What size frame?
03-06-05 | 09:07 AM
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What size frame?
OK, my parents just confirmed to day that they'll pay part of my Specialized Hardrock Sport. 
Now I have a question: what size frame should I get? According to some online converters I'm 94lbs and 5 foot 3" (I might've calculated something wrong, if anything looks out of place, tell me 
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I'd be doing urban assault, freeride, some dirt jumps and trails. My friends say size 15 for better control and currently this is the size I'm thinking about too - the thing is, would I not grow too big for the frame after a few years, or would the frame last me as long as I don't break it?
(I'll test ride when I get it but until then I'd like some advice)
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Now I have a question: what size frame should I get? According to some online converters I'm 94lbs and 5 foot 3" (I might've calculated something wrong, if anything looks out of place, tell me ).I'd be doing urban assault, freeride, some dirt jumps and trails. My friends say size 15 for better control and currently this is the size I'm thinking about too - the thing is, would I not grow too big for the frame after a few years, or would the frame last me as long as I don't break it?
(I'll test ride when I get it but until then I'd like some advice)
Thanks
03-06-05 | 09:28 AM
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The 15 will be good for you. My son is 4'10" and he rides a 15. It's a little big but he'll grow into it.I also ride a 15 for urban and jumping and I'm 5'10"
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03-06-05 | 12:31 PM
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OK, thanks for confirming.
Today morning my heart nearly jumped out when my parents said they'd pay me 325 euros out of the 425 euros that the Hardrock Sport costs. I'm so happy!
Today morning my heart nearly jumped out when my parents said they'd pay me 325 euros out of the 425 euros that the Hardrock Sport costs.
I'm so happy!
03-06-05 | 01:25 PM
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Is it easy to find places where the sell just the frame? I suppose it'd be hard to change the frame cause you have to take off all the components, etc...
03-06-05 | 01:31 PM
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Get a Small or 15.
If you ride it long enough (several times a week) you'll be ready for a whole new bike in a couple of years anyway. Wear it out Man! That's what they're made for...FUN !
eBAY has lots of "Frame" only auctions. But like I said, the components should be about worn-out too by that time. Just like the shirt logo if you "Ride It Like You Stole It"....
If you ride it long enough (several times a week) you'll be ready for a whole new bike in a couple of years anyway. Wear it out Man! That's what they're made for...FUN !
eBAY has lots of "Frame" only auctions. But like I said, the components should be about worn-out too by that time. Just like the shirt logo if you "Ride It Like You Stole It"....
03-06-05 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Drunken Chicken
OK, thanks for confirming.
Today morning my heart nearly jumped out when my parents said they'd pay me 325 euros out of the 425 euros that the Hardrock Sport costs. I'm so happy!
Today morning my heart nearly jumped out when my parents said they'd pay me 325 euros out of the 425 euros that the Hardrock Sport costs.
I'm so happy!Woah, you lucky! I had to pay half of my first bike, and have to pay for any upgrades / new bike(s) myself, but I'm not complaining
03-06-05 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ^oZ
Woah, you lucky! I had to pay half of my first bike, and have to pay for any upgrades / new bike(s) myself, but I'm not complaining
No big deal, I get mostly straight As or a few Bs along with the As (and no, I'm not a geek, I have a life and friends )The thing is, 100 euros is 10 months of pocketmoney so...
