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10-05.-2007, 09:24 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
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what frame size????
I want to buy a Giant Yukon mtb bike. I m going to use it both on and off road (both pavement and cros-country). I need help on the frame size. Got really confused when I checked on the internet about all those frame size theories. Im 182 cm (5.11 ft) tall. Should I go for a 19 or 21 inch bike? Also got confused because in my country the Giant Yukon comes in sizes of s,m,l,xl. Really confusing guys.
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10-05.-2007, 10:24 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Perth (Basso), West Australia
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Re: what frame size????
Go for the 19" with the shorter top tube if road riding.
 See "Geometry" on this page: http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-AU...tain/169/22446/
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11-05.-2007, 05:58 AM
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Location: Costa Rica
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Re: what frame size????
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I'm 178cm and chose the 19" or 19.5" can't remember, My brother is like 185 and has a 21". I could have chosen the 17" or 17.5" but I felt the bigger bike more comfortable. If you can test them it will be easier to make the decision. |
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11-05.-2007, 09:17 AM
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Location: Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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Re: what frame size????
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Size M (19") for riders between 5'8" to 5'11". If closer to 6', the L (21") frame. Because GIANT (and many other) MTBs have a steeply sloping downtube, the old 'rule of thumb' of straddling the frame with 1" spare of crotch is difficult to apply. Any shop will almost instantly fit a bike to you based on taking a shoes-on height measurement.
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14-05.-2007, 06:20 PM
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Re: what frame size????
Thank you all for the advices. I did try them both and the 21 inch felt better and more comfortable. By the way giant yukon seems very nice.
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