Sizing An LTS
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jimihendrix
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Alloy GT's are measured centre of bottom bracket to centre of top tube at the seat tube junction.
You can tell at a glance with an LTS though, if the top tube joins the seat tube under the pivot point it's a 16" if it's in line with the pivot point it's an 18"
You can tell at a glance with an LTS though, if the top tube joins the seat tube under the pivot point it's a 16" if it's in line with the pivot point it's an 18"
GT's should be measured as per my Line 1; centre of BB to top tube.
A lot of people confuse GT measurements though, and measure to the top of the seat tube and claim this as the frame size. So, its always best to check if buying off ebay etc.
So, my old LTS was an 18" frame. Line 1 = 18" and Line 2 = 20".
A lot of people confuse GT measurements though, and measure to the top of the seat tube and claim this as the frame size. So, its always best to check if buying off ebay etc.
So, my old LTS was an 18" frame. Line 1 = 18" and Line 2 = 20".
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Thanks for the detailed responses. I should have posted a pic earlier, but here it is. As the top tube meets the seat post above the pivot, can I presume this is a 20"?
Must agree that the LTS is "high". I am usually happy with a "L" from most manufacturers, but my LTS DH feels just a little too big for me.
Regards, Mark.
Must agree that the LTS is "high". I am usually happy with a "L" from most manufacturers, but my LTS DH feels just a little too big for me.
Regards, Mark.
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jimihendrix
MacRetro Rider
That look's like it'll be an 18" like Pickles red one above, my explanation was slightly wrong, the top tube being under the pivot on a 16" was right but the 18" has the top tube above the pivot.
I cant remember seeing a 20" LTS, like you say they are big for their size so a 20" would be huge, maybe due to the LTS having a higher bottom bracket height.
I cant remember seeing a 20" LTS, like you say they are big for their size so a 20" would be huge, maybe due to the LTS having a higher bottom bracket height.
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if you ride a 18 hardtail , a 16 full sus usually fits .
