I know theres a bunch of threads about this but....

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7/13/2014 10:46 AM

I'm 5'10, 135 pounds and 16 years old. I ride a 21" Kink Tocco v1 BUT am getting a new frame and want to know if its a good idea to get a 20.8 United Dinero. It has a 75.5 headtube and 12.9-13.5 rear. I ride mainly street, specifically grinds and stuff. I'm not that strong and have trouble muscling around the 21 with standard geo, but dont wanna go down the .2 inches and have it bite me in the ass. Im close to done growing if that means anything.

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tomdon

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7/13/2014 10:49 AM

try riding a 20.8 then make your decision based on that. Dont be a dirtydog

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7/13/2014 10:53 AM

I am just a little smaller than you and I just jumped down from a 21 to a 20.8 Haro v2. No regrets. Makes riding a lot easier

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luke_dawg

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7/13/2014 10:54 AM

For the record i dont know anyone who rides a 20.8

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tomdon

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7/13/2014 10:56 AM

luke_dawg wrote:
For the record i dont know anyone who rides a 20.8

luke_dawg wrote:
For the record i dont know anyone who rides a 20.8

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Try moving your bars back some and see how that feels. if it feels better then a 20.8 is a smart move. If you don't like it, then stick with 21

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Shadow2

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7/13/2014 10:58 AM

Im like 5'8 or 9 lol and i ride a 20.25...

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7/13/2014 1:40 PM

I'm 5 10 and love 21 and wouldn't mind going bigger , but that being said stepping down to 20.8 from 21 won't be noticeably to different is try and find a 20.6 or 20.5

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7/13/2014 5:16 PM

I went from 21 to 20.75 and I couldn't be happier.

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7/13/2014 7:34 PM

Stocksy wrote:
I went from 21 to 20.75 and I couldn't be happier.

Stocksy wrote:
I went from 21 to 20.75 and I couldn't be happier.

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I've done the same and I'm 6' tall and I love it too...the 21" tt just felt a little stretched to me. The .75 feels more tight and compact..but that's how I like it..some people are the complete opposite and want a little more room..just personal preference and how you like it

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7/13/2014 7:47 PM

Definitely a personal preference thing.
I'm 5'11" and about 230, but prefer a 20.5.
Then again my girls son is 5'7" and 120, but likes a 21".
Like I said, personal preference, what's good for you might not be someone the same sizes preference.

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7/13/2014 8:19 PM

Shadow2 wrote:
Im like 5'8 or 9 lol and i ride a 20.25...

Shadow2 wrote:
Im like 5'8 or 9 lol and i ride a 20.25...

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lol, same.

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7/14/2014 7:41 AM

I am 6 feet tall and have been since high school, rocked a 20.5 for most of my riding career. Just the last 2 frames (so about 3-4 years) have been 21 TT.

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