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http://members.rogers.com/theblackfoxx/ "Peter R." <
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> > > On 25 Mar 2003 12:31:42 GMT,
[email protected] (Stephen Baker) wrote:
> > >
> > > >Bruno says:
> > > >
> > > >>Wondering about buying a 2nd hand frame but is a medium right for
me?
> > > >
> > > >We are going ot need a LOT more info to even think about how rudely
to
> > answer
> > > >that one!
> > > >
> > > >;-P
> > > >
> > > >Steve
> > >
> > >
> > > If your unqualified to determine your framesize you certainly don't need an Uzzi. Learn to
> > > walk first.
> > >
> > > Peter R.
> >
> > Give the guy a break. Don't trash him, educate him.
> >
> > Frame sizes differ from manufacter to manufacturer. Best thing to do is
> find
> > an LBS with the same frame or something similar to get sized on. Maybe
see
> > if the person your getting the frame from will let you take a few laps before he strips it on
> > the parts.
> >
>
> Really! If I followed the guidelines on the Intense website I would've purchased a medium sized
> frame and been miserable on it. The folks I
bought
> the bike from knew better and steered me to a large frame which fits me perfectly.
>
> Mike
>
>
I agree, which is why i would always get on the bike i was buying to make sure that it was a good
fit. Most manufacturers make frames around a 5'11" rider without giving any thought to torso, arm or
leg measurements. They can't account for every variety of human who might purchase their stuff.