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18-05.-2006, 08:14 AM

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Little Jackie

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Location: Gosnells West Australia

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Re: Merida Bikes-update

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Originally Posted by Annieb

[QUOTE=Little Jackie]It is not seat height that is the issue. It is top tube length. Of course the saddle will have to be raised for you when adjusting fit on a 15 - 16" frame. Don't live to regret it by just buying what they have in stock! Try an a XS 14" Giant Sedona or Upland for fit. Giant's are sized quite big! New stock should be available now!

TnansksJackie, the merida was beautiful to ride but it was too big, you are right.Out of interest I made some measurments on my old bike it is about 19in with regard to seat hight but much shorter (well 2-3cm) from seat to handle bars compared to the 17 and even 15 inch giants and apollos.
and in the wheel hub to wheel hub measurements .I actually had not appreciated the difference when trying the merida!! Will sit on a few more.
Cheers Ann.

Excellent posting, Ann! It is the top tube length that is the most important! Stay with the 14-16" as George suggests in previous posts! So many bike shops think that if you can reach the pedals etc that the bike fits, which is why there are a lot of bikes sitting in sheds as people find riding them far from an enjoyable experience.

George has posted some good stuff for bike geometry (last post). See how you go with it.

Once you have bought a bike, see if you can get someone who knows in your local area to help you get it set up for optimum riding.

Possibly whilst looking for a bike, phone further afield once you have determined your correct size to find a bike shop that stocks one. You can get your LBS to order in so that you can buy locally!

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Road Bike: Felt F100

XS Ladies Giant Upland (modified)- see it go!
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Last edited by Little Jackie : 18-05.-2006 at 08:16 AM. Reason: Update

18-05.-2006, 08:50 AM

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Little Jackie

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Re: Merida Bikes

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Originally Posted by gclark8

Hi Ann,

I think Jackie has already gone to work.

She had real problems in finding a MTB to fit propery. At 4'11" (on a bad day) her first MTB, a Giant Sedona 14/15" was too high in the front and a bit long across the top tube. She has ridden a Giant Upland (see below) with no front suspension, with the seat right forward or the post turned around she "can" ride it, not a pretty sight.

The bike she fits perfectly is an Apollo Panther, a 12.5" boys bike with 24" wheels. She has semi slicks in 24x1.75 and a 11-28 cassette fitted, it is quite quick. She looks and is comfortable and is in control on the bike.

My suggestion is to keep looking at ladies frames in the 14"-16" range. Take your tape measure with you. Dimension "A" (Apollo) is the important one, 555mm is probably a little long, 520-*540mm may be better.

Apollo Marathon, Shoreline, Altura, Dimension "A": http://www.apollobikes.com/sitebuil...e_geo_cross.pdf

Giant Upland, *Sedona, Dimension "D": http://www.giantbicycles.net/au/cat...ge&modelid=9996

I agree! By getting correct fit I am in control of the bike! (Not the other way round)

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Road Bike: Felt F100

XS Ladies Giant Upland (modified)- see it go!
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