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Colin
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Hi all,
Good day. I would appreciate if you can give me some feedback on the sizing question I have for a
new mountain bike. I am looking at a 2004 Kona Kikapu Deluxe and they come in 16" & 18" sizes (NO
17"). Top tube lenght are 22.1" & 23.1" (horizontal C-C), and stand over heights are
29.7" & 30.8" respectively. Other dimension seems to be the same, except head tube is 0.6" longer on
the 18" bike.
My height is 5'8" with inseam of 32" (170 lbs)and based on my findings, a 17" size will be "best"
fit. However, looking at the above 2 choices, which one would better fit me?
I do plan to do some off-road cross country (20%) & technical riding (30%), and also some on-road
touring(50%).
Also, is it true & proven that a slightly smaller frame size is more suitable (better control,
manuverablity) than a larger one?
Thanks in advance.
Good day. I would appreciate if you can give me some feedback on the sizing question I have for a
new mountain bike. I am looking at a 2004 Kona Kikapu Deluxe and they come in 16" & 18" sizes (NO
17"). Top tube lenght are 22.1" & 23.1" (horizontal C-C), and stand over heights are
29.7" & 30.8" respectively. Other dimension seems to be the same, except head tube is 0.6" longer on
the 18" bike.
My height is 5'8" with inseam of 32" (170 lbs)and based on my findings, a 17" size will be "best"
fit. However, looking at the above 2 choices, which one would better fit me?
I do plan to do some off-road cross country (20%) & technical riding (30%), and also some on-road
touring(50%).
Also, is it true & proven that a slightly smaller frame size is more suitable (better control,
manuverablity) than a larger one?
Thanks in advance.