CS-496 Build / 27.5+

[ro7939]

I like the look of a full rigid 29+, but I don't want to ride it ...

Haha!  Today's most understated comment!  Had a strong love/hate relationship with my full rigid 2016 Trek Stache 5 29+, carbon fork, the first and last such bike Trek made, for good reason.  Sold it several weeks ago.   

We got millions of rocks in N. Utah bigger than my head, winner of countless international "big head" awards!

OTOH..........such bike seems well suited for "gravel" rides or high ratio of road miles.  But high ratio of large rocks like Utah, forget it.  Man, such bikes look sweet though, especially full carbon as pictured.       

[tripleDot]

What's the height of the rider and frame size?  I'm trying to choose between getting a custom Ti touring/adventure bike or this 29+ for my nextv project. But I'm not exactly that tall, just a bit shy of 5'10. And a concern that I'd look funny in a large 29+ bike.

Here is a picture of the finished bike:

[carbonazza]

He's 6'2 and took a 21"
I'm 5'10 too, and this is definitely too big for me

But a 19" or 17" should do it.

[SportingGoods]

I'm 1m81 (whatever feet and inches ) and picked a 17" frame (assembled in 27.5+).

Most people would have picked a 19" frame for my size but my inseam is not too big and I wanted this bike to be easy to move around (for real mountain action). So I deliberately picked a smaller size and don't regret so far. My seatpost is well extended, but not at the limit.

The bike feels really lively and turns nicely in tight corners.

[Cypher]

There is good information that can be obtained 24 hours

[samroy92]

Did the CS-496 come with the headset from Peter? Or did you have to pay extra on the order?

[MVinter]

I think it was extra. Talk to Peter, no problems.

[samroy92]

I think it was extra. Talk to Peter, no problems.

Thx

[samroy92]

Posted my build thread over in the 29er section: http://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,1508.0.html

[julicostantini]

Nice build. I have the same frame and my derailleur hanger torn in a crash. I don't have a replacement. Does any one know where can I get a new one?
regars

[alex-henson]

I know this is an old one, but looking at the flyxxi version and wondered on sizing.

I'm 6'0.5", 32" inseam, positive ape index, typically on the cusp of L and XL.

Should I go 19" or 21"?

[carbonazza]

I know this is an old one, but looking at the flyxxi version and wondered on sizing.

I'm 6'0.5", 32" inseam, positive ape index, typically on the cusp of L and XL.

Should I go 19" or 21"?

My friend with an XL/21" is 187/90cm inseam.
I'm 178/89 and ride L/19" usually, while you are in metric units 184/81cm.

A 21" would probably accommodate better your long torso, with a more comfortable stack height.

[alex-henson]

Thanks carbonazza! I was leaning the same way but nice to have a second opinion.