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29er / Re: Carbonda FM936 Sizing
« on: January 06, 2023, 12:01:58 PM »
Thanks for the swift reply Zilcho. So I suppose at the same height but different body length, I'll hopefully be just in the sweet spot for the L? It's a 70mm stem on the Vitus L, versus a 60mm stem on the M.

I just don't want to end up feeling like it's too small for me, I vaguely remember agonising over the 19" or 21" Specialized all those years ago and went for the larger option. My gravel bike is an XL but I think that's quite a short format.

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29er / Re: Carbonda FM936 Sizing
« on: January 06, 2023, 06:19:51 AM »
I know it's a hotly debated issue on the main thread and this one, but I'm looking at getting the CRC Vitus FS Rapide which uses this frame.

I've not had a 'new' mountain bike in 10 years so aware geometry and sizing has changed.

My existing MTB is a 21" Specialized HardRock Disc Pro (26" wheel), which I modded to a 100mm RockShox.  I've tried several geometry calculators and overlays online and I'm usually either missing one measurement or not quite understanding something, so it's been difficult to ascertain what the comparison would be.

Long story short, I'm 188cm tall, ~187cm 'wingspan', I wear a 32" leg trouser but according to a tape measure and guidance online, crotch to ankle bone is closer to 33". Presumably I want the size Large?

It's going to be used for light trail riding and occasional road use if I'm out with my kids. Nothing massively demanding, just want to be comfortable for a few hours.

The only modern comparison I've got to compare is my partner's Liv Tempt 1 2021 (Medium, 29" wheel), which feels small for me.

Thank you

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