ENDURO SIZING FOR 6′4″ RIDER
Hello Lee,
I am currently in the market for a Specialized Enduro Pro and was wondering if you could help me out with sizing. I am 6″4′ and my previous bike was a rocky mountain slayer 20.5 with a top tube length of 620mm.
That bike felt almost a little big for riding on the crazier downhills up in Whistler. I currently live in San Fran but was raised in Whistler (where I still do some riding) and I can’t decide what size of Enduro frame to go with. Either the Large, or the XL.
The problem is that where I am right now (interior of BC) there are no shops carrying the bike and they say I need to order it. When I called around within a 100 mile radius, nobody has any that I can ride to get a feel for it. Based on this, what size would you recomend? You help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Very Much, Adam Smythe
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Hi Adam,
The XL Enduro Pro has a top tube of 638mm. The L has a top tube of 606mm.
I’ll tell you this:
If you want to roll the XC/trail style, the XL will give you a more stretched out position and make you more comfortable going up.
If you want to emphasize the downhill braaap, rock the L.
I’m 5′9″ and I ride a medium.
Braaap,
— Lee
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Curtis Says March 30, 2007 @ 10:49 am
Hey Adam, i’m about your size with all of my height in my legs. I rock a Large Carbon Enduro to put a strong emphasize on the DH braaap and it treats me well. In my eyes, that’s what the bike is most suited for. If you want a super comfy stretched out xc position, get a huge hardtail. If you want to have more fun than your buddies with 120mm stems and overstretched top tubes, get the Large.
Luc Says March 30, 2007 @ 1:08 pm
Another 6′ 4″ rider here. I rock 2006 Enduro, size XL with 70 mm stem. It’s TT is 656 mm, so a bit more than on 2007 model. The long TT + short stem combo rocks! I rarely miss longer reach, only on steep or long uphills. But going down is a blast, it gives me perfect amount of space to move. Coming from XC hardtail, I was afraid the bike will be to short for going up and OTOH too long for going down. As said, the reach is perfect for me. Wouldn’t go any shorter, because my riding uphill isn’t lift assisted
For going strictly down I’d mount 50 mm stem, but then I’d be probably riding an SX Trail.
Take some calculations and also consider seat tube length if you plan riding uphill. On L Enduro frame it’s probably a bit short for our size. I think XL frame + 50 or 60 stem is the way to go, if you want shorter cockpit. Oh, only the wheelbase is awfully long.
leelikesbikes Says March 30, 2007 @ 4:18 pm
Curtis is a bonafide, board-certified bad ass. He knows what’s going on.
tony Says March 30, 2007 @ 4:23 pm
this is surreal…I was just finished with an email from joe lawill of bikeskills.com on this very topic: I’m 6′3″ and lanky. (santa cruz sizing chart puts me in the large/xlarge overlap).
I ordered the extra large .5 heckler and I plan to run a short stem and riser bars to address any reach issues.
Colin Says March 30, 2007 @ 10:52 pm
I just got an ‘06 Enduro Pro w/ an ‘07 36 Talas on there
it rips!
I’m 6′2″ and ride the XL
i loved the short cockpit of the large, but when i had a 400mm seatpost extended at or a bit past the max, it still wasn’t tall enough for pedaling
guess i have long legs..
i put a 75mm stem on it and loved it
then 3 days ago i got a 40mm holzfeller stem
its awesome! handles so nicely on the downs and is decent on the ups (65 would be the best mix of down and up, but just love braapin the downs too much to give up the 40mm)
Adam Says April 1, 2007 @ 12:15 am
Thanks for all the awesome info guys!
I was just at a LBS in Vancouver and they had a Large SX Trail that I sat on. The position just sitting felt good, however, I definately felt like I would be cramped going up some of the steep stuff.
If all I rode was XC, rolling hardpack trails and downhill, than I think the XL would be perfect, but I love to go downhill through rock-gardens at mach-schnell and I feel like the crazy long top tube and wheelbase of the XL would almost be a little hard to keep on track.
Calling a LBS in Squamish and hoping that they have a large Enduro SL in stock that I can ride around the parking lot.
Thanks again for all the replies. I’ll let you know what I go with.
leelikesbikes Says April 1, 2007 @ 10:27 am
>>mach-schnell
Nice!
FYI: The longer bike is more stable at speed. The shorter bike is more nimble.
My theory:
A short bike will never be as stable as a long bike. A long bike can be made to braaap like a short bike.
tony Says April 1, 2007 @ 2:14 pm
Lee, that theory is exactly what will put my mind at ease as I take to the trail on my extra large.
Stoph78 Says April 7, 2007 @ 12:44 pm
I too am in the market for a 2007 enduro. I am 6′3” and found the cockpit of the L to be excellent, but on the up-hills a bit to tight for leg extension. I have not tested a XL yet.
I see some people mentioning adding stems to these new Enduro’s, that’s not possible. The stem is forged with the front fork shock. So just keep that in mind if one is thinking they can changed their cockpit with getting a sitback seatpost or a longer stem. A stem is out of the equation.
Luc Says April 10, 2007 @ 4:12 pm
Stems are interchangeable, AFAIK they are integrated with top crown, but can be removed. Would it make sense to produce forks for every bike size, since they come with different lengths?
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