Orange 'Five' sizing question

[FarQue]

I know there are lots of 'Five' fans around these parts. I've been offered a 16" Five Pro (2010) at a very friendly price. What maximum height rider would this size bike suit? I'm tall and I think I know it's going to be too small for me... :-( I mostly ride a 19" Orange Evo9 h/t.

[NCC]

I ride a 16" and I'm short! If you're tall I suspect you will be very unhappy with it. On the other hand, find one the right size and you will very happy

[Gooby]

5ft 9. 18inch frame.

[FarQue]

Gooby said:

5ft 9. 18inch frame.

Thanks, tells me what I need to know.

[deckster]

Gooby said:

5ft 9. 18inch frame.

All depends on the relative length of your arms, legs and torso; I ride a 17" frame and I'm 6'.

However I agree that 16" is unlikely to suit anybody over 5'8 or so.

[missing the VR6]

I'm 6'1" and I'd say more body than leg and my 5 is a 20" frame and I'd say fit's me like a glove.

[CooperS]

Gooby said:

5ft 9. 18inch frame.

I'm riding the older frame I'm 5ft cough 9 and I'm sure I've got a 16 " frame and find it very chuckable ( could be wrong though I'll check)

[AndrewEH1]

I'm around 5'10 got a 18 inch frame, I'll probably get a 17 inch if I ever buy a new frame.

[GG89]

You will hear all sorts, there's guys at 6ft 2 riding 16inch frames and others at 5ft8 happy riding an 18 inch. Just try and see how it feels.