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08-06-2011, 05:20 PM #1
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08-06-2011, 06:21 PM #2
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Hey, can I ask your height/what size you got?
I usually ride a 17.5 in frame but the reach on the x-caliber is a little longer than usual...however our local store doesn't have the 15 in. frame in stock (just 14 and 17.5).
I might go up tomorrow to check it out anyway but I'm just curious! You named two of the bikes I'd hoped for and I hadn't considered Treks, but seeing as how we apparently want about the same bike I should probably consider the x-caliber
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08-06-2011, 07:18 PM #3
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Jess- I'm 5'7" ish ( tad over), got a 17.5 X-Caliber. I was torn between a Sm and Med El Mariachi - but neither was available to test ride, so still unsure on it. I was leaning to Sm,LBS thought med. For the Myka I preferred the med, lbs thought I should have gone large. My commuter is a lg Specializeed Ariel, and I think she's marginally too big.
I was surprised by how perfect the 17.5 X-Caliber feels. Definitely not too long reach.Kim
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08-06-2011, 07:54 PM #4
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Thanks for the info! I was just going by numbers, haven't tested, so for all I know it'll feel fine
I'm 5'7" also and I have relatively long torso and arms.
Now I'm all (preemptively) excited!! I'll cross my fingers...I want a new bike
Hope you're enjoying yours!
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08-06-2011, 08:00 PM #5
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Congratulations on your new bike! She looks ready to hit the trails...
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08-07-2011, 02:24 PM #6
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Congratulations!
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08-07-2011, 02:37 PM #7
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Congratulations!
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