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Ok I have a frame that is 20.75 tt and I put a stolen stratos stem on and I have 8.25 rise handle bars and when I do 360 I always hit my knees on the handle bars and most people say that a 20.75 top tube is good for people that are around my height witch is 5'9 do you think I should get a 21 tt
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Its honestly just about how you feel. I would go to the park and ask someone with a larger bike if you could ride it and just get the see if you like it. I personally ride a 21' tt and 9' rise bars, and I'm 6 foot. But again, its just about feel.
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Hello, Welcome to Vital.
http://www.vitalbmx.com/forums/General-BMX-Talk,2/READ-FIRST-NEW-MEMBERS-AND-USEFUL-LINKS,626597
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Your frame thread:
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Doing what you're doing now will likely make people overlook your threads, as there are many, also change your avatar to anything/something and you will get more answers, Make a thread next time titled something with the many questions inside
ie. "Frame help"
Inside : "I want a cheap,light frame that fits my riding style i ride xxxxxx (park,trails,street,whatever and i do lots of this or this) i ride a 20.75 now and sometimes bump my knees on 3's, My budget is xxx, Could you help me out?"
"It's like riding someone's bike and they got the same frame" -Four
Refs:Four x4,tomdon x5,Xxohioanxx,BigCurn, Don't remember the rest
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Not trying to be rude/sarcastic with that stuff up there, but, you aren't seeing the reasons why you get few responses, i promise if you follow the rules/guidelines and tips in that thread you will have a much better experience.
Help with your question this thread was about:
It's all about feel, if you feel hunched over and hit your knees alot, you could upgrade to a 21", As for your other thread, "Cheap" & "Light" don't go together, The cheapest "light" frames around are either a. Used or b. about 200$ on dans. If i were you i would save up for a nice frame like 300$ish, it will by far outlast the 200$ frames and feel better. A heavy bike doesn't affect much if you're young, it just takes a little more practice to overcome the weight.
"It's like riding someone's bike and they got the same frame" -Four
Refs:Four x4,tomdon x5,Xxohioanxx,BigCurn, Don't remember the rest
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Zxzbmxteam wrote:Ok well I just get mad cause every thing I post you gotta comment so ok
If you read that thread and follow the stuff that is in it i won't bug you about it, i promise. I didn't write that thread, its the general expectations for everyone on here.
You want a frame right?
What kind of tricks do you do, what environment do you ride? (Trails,street or park?).
Are you comfortable on your current frame except hitting your knees occasionally?
What kind of a budget do you have for a new frame?
"It's like riding someone's bike and they got the same frame" -Four
Refs:Four x4,tomdon x5,Xxohioanxx,BigCurn, Don't remember the rest
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I'm confused, how do you hit your knees on your handlebars? Can't really picture that. Have you done 360's on other frames or are you just now trying them? It might just be your form honestly
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20.75 should be fine but it does come to how you like it, after all you are the one who will be riding it for the most part. For example my problem is my cranks issue, 182 those stupid beasts. I'm suggesting if it is not the frame it maybe the cranks... though if a 21 does feel good for you then great! Go for it... just thought i'll mention the cranks because that can also play a factor in how it feels...
Refs: Four x4, Dolphin, BrokenBMX, Tomdon, ecuadevil...
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Zxzbmxteam wrote:
This is my bike I like my handle bars back a little and idk I just want a bigger frame I feel cramped on my bike sometimes
What frame is that? Looks smaller than 20.75
Also you mentioned that you feel cramped, if that's the case you definitely need a new frame. You shouldn't feel cramped on your bike
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And it's scan r70 frame from mongoose look up scan r70 on vital bmx and it will give you the specs
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http://www.vitalbmx.com/product/guide/Bikes,6/Mongoose/Scan-R70,5514#product-specs
No geo specs, assuming its a weird seat tube angle. I had a DK and it felt like a 20" but was 20.5" because of the seattube angle.
Ride another 20.75" or whatever length your top tube is and see if it feels longer if you so please, finding a frame fit for you is sometimes hard at first
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Zxzbmxteam wrote:Haha yeah but I like my bike it's just so damn heavy compared to my friends
I fucking wish we could travel back in time 10, or even 5 years. Nobody would be able to ride.
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Zxzbmxteam wrote:The cranks are 182 I think
I can say if that is the case, get rid of those horrid things as soon as you can, my profiles are 182 and riding hasn't been much fun with them, and I do not race so they're useless to me.. so that may be the same problem you are having too... I am currently looking for cranks since it's winter time a can't do much riding... what cranks do you have?
Refs: Four x4, Dolphin, BrokenBMX, Tomdon, ecuadevil...
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yeah I would work on getting those replaced, but not a bad bike for a goose though...
Refs: Four x4, Dolphin, BrokenBMX, Tomdon, ecuadevil...
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Zxzbmxteam wrote:What do you recommend Im 5,9
165mm, 170mm, and 175mm sized cranks... fit indents are nice, though I'd look around, try other cranks out, like your friends if he's cool with it and keep a look out at the for sale section... though be a bit skeptic we had an unfortunate amount of scammers earlier, but there are legit sellers. there are other kinds of cranks (i'm sure you know) I would look around check reviews on parts and get others advise on what to get as well.
Refs: Four x4, Dolphin, BrokenBMX, Tomdon, ecuadevil...
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Bump your bars forward. It does a lot to help your bike feel bigger. You might not like it at first but you'll get used to it.
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I'm 5' 9" went to a 21 TT much better for me .. 20.5 TT felt cramped. . If you like extra room try a longer stem reach
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