serviceguy
Well-Known Member
I am on the market for a fat bike, pretty much set to go with a Framed Alaskan Carbon 27.5" mostly due to the price, I also like the Salsa Beargrease.
The one thing that is holding me back is the size, according to Framed website and customer support I should go with a 18", but I gave a quick spin to @Patrick 's Framed and his 17" felt extremely small (granted is not the same exact model). Needless to say the 18" is recommended for riders 5'7" to 5'11" and I am just a little bit over 5'11", but comparing the geometry numbers of the 18" that Framed is recommending it looks way smaller than my large Knolly, which fits me just right. Different bikes, I know.
How does sizing on a fat bike work, I mean you want it to be on the smaller size for maneuverability ?
The one thing that is holding me back is the size, according to Framed website and customer support I should go with a 18", but I gave a quick spin to @Patrick 's Framed and his 17" felt extremely small (granted is not the same exact model). Needless to say the 18" is recommended for riders 5'7" to 5'11" and I am just a little bit over 5'11", but comparing the geometry numbers of the 18" that Framed is recommending it looks way smaller than my large Knolly, which fits me just right. Different bikes, I know.
How does sizing on a fat bike work, I mean you want it to be on the smaller size for maneuverability ?