bugbbq

They make BBS wheels for bikes? ;-)

ultrafreak

If this is to be a street or cross bike then keep it. Agree w/ Matt though, if you intend to do some serious trail riding then you should at least try the smaller frame. I'm 6'1" with a 32" inseam and ride a Klein in a medium. Lots of seatpost showing, but it's appreciated when the trail is technical or there's steep downhill.

You don't want to spend those kind of bucks and be forever wondering.

rbarna

<img src="http://www.neochi.com/~rbarna/car/bike.jpg">8" front, 6" back

I like to ride off cliffs. fast.

size? regular.

-rb

Gorobei

If you are going to be on technical terrain at ALL, you want to have that couple of inches clearance between your jumblies and the top tube. Imagine that you're huffing up an off-camber hill and you hit a root and have to bail: There's a good chance that, under those circumstances, you'll only be able to put down one leg, and it'll be the one that doesn't touch. This = "OMG I think I castrated myself." I've been biking a long time, and if I've learned one thing, bigger frames are better for road-riding, but a smaller one (but not TOO small) is much easier to control on technical outings. Like I said, if you are going to be on tough trails, do your ***** a favor and get the small frame. Or go whack your nuts on the tob tube and THEN realize that you need a smaller frame. Your call .

B

BOOSTD

jerk =)

ScottAW

Exchange it!!! I'm 6'0", but have a short inseam as well. I think I have a 16" instead of an 18".

ScottAW

The first time you slip and come down off the seat, you want a lot of nut clearance. I've got like 2 or 3" nut clearence easy.... And I must say, there have been times when I was VERY thankful to have that clearence.

Damon (Jeepin 4 now)

...your suspicions are correct. The bike that guy sold you (prolly to get rid of that 2000 model) is a tad too big. It won't likely be a problem if you don't plan on riding too much off road, but if you do, I'd suggest you return it for a bike that fits you correctly.

1" of clearance over the top tube is MINUMUM. If you plan on doing any technical riding, you'd better buy a frame with closer to 2" of clearance. The salesman should have fitted you for the bike before selling it to you.

Bottom line: If I were you, I'd take it back ASAP and swap it for a bike that fits you better (even if it means spending a few extra bucks). If you plan on doing much riding, you'll be happier with better equipment. If the saleman gives you any crap, ask to speak to his manager about why he sold you a bike that was too big for you. FYI, I'm also 5'10" and ride a size 16.5" framset. Good luck. ;-)

Matt Turbo

shame on me, though, I haven't ridden it in over a year 8-(
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James R.

I hope they let me do this since the bike was ridden all of maybe 1/8th mile in the parking lot at work before I brought it home...the tires still have the white mold release crap on them. The only thing I did do while fidgeting with the bike at work was to peel off a few of the stickers ;-( but they were lame ones like the frame size which said remove at point of sale. The only one which might **** them off was the helmet and read the manual suggestion...hopefully they won't bust my ***** about this.

I think if they get nasty I'll work the sales dude should have been more responsible angle. This is a perf bike shop (very nice place BTW) I went in there and said straight up...I don't know jack about mountain bikes other than XYZ what would you suggest. Now of course the reciept has some crap on the back about how the final decision on frame size was made by you etc etc and that it's not their fault if it doesn't fit you cause you should have made sure...but c'mon really even for newbies that need some hand holding?

I hope it all turns out otherwise I'll be too afraid to ride on any rough trails for fear the family line will be put in jeopardy :-(

Regards,

James R.