2008 Stumpy - what size?

[jcosh]

Hi

I am seriously thinking of buying a discounted 2008 stumpy. Trouble is I am not sure what size - M or L. I am 5'10" which puts me exactly at the cross over point between M & L. I rode a M and found it a little cramped, but wonder if this couldn't be sorted with a lay back seat post and a slightly longer stem.

Being a bit old school, by current bike is a 1999 stumpy hard tail, I would always have gone for as small a frame as possible.

Any suggestions, experience?

Cheers

[Promised Land]

You're the same height as me and I have an 08 stumpy medium, fits me like a glove

[wpo750]

Go for the medium, I'm 6'2" and the large is spot on for me.

[jcosh]

Promised Land said:

You're the same height as me and I have an 08 stumpy medium, fits me like a glove

Are you riding yours as standard or with different seat post/stem?

[Promised Land]

jcosh said:

Promised Land said:

You're the same height as me and I have an 08 stumpy medium, fits me like a glove

Are you riding yours as standard or with different seat post/stem?

Thomson straight seat post and a 90mm Thomson stem but i think they come with 90mm standard don't they?

Maybe you have longer arms or legs.

[snotrag]

I'm 5 10 and theres no way I'd go for the large Stumpy. Theres plenty of seatpost in there, and its an agile bike that will encourage you to move around a bit.

[jcosh]

Interesting as the dealers and Specialized directly have suggested that I go for a large. This has nothing to do with stock levels as both are available.

I assume you Stumpy riders are happy with your bikes. Anybody riding a '08 model? I f so what model?

Cheers

[Gazzab]

Suprised that at 5 10 you are looking at large Specialised frames.
I am just under 6 and found the decision a hard one to make. I ended up with an 07 model but was sized up on an 08 - both of which the 'L' felt better than the M.
I am not sure it is entirely a height thing. Think the total body frame shape n size is more complex than just height when it comes to frame decisions.

[Rich S]

I am 5.9 and have a 2008 s works fsr medium
in line post , and I am having to swap to a 70mm stem from the std 90mm
I can't think that you need a large , as the wheelbase is quite long
just go for a medium , and swap to a lay back post.
it should be spot on.

[DanH]

Hi mate. Are you talking FSR stumpies here? If so I've got a Medium and I'm 5.10". Large felt really big when I was on it.

Spec recommended Large to me when I emailed them, but I think it would have been a mistake. They really need a size between M & L as its right on their frame boundary and is also the average height of a male.

p.s. just realised you are talking 08. Mines an 07, but I imagine frame sizes are consistent.

[Floor Tom]

Go and sit on one in a shop. It is the only way you will kow for sure. Personaly I'd rather have a longer frame with a short stem, but I am a DH rider.

[d8mok]

hi mate, ive got a 08 stumpy expert in the red and white colours. Im 6ft and medium is a great fit for me. Its a fantastic bike , and i cant recommend it enough. ive had mine a year now and still love it.

[jcosh]

Well from all the answers I am still non-the-wiser, thanks anyway. I am hoping to get down to the dealers in the week or so and try them again for size.

Cheers

[LRdriver II]

yep.. only way is to try..

DONT get suckered into getting a too large frame by some roadie salesman. Remember stems can be changed easily to accomodate you

[jcosh]

Now sorted!

Went for the Medium with lay-back Thomson seat post and slightly longer stem. Should be spot on.

Can't wait to collect next week. Any advice/precautions needed when first riding a brand new bike? Some people cover parts of the frame will protective tape or similar.

Cheers