I'm about to buy a full suss bike second hand. Got my eye on a few and will be buying within the next few weeks. I am noticing that a lot of the bikes like Specialized and Trek for example state something like:
Actual 18.5 inches
Virtual 17.5 inches
I get that. I think. So virtual is what it kind of would be if the top tube was more horizontal and traditional?
Thing is, I hear of a lot of people say to buy the smallest frame you can get away with because it's "more chuckable" and controllable over jumps and when mucking about. Is this generally what people do?
I have ridden my mates medium sized Specialized stumpjumper and it feels fine. But then I get on a large and it also feels fine but more stretched out.
I am 6ft2 and lanky build and weigh about 11 and a half stone. I know buying second hand is a gamble, but would you say I should generally look for LARGE frames around 19/20 inch or mediums around 17/18 inch?
Any advice welcome.
Actual 18.5 inches
Virtual 17.5 inches
I get that. I think. So virtual is what it kind of would be if the top tube was more horizontal and traditional?
Thing is, I hear of a lot of people say to buy the smallest frame you can get away with because it's "more chuckable" and controllable over jumps and when mucking about. Is this generally what people do?
I have ridden my mates medium sized Specialized stumpjumper and it feels fine. But then I get on a large and it also feels fine but more stretched out.
I am 6ft2 and lanky build and weigh about 11 and a half stone. I know buying second hand is a gamble, but would you say I should generally look for LARGE frames around 19/20 inch or mediums around 17/18 inch?
Any advice welcome.