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finallyracing
21", 21.25", is 22" too big? I'm 6'1" and long. 38 yo. I'm itching to go to the local skate park and want to build something. I race a 21.25" frame which feels fine but how does that compare with street frames? I can't decide on 20" or 24" either. So many decisions. Thanks for any advice.
joe vasquez
i would recommend a 21'' tt. try riding someone elses bike and see how it feels.
jaybrand
QUOTE (joe vasquez @ Dec 27 2009, 05:51 PM) *
i would recommend a 21'' tt. try riding someone elses bike and see how it feels.

Great advise right there. Im just a bit taller than you and I run a 21 usually for the room but my park bike is a 20.75, I know that does not seem much diffrent but I like it a little shorter for spinning tricks on mini ramps. The longer the bike the more it takes to whip it around.
finallyracing
Thanks, I just bought a used Standard complete with a 21"TT. I'll go from there.
cory
I run a 21" tt on my park bike and a 21 1/5" tt on my race bikes.

Good choice on the standard
lumpy
21 should work fine for you.. I am also 6-1 and my current frame is a 21... But, I am thinking my next bike will be a little longer.. Must be the racer in me..

Brian
Gibson
I'm 5' 7" and I run 20.25 on my jump bike and 20.5 on my cruiser...so I would suggest that you go with what other people have stated with the 21, but you may want to consider a 21.5 if you have long legs and a short torso.
ONESICKCRUISER
QUOTE (Gibson @ Dec 30 2009, 02:33 PM) *
I'm 5' 7" and I run 20.25 on my jump bike and 20.5 on my cruiser...so I would suggest that you go with what other people have stated with the 21, but you may want to consider a 21.5 if you have long legs and a short torso.



I have the Sunday Model-c with the 21.75 TT I am 511 and it is nice and roomy
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