I am getting into mountain biking and currently share the Schwinn Wally world bike I bought with my son as his bike was stolen. I have read good things about the Forge Sawback and was wondering 17" or 19" I am 5'8" 200# plan to ride singletrack, ATV trails, road, etc. Will this be a good bike for me??
Forge Sawback 17 or 19
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I'm in the same boat. I can't see the long sawback thread when I'm logged in so I'll ask the question here:
I'm 5'9" 170#, inseam 33" (up to the hilt) and plan to ride the same kind of terrain as noobie: trails, single track, road. I've ridden a medium (18") Giant Revel 2 and it felt just right but I'm right on the edge between the 17 and 19.
Is it better to be at the top of the 17" size scale or at the bottom of the 19?
I'm 5'9" 170#, inseam 33" (up to the hilt) and plan to ride the same kind of terrain as noobie: trails, single track, road. I've ridden a medium (18") Giant Revel 2 and it felt just right but I'm right on the edge between the 17 and 19.
Is it better to be at the top of the 17" size scale or at the bottom of the 19?
Don't think you can get a better bike for your money, unless you run across a recent model used bike - especially if you wait for a free shipping or find a 10% off coupon code.
I would go with a 17" unless you have an extremely long torso and short legs. I'm 1 1/2" taller and ride a 19", but had to get a shorter stem. I believe the effective top tube on the 17" is around 22 1/2". If you measure your current bike, it might give you a good idea of the fit.
Added: The eff. top tube on the 19" is about 23 1/4"
top tube (effective): It's measured horizantally from the center of the seatpost to the center of the head tube.
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I would go with a 17" unless you have an extremely long torso and short legs. I'm 1 1/2" taller and ride a 19", but had to get a shorter stem. I believe the effective top tube on the 17" is around 22 1/2". If you measure your current bike, it might give you a good idea of the fit.
Added: The eff. top tube on the 19" is about 23 1/4"
top tube (effective): It's measured horizantally from the center of the seatpost to the center of the head tube.
Thanks for the reply. I wondered if the stem length might make it tough because I have a stalky torso and not the longest arms (all my suit jackets are shorts). Unfortunately, I don't own a bike yet to compare anything to...
I do have AAA though, so I'll definitely be taking advantage of the discount.
I do have AAA though, so I'll definitely be taking advantage of the discount.
Noobie, the Response doesn't look even half as good as the Sawback. If you (or anyone you know) has AAA, you go to AAA.com and click "Discounts">"Shopping" along the top. Find Target.com on the list and order the bike just like you normally would.
On the pay screen, there's a little checkbox that says something like "You have $38 in e-Gift/credit. Apply?" Just leave it checked and it makes the total drop to the low $400s with shipping. For me it was like $405.
On the pay screen, there's a little checkbox that says something like "You have $38 in e-Gift/credit. Apply?" Just leave it checked and it makes the total drop to the low $400s with shipping. For me it was like $405.
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