Planet X SL Pro Frame Sizing Question

happygoose · 06-08-2010 05:01PM #1

I'm about to put in an order for a Planet X SL Pro, which seems to be the weapon of choice around here. I'm 5'10" and have a 32.5" inseam. I'm in two minds whether I should go for medium or large, can someone who is around the same height and has one please advise?!?!?!

Murphj7 · 06-08-2010 09:45PM

Medium

Gasco · 06-08-2010 10:00PM

Am the same height (though I claim 5' 11" if asked), and went for the medium. I think I am very borderline on the medium / large question. I use a few too many spacers (35mm) with a 110mm stem and still have a 75mm drop from saddle to bars. I would like to have tried both before deciding but there y'are, the old buy online vs LBS debate again.

06-08-2010 10:11PM

Yup, about my measurements, I've a medium frame and it fits me pretty well.

happygoose · 06-08-2010 10:21PM

Thanks lads, appreciate it, I've asked the same question on bikeradar and have received similar advice.

spyderski · 07-08-2010 01:16AM

Ring Planet X. They'll tell you Large. I'm 5'11", 33 inch inseam and have a large SL Pro Carbon. I really wouldn't be comfortable on anything smaller.I had the same question last year when buying, and the Planet X guys said large, and I 'm glad they did. You're more than welcome to try mine if you're around Sth Dublin/Wicklow. Don't buy a medium unless you're sure.

happygoose wrote: »

I'm about to put in an order for a Planet X SL Pro, which seems to be the weapon of choice around here. I'm 5'10" and have a 32.5" inseam. I'm in two minds whether I should go for medium or large, can someone who is around the same height and has one please advise?!?!?!

happygoose · 07-08-2010 07:30AM

spyderski wrote: »

Ring Planet X. They'll tell you Large. I'm 5'11", 33 inch inseam and have a large SL Pro Carbon. I really wouldn't be comfortable on anything smaller.I had the same question last year when buying, and the Planet X guys said large, and I 'm glad they did. You're more than welcome to try mine if you're around Sth Dublin/Wicklow. Don't buy a medium unless you're sure.

Thanks Spyderski, I'll give Frank or Ian a call. Appreciate the offer too btw!

Dubba · 07-08-2010 10:27AM

I'm around 5'11" and went with the medium PX. Its quite a compact frame and I think I should've gone for the large. If you can get a test spin, do.

xz · 07-08-2010 10:28AM

I'm 5'10 1/2", I have a large, it fits me fine, have had it 18months now

Junior · 07-08-2010 11:05AM

You can make a small bike bigger, you can't make a big bike any smaller..

savedbythebell · 07-08-2010 06:28PM

Im also in the same boat regarding sizing for a potential order of an Sl Pro carbon.

Im 5 foot 8.5 with an inseam of 32 inches. I currently ride a 56cm Felt F5 but i think its borderline too large, even with a 90mm stem i feel stretched out on long rides.

Im looking at a small or medium in the Sl Pro, im thinking medium as the compact geometry should fit me better also? Is the medium closer to a standard 54cm or a 56cm? Any input?

Cheers.

tunney · 07-08-2010 06:36PM

happygoose wrote: »

I'm about to put in an order for a Planet X SL Pro, which seems to be the weapon of choice around here. I'm 5'10" and have a 32.5" inseam. I'm in two minds whether I should go for medium or large, can someone who is around the same height and has one please advise?!?!?!

If its too small you can always stretch it to fit.

Gasco · 07-08-2010 07:00PM

savedbythebell wrote: »

Im also in the same boat regarding sizing for a potential order of an Sl Pro carbon.

Im 5 foot 8.5 with an inseam of 32 inches. I currently ride a 56cm Felt F5 but i think its borderline too large, even with a 90mm stem i feel stretched out on long rides.

Im looking at a small or medium in the Sl Pro, im thinking medium as the compact geometry should fit me better also? Is the medium closer to a standard 54cm or a 56cm? Any input?

Cheers.

From memory the effective top tube on my medium PX is 545mm, I rode a 56 cm Trek before purchasing, the meduim PX is closer to a 54 cm I reckon.

G'co

savedbythebell · 07-08-2010 07:30PM

Gasco, thats what I was hoping for, something closer to a 54cm with the shorter top tube should be a better fit for me, thanks for the info.

ipodrocker · 09-08-2010 02:57PM

im 5'11 and have large size PX , if your ub sth dublin u cab check it out.

malachy5 · 11-08-2010 12:03PM

ipodrocker wrote: »

im 5'11 and have large size PX , if your ub sth dublin u cab check it out.

What stem size are you using with this? I'm thinking of getting one too but at 6'1.5" I'm borderline on L or XL. I might need the extra top tube and higher handlebars with XL.

ipodrocker · 11-08-2010 12:20PM

im using 110mm stem.

blorg · 11-08-2010 01:03PM

To add to the sizing examples, I am 6ft, 33.75" inseam and ride a large PX with 110mm stem and 5mm layback seatpost.

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