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pcginn said:
What size Cake 4 DLX would somebody 5' 7" normally ride.
I bought a 17 1/2" and am wondering if I should have gotten the 15 1/2"
I can handle it fine, but standing over it, it feels more like a 19.
Thanks in advance for you response.
Sizing is not always based on height. Also, depends on reach of your arms and inseam length. Most people are average sized so size on production bikes is kind of guessed for average sized riders.
I am 6' 1" and ride a L or 19ish full suspension bike. 19" Cake. I bought my brother the 17.5" Cake (without him being present) because he is 5'9" and I understand his measurements AND riding style.
I kinda think you should be on the 15.5" Cake. Hopefully you may be able to talk the bike shop you bought the bike from in to exchangeing for the more correct size. The bike shop should have put you on the correct size bike. Often the customer says " yeah, I love it" even though it is not the ideal size.
On the 17.5" you are on you can use a shorter stem and push your saddle forward to acheive a more comfy ride. Now, if you were on a 15.5 You would need a longer stem and the saddle pushed back to get the
same comfy position as on the 17.5".
An idea that has been floating around is that it is better to have a slightly smaller bike than have one slightly too big. The smaller bike would be easier to "flick" around on the trail.
Hopefully I didn't create any confusion. I especially hope it all works out.:thumbsup: