Hi Guys, looking to buy my first downhill bike and was wondering what size bike I should be looking at. I'm about 6ft and weigh about 87kg. There seems to be plenty of 2nd hand medium bikes around but I'm thinking a large would probably be more suitable. Been to a few shops and have been told a medium would be OK but others have said definitely large. Don't know what to believe. Any advice is much appreciated. Cheers, Adam.
What size downhill bike should I get?
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Yippee_Ki_YayMF
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Depends on the brand. Like shoes, some brands build them bigger/smaller than the next.
dunndog
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You'd want a large at 6ft. Check the sizing of the bike you're keen on, if they come in 4 sizes then the medium will be pretty small, even if they come in 3, i'd be going the large. Personal preference, but I think these days with weights coming down and geo getting dialled in, to days large isn't the mega mass of runaway steel it used to be.
captainmorgan
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I think it comes down to personal preference. I'm 6 foot and have always ridden small or medium DH bikes as I prefer the feel of them. You don't need to worry as much for sizing on a DH bike, like you would on a XC bike. You'd be fine on a medium.
I'm 6ft 4" and would not dream of riding anything under a large. I've had Giant Glory's in the past and can say that the large frame pre 2013 was a good fit but after sitting on a 2014 Glory the weekend just passed I can say that it felt like a small and I could not ride it. Try the bike before you buy it!
Jesterarts
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I am 6'4", 95kg and I currently have a Giant DH Comp Medium.
I find this fine for what I need, but my next bike will definitely be a large.
So if you are on the hunt, I would say a large unless you find a mega awesome happy time deal on a medium and then go and sit on it before commiting to by as there is a bit of wriggle room between bikes/brands when it comes to the term "medium".
Good luck.
I find this fine for what I need, but my next bike will definitely be a large.
So if you are on the hunt, I would say a large unless you find a mega awesome happy time deal on a medium and then go and sit on it before commiting to by as there is a bit of wriggle room between bikes/brands when it comes to the term "medium".
Good luck.
Its impossible to say. The model of the bike has a massive effect due to design
Find out what bike/bikes your lookin at then come back here and let us all know, I'd suspect most bikes you will fit on a large although some you may fit a medium and than there's the personal factor some guys like slightly larger or smaller bikes.
Find out what bike/bikes your lookin at then come back here and let us all know, I'd suspect most bikes you will fit on a large although some you may fit a medium and than there's the personal factor some guys like slightly larger or smaller bikes.
Thanks
Thanks Guys, some helpful information. I'm looking to buy a second hand bike for around $1000, so not too much coin. I'll just have to get out and ride around on a few and find something that feels comfy and at the right price. I'll let you know how I get on when I find one.
Thanks Guys, some helpful information. I'm looking to buy a second hand bike for around $1000, so not too much coin. I'll just have to get out and ride around on a few and find something that feels comfy and at the right price. I'll let you know how I get on when I find one.