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Im on the hunt for a new set up, im after some bouncy fun thats a bit slacker than my current hardtail.
I like the look of the commencal but unsure on sizing, its going to have to be a second hand purchase due to funds so no real demo opportunity. Im just shy of 5"8 so thought i would want a small. However i've read a lot they they come up short plus there never seems to be any smalls around but loads of mediums!
any one have any thoughts? should i wait for a small to come up? Or go for a medium? or is this one of those impossible to answer questions where the solution is to sit on one at some point and see!
Hi. I'm 5'10" & normally ride a medium but I ride a large meta 5.5 as I found the medium to be too short. I think you would struggle on a small.
Hope that helps.
that is very helpful indeed! thanks!!
I have a medium meta 5 frame for sale... it'd be perfect for you 🙂
5'9" and ride a medium so that should be ok for you, especially with a short stem (have a 50mm stem on mine).
I'm 5'7" and had a small Meta 5. It was far too short and I ended up trading it for a 17.5" Cove Handjob. I also found it annoyingly flexy at the back, but the Super 4 has the old-style triangulated swing arm, so should be stiffer.
Another vote to go for a Medium. I'm 5'10 on a medium and i reckon that's the max height for one of these. That said, love the bike and won't be changing it any time soon 8)
I sorted the flexi back end with a maxle kit.
I would say a medium too, where abouts are you?
Pop over to www.commencalownersclub.com maybe someone inyour area with one you could try
My son has a small 5.5. He's around 5' 5" and at the limit of the seat post and reach. So at 5'8", you definitely want a[ medium. Cracking bike!
5-10 ish here and have a Super 4 in large. The medium was a tad short for me. So if you're boderline I'd size up.
Fab bikes by the way - just be aware of issues with some 09 frames.