Schwinn Cutter to Eighthinch Scrambler: Worth it?
 

Alright, so I'm thinking up switching up my Schwinn Cutter for a different frame because it's a tad bit too big for me. It's a size medium (54cm) and it fits me marginally well, but the standover is just awful (taintcrusher) and it's difficult for me to adjust my pedal straps because I have to reach down so far. I recently rode my friends 49cm bike, and while it felt too small, it still felt more comfortable than mine.

There's a local guy selling 1/8" framesets for $100, and I'm thinking of getting one (after test riding 51-53cm) and then switching all my components onto it. I can think of two advantages for doing this:

1) Better fit
2) Lighter weight (4130 vs the hi-ten on my Cutter)

Any thoughts from BFSSFG regarding this purchase?

The cutter's sizing is pretty off. The small felt like a medium to me. Don't know about the Scrambler, so can't help here...

Do it.

Cool, I'm gonna go get fitted this week and then place my order.

Thanks dudes

Are those the best reasons you could come up with?

If you can get it for a very good deal, then do it. Sell your old one, buy the one that fits. Otherwise save up for a real upgrade, like a track frame or custom frame.

What's a better reason than fitment to get a new frame? I can't think of one.

Dunno. Maybe if it came with a yellow chain, or aerospok...

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