Hello all!
I am looking to purchase an '05 Gary Fisher X-Caliber and I'm torn between frame sizes. I'm just shy of 5'11" with an inseam of about 33.5". I cannot make up my mind as to whether to go with a 17.5"(M) or 19"(L) frame. I took a very brief testride on a 17.5" '03 model, and it seemed to feel alright with the seatpost most of the way out- better than the 17" Kona that I currently ride. I've also done my homework for the most part, and come to find out that Fisher has increased the standover on their hardtail 29ers by about an inch for the '05 models. So as where I probably had 4 or 5 of standover clearance on the medium '03, I would assume that i would have 3 or 4 inches on the '05 model. Bump that up to a large for the '05 model and thats about 2-3 inches of clearance. Maybe less if I eyeballed the clearance wrong to begin with. I'm leaning towards the medium, but I desperately do not want to make the wrong decision, since I will definitely not be able to exchange the bike for the other size.
Which size would you guys go with? (especially helpful if you're around my measurements!!!)
-Joel
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29er frame sizing
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Well it all depends on the type of riding you do. I'm 6'1" and I have a XC bike that is 17" and a MUCH smaller urban at around 15". Get what feels right, no one here can tell you what one will feel better for YOU.
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