What framesize?

[gleini]

I can´t find a table anywhere over framesizes on the chinerframes. I´m 175cm tall. What framesize would fit me? 17" or 19"?

[MTB2223]

http://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,96.0.html . Not only how tall your are is important, also the leg length.

Please take a look at the Bicycle Frame Size Calculator, http://www.ebicycles.com/bicycle-tools/frame-sizer

But the length of the top tube is important and different on every model and frame sizes.

[Cnasta]

I would say 17" (unless your legs are strangly long )

[gleini]

My legs har approx 85cm. Different calculators give me different answers. The one linked here said 19". But I think its better with a smaller frame than a frame that feels a little too big.

[Patrick C.]

I'd also vote for 17.  I'm 178 cm with around an 82 cm inseam, so slightly taller but with slightly shorter legs.  I have a 17.5" IP-057 with a 70 mm stem and it fits well- I've certainly never thought it was cramped or too small for me.  The standover for the Chiner hardtails is quite a bit higher than my old 26er- with my Chiner I only have a 2-3 cm clearance standing on flat ground, compared to 6-8 on my old 26er.

[Cnasta]

I'm 178, but with short legs (inseam around 81-82cm). I orderded a 17,5" frame in december (waiting for delivery).

85cm would make a 19" possible I guess, but I think a smaller frame is preferable over a bigger frame (when in between sizes).

You could of course ask around to see if someone has a 17,5" or 19" frame you could try

[gleini]

Thanks for the answers. I just needed to clarify my thoughts. I think I will go for a 17" frame.

[Vipassana]

I would got with the 17 or 17.5".  I think I'm just pushing the lower limit of the 19" IP-256 and I am ~178cm tall with ~84cm true inseam (measured in bike shorts, not pant inseam).  The bike fits well with a shorter stem (80mm), but I would like some additional stand over height.  An 80mm suspension fork or my ~85mm rigid equivalent would make it perfect for my stand over.

For you, it appears that you have longer legs for your height.  I would expect you to have a high seat position, but a relatively short reach, though perhaps you have longer arms.  I would expect you to have an 80-90mm stem as well.

[JohnnyNT]

Try the spreadsheet, works like a charm: http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=51071

[carbonazza]

Try the spreadsheet, works like a charm: http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=51071

wow... this spreadsheet is spot on with my bike and size.
In addition, it gives road bike sizes, and some other bike related data too.

[brmeyer135]

Somebody mentioned that you might have to have a 90mm stem - at that point or 100mm, I would look at the next frame size up.
The popular set up these days is a short stem with wide bars.
Granted, this is only one thing in many to look at.

[Cnasta]

Try the spreadsheet, works like a charm: http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=51071

That is quite helpfull. Thanks!

However, I disagree with the heartrate part of the sheet. It's not possible to make general assumptions on that topic. It's better to have it sorted out by a qualified doctor, or figure it out by yourself (heartbeat monitor and some experience will make a better sheet

[JohnnyNT]

I agree with heart rate, 220-age is the crudest approximation. Still, for the bike fitting part it's very good.

[gleini]

The link does not work anymore.

I´m also afraid of having a too big frame that will make the bicycle feel big and have a bad propeties.

[JohnnyNT]

Weird, link works for me normally.