame size. I don't have access to one so I can't try it out ahead of time. I am about 5'10 to 5'11 without shoes, and with shoes I am about 6'. I weigh about 145-150. My height is in between the field of medium and large according to Banshee. So I have no idea where to go...medium or large. I freeride a lot and like to downhill. I love to do drops, rolls and jumps. I mainly want to do some big hit stuff, but I also enjoy fast downhill. I am leaning toward the medium, but I am afraid it may be too small for me. The large would be a good choice, but it may be too big! AH! I currently ride a large K2 Disco Monkey that I think is too big for me., just for reference. Thanks a lot!

Generally, if you are between sizes, go for the smaller option or pick another brand that fills the gap.
If you go for the smaller one, you have more standover clearance, but do check the length (reach from saddle to bars) against your current setup. If you dont like your current setup, decide how you want to improve it and use that as your benchmark.

When measuring a bike, there are all kinds of angles that are almost impossible to measure, esp with a suspension system. I suggest you consider the bike as a 2D graph with the origin (0,0) at the bottom braket. Measure your points of contact as coordinates. Use a plumbline and a tape measure.

according to the chart at banshee, I should go with the large. should I go with that or go a smaller?

Base it on your leg length. If you have lengthy legs, go with the large. If you are a little stalkier, get the medium.

You do want the bike to fit a touch small if you are actually going to be freeriding :) Banshee also fits big. The tt's are nice a long. I can ride my gf's small and I am 6'5. It isn't all the comfortable but it is doable. I could likely live with a medium :)