Vote: Whats better for me Medium or Large?

1994canucks · 11-15-2005, 09:39 PM

Bike: Demo 8
ME: 200lbs 6 1'
Riding: 85% Shore 15% Parks
90% Shuttleing

ridefruita · 11-15-2005, 09:41 PM

You sound like a large, but I always tend to lean towards smaller bikes for better maneuverability.

Aircorp · 11-15-2005, 10:08 PM

It's a lot easier to adapt to a frame that is too small than one that is too large, especially for the type of riding you are doing.

Professor Frink · 11-15-2005, 10:23 PM

Ever thought of testing one out to see which one you perfer?

pedalhound · 11-15-2005, 11:09 PM

Yeah, don't take our word for it...go test them out and have the shop fit you. We have no idea if you have stumpy legs and a long torso or visa-versa....

TomT · 11-15-2005, 11:13 PM

shoot a message to mattj. he's roughly your height and is riding a Demo 9 frame.

I'd say go with a medium, you'll have an easier time wipping it around on the trail. you might find that the cockpit is a little cramped when you climb, but honestly if your going to be shuttling 90% of the time that shouldn't be much of an issue.

IFO · 11-16-2005, 05:20 AM

Medium.. unless u have really long legs.

im 6' even and i love my Medium, i couldnt imagine wanting to go with a Large.

plus the Demo9 climbs really well even with a standard seatpost..(i dont even need a tele-post.)

Desloc · 11-16-2005, 06:39 AM

A 585mm tt with an integrated 40mm stem and a ~66HA Can feel a little tight for a 6'1" person... but that ultimately depends on the rider.

Take a large out for a spin too. With a 605mm tt and a 19" seat tube is not a 'huge' large.

Des

aShogunNamedMarcus · 11-16-2005, 06:50 AM

If you try them both and cant decide, its always easier to get a longer heavier duty stem than buy a new frame. Or so I think at least.

View Poll Results: What size of frame whould I buy?
Medium	11	73.33%
Large	2	13.33%
Don't buy the demo 8!	2	13.33%
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11-15-2005, 09:39 PM	#1
1994canucks WTF. Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 731 Rep Power: 47313	Vote: Whats better for me Medium or Large? Bike: Demo 8 ME: 200lbs 6 1' Riding: 85% Shore 15% Parks 90% Shuttleing

11-15-2005, 10:08 PM	#3
Aircorp omen. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: PG/BC Posts: 845 Rep Power: 208614	It's a lot easier to adapt to a frame that is too small than one that is too large, especially for the type of riding you are doing. __________________ www.omenapparel.com

11-15-2005, 11:09 PM	#5
pedalhound Artist formerly known as mudpuppy Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Victoria Posts: 9,113 Rep Power: 2725281	Yeah, don't take our word for it...go test them out and have the shop fit you. We have no idea if you have stumpy legs and a long torso or visa-versa.... __________________ The Mountain Bike Life

11-15-2005, 11:13 PM	#6
TomT Rockin' it OG style Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: ummmmm whistler Posts: 252 Rep Power: 3013	shoot a message to mattj. he's roughly your height and is riding a Demo 9 frame. I'd say go with a medium, you'll have an easier time wipping it around on the trail. you might find that the cockpit is a little cramped when you climb, but honestly if your going to be shuttling 90% of the time that shouldn't be much of an issue. __________________ Life always works it self out in the end. Be like me, ride your bike.

11-15-2005, 09:41 PM	#2
ridefruita Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Steamboat Springs, CO Posts: 93 Rep Power: 0	You sound like a large, but I always tend to lean towards smaller bikes for better maneuverability.

11-15-2005, 10:23 PM	#4
Professor Frink Glyvin!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,234 Rep Power: 0	Ever thought of testing one out to see which one you perfer?

11-16-2005, 05:20 AM	#7
IFO Cove STD goodness...Yummy Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 13,650 Rep Power: 4442274	Medium.. unless u have really long legs. im 6' even and i love my Medium, i couldnt imagine wanting to go with a Large. plus the Demo9 climbs really well even with a standard seatpost..(i dont even need a tele-post.)

11-16-2005, 06:39 AM	#8
Desloc ~ 4 BaR LoVe ~ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Port Moody Posts: 1,738 Rep Power: 30890	A 585mm tt with an integrated 40mm stem and a ~66HA Can feel a little tight for a 6'1" person... but that ultimately depends on the rider. Take a large out for a spin too. With a 605mm tt and a 19" seat tube is not a 'huge' large. Des __________________ During the Middle Ages, probably one of the biggest mistakes was not putting on your armor because you were 'just going down to the corner'. - Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey

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