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What size bike? |
I am 6'2" and 240 lbs. I am pretty well sold on buying a Cannondale Caffeine, or possibly an F4. I went to two different LBS, and one told me I needed an XL frame, and the other said that I needed a Jumbo. I have a 34" inseam on my jeans. Which size do I really need? A professional shop can fit you properly. They can check the stand over on both size frames. If it is where you are making the purchase -- which one you buy makes no difference to them so they are motivated to size it correctly. Then once you find the right stand over hight (a good dealer) they will put the bike on a trainer and check the other dimensions to assure proper fit. I'm talking seat height, forward and back, proper length handlebar stem and even fit your shoe cleat to the pedals. It would not be out of the realm of normal service to insist on a professional fit to a new bike purchase. If you are not buying the bike from a dealer -- you can choose a Cannondale dealer and pay them a nominal fee ( $25 ) to fit you. I'm 6'3 with a 36" inseam and an XL frame is the right size for me. Ultimately you've seen the fit not us. But, my guess is the smaller bike is the one for you. It's VERY common for people to buy bikes on their own or even from a shop with help that are too large. It amazes me. A MTB should be smaller than a road bike. If you feel good on the XL get it. At 6' 2" I'd even try out a large and see how it fits. It surely can't hurt. BTW your weight has nothing to do with fit. |
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