Gman <
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> On Sun, 01 Dec 2002 12:13:08 GMT, (Pete Cresswell) <
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> > RE/
> >>I am considering getting into MTB. I have been a roadie for some time. I am 6'4", 205. I want
> >>price/performace. Less expensive is better, but am willing to pay for quality. Any
> >>recommendations? Or any recommedations of websites to visit?
> >
> > I'm about the same - maybe an incha taller and a few pounds heaver.
> >
> > My experience, backed up the spiel from a guy who reps a major brand, is
that
> > for anybody over 6'3", a true fit from an off-the-shelf frame is just
not in the
> > cards.
>
> Pete, I'm not sure I agree with that.
>
> I'm a bit over 6'4" with a 36" inseam and about 212lbs right now, but I find that my 2000 XL K2
> EVO 3.0 is a very good fit. I have good leg extension and I even went to risers to bring me into
> more of an upright position and lighten the front end a bit.
>
> Having said that, I guess the "fit" can be somewhat subjective. I've never had any professional
> help in ensuring the bike is ergonomically correct, but I do ride it a fair bit and it feels
> very good.
>
Agree about fit - I'm 6ft 1" and have a Marin Full sus frame in the garage that is too big for me
and ride a large Orange which does fit - they do a size larger too, cant believe that these larger
sizes only span the sizes 6'2" to 6'3"
Russ