Bike size

obi604

Looking to buy a giant escape 2

The thing is I'm 6ft 2 " and about 14 stone

I've tested a size L and XL........but am still un decided about which size to go for. Both felt ok

I'm confused. Can anyone offer any advice ?

obi604

Just to add that the bike will be for casual use.

If one is unsure, should one veer towards the larger or smaller hybrid bike size ?

PerrDub

You should defo go for the XL..

Can't think why you would want to go for the smaller size?

hueylewis

I agree ^.

As long as there's at least an inch or two of clearance between the top tube and your crotch when standing over it OP, and you're not straining to reach the bars, I'd opt for the larger size.

obi604

PerrDub wrote: »

You should defo go for the XL..

Can't think why you would want to go for the smaller size?

This is the thing Peter, when it comes to bikes I am clueless.

I dont know whether its better to veer towards larger size one or a smaller size one

If I get a larger size one I may be stretching and stuff
if I get a smaller size one I coudl maybe heighten the saddle a bit more maybe

PerrDub

Have you been to Cyclesuperstore? They have bikes available you can test out around the carpark...

don't worry about saddle height so long as you can straddle the bike and still have clearance.. whats more important is reach and that you don't feel stretched out..i.e your back is not flat...

obi604

PerrDub wrote: »

Have you been to Cyclesuperstore? They have bikes available you can test out around the carpark...

don't worry about saddle height so long as you can straddle the bike and still have clearance.. whats more important is reach and that you don't feel stretched out..i.e your back is not flat...

havent been there yet !

PerrDub

Go for it so.. biggest bike shop around, and with a huge carpark for testing out your potential new bike..

Maga

Hi OP, I'm on the other side of the spectrum, I was looking for XS bike and even those seemed huge for me.

What really helped me was advise from people here, and also trying a few bikes to feel how I really felt about them.

The guys in the Cyclesuperstore are really nice and the idea of going for a test-drive in their parking lot is great.

Cycleways in Parnell also allow you to do a test drive, but Parnell street is so hectic that for me it was hard to evaluate whether the size was right or not.

Also, ThinkBike in Rathmines has a few bikes available for a 2 days trial and I cannot stress enough how patient and helpful they were with me (I swear I don't work for them or anything! ) My first tries on the new sized bike were awkward and I almost gave up, but because they allowed me to take the bike for the day, I was able to try it in a more relaxed environment and for a longer time (to make sure no weird muscle pains would come up from bad fitting) and ended up making the right choice on the size and being very happy with the purchase.

There are a few sites on the internet with general ideas of size of the frame x length of your leg etc etc which was good to give me a general idea of what size of frame I needed. But it was only after trying the actual bikes that I was able to decide what was more comfy for me.

C3PO

PerrDub wrote: »

You should defo go for the XL..

Can't think why you would want to go for the smaller size?

I can't find a Giant size chart for the Escape but for just about all their other bikes you would be a "Large" rather than "Extra Large"! I'd be very surprised if you needed Extra Large. Nothing worse than a bike that's too big for you!

kenmc

If I was between 2 sizes, I'd go for the smaller one, will be (very) slightly lighter, and feel more nimble.

Brian?

kenmc wrote: »

If I was between 2 sizes, I'd go for the smaller one, will be (very) slightly lighter, and feel more nimble.

I concur.

Mr.Fred

Is it not the case that you can make a smaller frame suit a larger person but your can't make a larger frame fit a smaller person.

I guess it'll depend on your body geometry. Go to cycle superstore or one similar and try them for size.

Maga

I don't know if it helps much, but since I had been researching the Escape 2 too, I have some specs here regarding sizes for it:

(http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bikes/model/2013.giant.escape.2/11838/56824/#geometry)

diomed

My wild guess is XL, but why not go to Cyclesuperstore, sit on a bike, and let them tell you the correct size. It is the reach from saddle to handlebars that is the only area you need to get right. The saddle can be raised and lowered easily.

Of course cycling a bike around their car park is a trap. When you have ridden it you will be like a child getting a bike at Christmas. You won't let go.