Hey all,
I've got a sweet deal going on a Schwinn Homegrown on the net and I'm wondering if this is going to be too small for me. I'm about 5'11" (I get different measurements from different doctors ranging from 5'10.5 to 6'0", it's weird). I currently ride a 20 inch frame that is far too big for me ( I should have gotten the 18 inch size a few years ago). The other size for a Homegrown is a 19 inch, but the deal I am getting is at a great price. Do you think I can just max out the seatpost? Are there any guys this tall riding a 17 inch? Standing straight with my feet together, my inseam (minus the crotch) is about 33 - 33.5 inches . The difference between the top tube lengths between a 19 incher and a 17 inch is about .6 of an inch, so I am only worried about seat tube length and getting the right leg extension.
Thanks all!
Oh. I'm gonna add that I MIGHT do some trials work, so a smaller might be
better, and I also like an aggressive position. I ride mainly trails - double and singletrack... Someone told me that the sizing on homegrowns are weird too, is this true?
OH. I'm also going to add that I hate being stuck in between two sizes. It sucks doesn't it?
I also posted this to mtbr.com, so if you've replied to this, thanks. I should think no one would care if I cross-posted to another SITE....
I've got a sweet deal going on a Schwinn Homegrown on the net and I'm wondering if this is going to be too small for me. I'm about 5'11" (I get different measurements from different doctors ranging from 5'10.5 to 6'0", it's weird). I currently ride a 20 inch frame that is far too big for me ( I should have gotten the 18 inch size a few years ago). The other size for a Homegrown is a 19 inch, but the deal I am getting is at a great price. Do you think I can just max out the seatpost? Are there any guys this tall riding a 17 inch? Standing straight with my feet together, my inseam (minus the crotch) is about 33 - 33.5 inches . The difference between the top tube lengths between a 19 incher and a 17 inch is about .6 of an inch, so I am only worried about seat tube length and getting the right leg extension.
Thanks all!
Oh. I'm gonna add that I MIGHT do some trials work, so a smaller might be
better, and I also like an aggressive position. I ride mainly trails - double and singletrack... Someone told me that the sizing on homegrowns are weird too, is this true?
OH. I'm also going to add that I hate being stuck in between two sizes. It sucks doesn't it?
I also posted this to mtbr.com, so if you've replied to this, thanks. I should think no one would care if I cross-posted to another SITE....