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Started 2 years ago by cincytri
Latest reply from Satellite

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cincytri
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Might have a "can't miss" deal on a Gristle and I wanted to get a feel for road to MTB sizing. I'm 6-0 with a longer torso and I ride a 57.5 Compact road frame. Any advice on general sizing for the Gristle frame? Its would be my first MTB purchase, so any help is appreciated...

Posted 2 years ago #
teamfubar
Member

I'm guessing a 19" or 20". If you're long in the torso, I'd bet a 20" would be closer to your right size.

Posted 2 years ago #
cincytri
Member

Yikes...so not the 18" at my LBS. I haven't had a chance to test ride it- should I even bother or is there just no chance it is right for my body?

Posted 2 years ago #
sbsbiker
Member

I'm 5'11" and ride a stock 19. If you are taller and longer in the torso the 2 may be what fits you.18 would be way too small. Just cause it has a 29 wheel won't make it fit bigger people. Have you ever been able to ride a 18?

Posted 2 years ago #
cincytri
Member

I haven't been on a MTB since college. I'm trying to get off road a bit since I was recently run off the road by a dump truck. I have no idea what size Moots I need, but it sounds like the 18" is not a good option.

Posted 2 years ago #
teamfubar
Member

Just for reference, I am 6' as well, but I would say with longer legs than torso, and I ride a 19.5" Cinco and based on what I see on the sizing of the Gristle, I'd probably opt for the 20".

Posted 2 years ago #
gearguywb
Member

I am 5'11" and ride a 19...no way that 18 is going to work for you, IMHO. Doesn't matter if it is a great deal or not if it does not fit!

Now I am rock'in (for me :))my RSL :).....

Posted 2 years ago #
egordon
Member

Be mindfull there is almost a 2" jump in standover going from 19 to 20... Whats your inseam? The 18 and 19 have very similar geometry with the same standover and the TT differance only a bout 10 millimeters 23.2 to 23.6 Differance between riding a 100 to 110 stem ..This being said I would ride the 18 to see if you want to make the jump to 20 if you can handle a 33" standover. Otherwise you are likely would be most comforatable on the 19, but the 18 could be made to work. Deal or no deal its best to get the bike that fits.

Posted 2 years ago #
sbsbiker
Member

Over on e-bay...
http://cgi.ebay.com/MOOTS-YBB-GRISTLE-96-er-CUSTOM-TITANIUM-NINER-TREK-NICE-/120628967454?pt=Mountain_Bikes&hash=item1c160bf81e

I'm from Steamboat but this is not my bike, may work for you cinc.

Posted 2 years ago #
cincytri
Member

Thanks for all of the replies. I rode a Large Specialized Stumpjumper FSR today and like how it felt. That bike more closely matches the 19" offerings in the Moots line. Now I'm toying with the idea of a Mooto XZ in a 19"- it will cost me dearly, but hopefully worth it. I took a lot of dives into the woods and have the cuts a bruises to show for it. Never again will I ride MTB using Speedplay Zeros and road shoes...

Posted 2 years ago #
Satellite
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Never again will I ride MTB using Speedplay Zeros and road shoes...

LOL; same reasons I ride SPD's on my road bike too.

Posted 2 years ago #

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