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Frame size - L v's XL

miller82 · 2018-03-16 17:26:38

Hey folks, any sizing experts out there ?? looking for advice. looking at buying a planet x ec-130. https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/FRPXEC130DP/planet-x-ec-130e-rivet-rider-carbon-aero-road-frameset theres a large for 620 , or the XL is 930.... in terms of geometry : L : top tube 57 cm & seat tube 54 xL : top tube 59 cm &…

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16-03-2018 6:26pm

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miller82

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Hey folks,

any sizing experts out there ?? looking for advice.

looking at buying a planet x ec-130.
https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/FRPXEC130DP/planet-x-ec-130e-rivet-rider-carbon-aero-road-frameset

theres a large for 620 , or the XL is 930....

in terms of geometry :

L : top tube 57 cm & seat tube 54
xL : top tube 59 cm & seat tube 55

i'm 6' 2.5.

my wallet obviously wants the Large.
any thoughts in terms of making it work ?

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#2 16-03-2018 8:24pm
Cee-Jay-Cee

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Size L will be a good fit for you. XL where the top
Tube is 59cm would be way too big for you.

It’s easier to make a small frame ‘fit’ than one that’s too big.

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#3 16-03-2018 11:12pm
Plastik

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Would agree, that XL looks like a monster frame. You'd fit the L far better.

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#4 18-03-2018 8:26pm
miller82

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cheers folks ...appreciate the feedback

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