View Full Version : Kikapu frame sizing


B'ham rider
01-17-2004, 07:32 PM
Wondering what size kikapu frame anyone who is 5'7" rides. I know I will ultimately need to try one out personally, just like to get a rough idea where to start.

Thanks.

Acme54321
01-18-2004, 10:10 AM
I am around 5'9"-5"10" and I have a 18" on order, I liked that size for me. So you would probably fit a 17" or 18".

OkieInCT
01-18-2004, 07:38 PM
I'm about 5'6" with a 30" inseam. I ordered the 16". I like the reach on the 18", but didn't have much clearance (affraid of a painfull injury). :eek:

Acme54321
01-18-2004, 09:03 PM
I'm about 5'6" with a 30" inseam. I ordered the 16". I like the reach on the 18", but didn't have much clearance (affraid of a painfull injury). :eek:

Did you pay off your bike yet?

Mine should be here the week of the 26th, I can't wait to break her in :D

OkieInCT
01-19-2004, 01:33 PM
No, she's not paid off yet :( Kind of works out though. It's been a messy winter around here. I'ld rather take out the old Diamondback and trash it than to abuse the new one. I hope to get it out in March or early April. As for now, I just go make a payment and ride it around the LBS lot and try to see if there is anything I want to upgrade. So far, I only changed out the stem (the one that came on it was very short).

Cooter
01-30-2004, 08:12 AM
Hey, I'm in Bham too. You'll probably need to go with the 16". (or 17" if they go odd)

brschmid
03-28-2004, 07:56 PM
i just got a 18" Kikapu, i was comparing Kona's sizing chart and their Hardtail XC frame sizes and a 18" Kik, compares in size to a 20" Kula.

B'ham rider
03-29-2004, 04:14 AM
The 16" was a liitle small for me, and I prefer to be stretched out. I've been very happy with it, so far.

brschmid
03-29-2004, 08:58 AM
thats good!

the top tube on mine is about 1" shorter than the equivalent 20" sized kona, but i have a long steam that i feel plenty stretched.