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I am looking at getting a dirt jumping, urban, freeride etc, hardtail bike. I ride a lot of XC and I have injured my bike and components several times due to jumping off or objects and the lighter weight XC components just cant handle it. I want something that I can abuse a lot more than an XC bike. My problem is that none of the bike shops around here have any aggressive style bikes that I can test so I'm not sure what size of frame I need. I am planning on building up a bike because I love building up bikes. I am just looking for input on how to size up this frame compared to an XC frame. Just by looking at the shape and dynamics of the frames I really cant tell how it would compare to an XC frame. Are there any tips on sizing one up or if its common to add or subtract a few inches compared to an XC frame. I'm about 5'10" and 175 +/- if that helps any.
Well, any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks
Well, any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks