Help what size frame best for a mate
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An 18 is intended for 5-6 to 6-0, a 19 is for 5-9 to 6-3. So it depends whether he likes a smallish frame or a bigger one.
I don't think it follows that a 6-0 with extremely long legs should go for a very big frame. A very big frame will have a very long top tube and a 6-0 with extremely long legs will have a short upper body, and therefore find the long top tube a stretch. Best posture for somebody with long legs and short upper body could come with a short top tube and very long seat post. But a Kona is not a good make for that shape of person anyway.
I don't think it follows that a 6-0 with extremely long legs should go for a very big frame. A very big frame will have a very long top tube and a 6-0 with extremely long legs will have a short upper body, and therefore find the long top tube a stretch. Best posture for somebody with long legs and short upper body could come with a short top tube and very long seat post. But a Kona is not a good make for that shape of person anyway.
Thanks guys he has text me to say he has measured himself and he is 6ft tall and his inside leg is 32-33 inches.
I am 6ft 2" and I ride a 19" which is fine for me, found 18" to be just z bit to small.
Which size you think be best for his measurements??
He wants me to put a wanted thread on for a bike once I know size.
I am 6ft 2" and I ride a 19" which is fine for me, found 18" to be just z bit to small.
Which size you think be best for his measurements??
He wants me to put a wanted thread on for a bike once I know size.
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Depends what he wants it for, XC or for the more relaxed position of this new fangled AM riding
I would think a 20" Kona would be too large for his legs so possibly 19"
But if he really wants to find out, get him to sit on some in a shop or first do this to get some real measurements ranges.
http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CC ... ATOR_INTRO
It will give fit's for different styles of bikes, videos of how to measure properly and then even what length stem should be used.
Will also give MTB/Road bike setups if you switch between the sites.
XC is probably more the RetroBike style of bike.
I would think a 20" Kona would be too large for his legs so possibly 19"
But if he really wants to find out, get him to sit on some in a shop or first do this to get some real measurements ranges.
http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CC ... ATOR_INTRO
It will give fit's for different styles of bikes, videos of how to measure properly and then even what length stem should be used.
Will also give MTB/Road bike setups if you switch between the sites.
XC is probably more the RetroBike style of bike.
