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MTB Frame size for XC Singletrack?
Quick heads up - after some 1-2-1 tuition I'm considering replacing
the frame of a Specialized Rockhopper 2007 for a Cove Stiffee on the grounds that the more relaxed head angle may be more steady and get the weight back giving a little more time to assess obstacles before committing (I'm told). So for a 6" rider (with slightly shorter legs than normal) should I go for the 17.5" or the 19.5"? My existing frame is 19" which is good for long rides/climbing but not so good for chucking around twisty tracks (at least not by me anyway...) Many thanks, Duncan |
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MTB Frame size for XC Singletrack?
On Jul 15, 10:32*am, Duncan Smith wrote:
Quick heads up - after some 1-2-1 tuition I'm considering replacing the frame of a Specialized Rockhopper 2007 for a Cove Stiffee on the grounds that the more relaxed head angle may be more steady and get the weight back giving a little more time to assess obstacles before committing (I'm told). So for a 6" rider (with slightly shorter legs than normal) should I go for the 17.5" or the 19.5"? My existing frame is 19" which is good for long rides/climbing but not so good for chucking around twisty tracks (at least not by me anyway...) Many thanks, Duncan I'm 6'4" and ride a 19" frame for its chuckabilty, which means a lot of exposed seatpost and 100mm stem. This has worked for me on the Cannondale's and GT's I've owned, but I've not ridden a Cove and so I don't know how their frames measure up. Look at the top tube length between your 19" Specialized and the Cove 17.5" and if they're pretty close I'd go for the 17.5". If you end up with the 19" and find it too stretched out you can always switch out the stem for a 40 or 50mm. Laters, Marz |
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