frame size, Agattu heaven and discounts

[musicbooks]

Hi folks,
It is over twenty years since I last bought a conventional bike ( still going strong), but I can't remember how to choose the correct frame size. I think my old faithful is a little on the small side... or I have grown.. highly unlikely!! I am five eight with an inside leg measurement of 30" . Also, very impressed with the Agattu.. I was just about to purchase a Forte but now I might have changed my mind. Do you think 50cycles will offer the 10% discount for gents frames in 2008?
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[flecc]

Do you think 50cycles will offer the 10% discount for gents frames in 2008?
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They might do on a firm order with deposit, worth a try.
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[musicbooks]

They might do on a firm order with deposit, worth a try.
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Thanks Flecc,
I'll give it a go and let everyone know what they say
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[allotmenteer]

Hi folks,
...but I can't remember how to choose the correct frame size. I think my old faithful is a little on the small side... or I have grown.. highly unlikely!! I am five eight with an inside leg measurement of 30".
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One rule of thumb is to stand astride of the top tube and ensure there is an inch or two of clearance between vital parts of your anatomy and the tube.

The only way to know is to try the bike since there doesn't seem to be much consistancy in frame measurements between different types of bikes / manufacturers.

Different bike styles will affect what frame size you can cope with.

I'm virtually the same dimensions as you, being 5'9 and 30" leg. I have a 17.5" mountain bike for off-road use and a 22" frame mountain bike for on-roading.

 

[flecc]

One rule of thumb is to stand astride of the top tube and ensure there is an inch or two of clearance between vital parts of your anatomy and the tube.

The only way to know is to try the bike since there doesn't seem to be much consistancy in frame measurements between different types of bikes / manufacturers.

The top tube rule of thumb has been messed up by todays MTB style steeply sloping top tubes though, and if anything, it's more difficult to judge now than ever before with so many weird frame forms about.

A rough guess and choosing the size below that first thought of seems to be the safest now, but it's good that 50cycles has helpfully provided a size and rider height chart for the Kalkhoff, something very rare these days.
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