URGENT ADVICE

[pop1]

IM 6"2'. IS A 19' 94 MODEL KONA KILAEUA GOING TO BE TOO SMALL FOR ME. HAVENT SEEN THE BIKE YET BUT IT COULD SAVE ME A 3 HOUR ROUND TRIP :?

 

[Rsmith]

Not stupidly small, but I think that you'd feel a bit squashed in the tt length. A 21" would be ideal IMHO but some people say they prefer smaller frames. Sorry not much help, I know, Rob

 

[shovelon]

IM 6"2'. IS A 19' 94 MODEL KONA KILAEUA GOING TO BE TOO SMALL FOR ME. HAVENT SEEN THE BIKE YET BUT IT COULD SAVE ME A 3 HOUR ROUND TRIP :?

Well I think so if you want perfection, but depends on your liking. For example, I am 5'11" and a 19" (Large) bike is perfect for me. I have an Xlarge bike and it fits a little odd to me, having to use a 90mm stem, and offset the seatpost to the front.

You could outfit a 19" bike with a rear offset post like a Thompson, and a stem like a 135mm to 150mm, and like it maybe.

Terry

 

[pop1]

kona dilema

cheers rob, might still be worth a look.pop

 

[orange71]

depends on your proportions too. I'm a similar height, but because most of my height is in my legs, I need 21" frames (with short top tubes!).

 

[pop1]

kona

cheers. will go try her out.

 

[john]

IM 6"2'. IS A 19' 94 MODEL KONA KILAEUA GOING TO BE TOO SMALL FOR ME. HAVENT SEEN THE BIKE YET BUT IT COULD SAVE ME A 3 HOUR ROUND TRIP :?

NO NEED TO SHOUT!

 

[Anthony]

Kona's size chart recommended size 19 for 5-9 to 6-3 and size 20 for 5-11 to 6-5.

I have a 16, a 17, an 18 and a 19 and they all fit me fine with different stems, although 16 and 17 are my favourites. I tried a 20 once and found it ok for commuting, but a bit too long for xc really.

 

[one-eyed_jim]

I'm 6'1" and I ride a 20" 1994 Kilauea. It's fine.

I've thought about trying a 19"- I suspect that would be fine too.

Your call.

 

[orange71]

IM 6"2'. IS A 19' 94 MODEL KONA KILAEUA GOING TO BE TOO SMALL FOR ME. HAVENT SEEN THE BIKE YET BUT IT COULD SAVE ME A 3 HOUR ROUND TRIP :?

NO NEED TO SHOUT!

yes but it's urgent!