[brungeman]

Well... I have the option to pick up a Med SC bullit or wait for a Large SC Bullit (both new 07's) I am 6'2" and am borderline for the 2 frames... since the build kit just came in to the shop... I haven't ridden the med. around yet, but I am considering it because of the riding I intend to do, FR and use it for an intro to DH .

what do you folks think?

 

[mace2]

so you've ridden the large size around?
did you wish you were on a smaller bike? if not, then wait for the large. if you felt it was a bit big, then get a medium.

kinda sucks being on the wrong frame size--make sure you get the one that fits you. even if you have to wait.

that said, i personally prefer slightly smaller frames, but i'm also not 6'2".

 

[greenchris]

brunge- my guy has a medium bullit (new style) and it looks a little small. I'm 6'2 and I'd opt for the large.

 

[Jim Mac]

On my 1st fr/dh bike, I followed the advice of the shop rat and went small, wish I had done the opposite in the end, though!

My useless advice would be to go for the large for 2 reasons: 1. for fr, the large frame will fit you most likely better when you're pedalling around. 2. I don't know much about Bullits, but I imagine the larger frame MAY also be a slightly longer wheelbase? If so, that would add some stability to you doing any DH.

 

[skinny mike]

personally i would go with the large. i'm a fan of larger frames because i feel like it's easier to adjust my weight distribution with a roomier cockpit.

 

[brungeman]

werd!

thanks for the input... both bikes will be almost identical build kits, only I can get the medium about 3 weeks earlier which would put me right in line with having it for a couple of practice days prior to the first SnowShoe DH races at the end of the month!

 

[Dangerous E]

I'd go large too. I am about 6 feet tall and just picked up a large Demo 7. I spent some time on the medium and it felt all twitchy and unstable. i have really long arms and legs so the cockpit felt way too small too. I think at 6'2" you'd be way better off on the large. Good luck man.

 

[seismic]

I am 6, 2" and I would go for the medium...but I like smaller frames, especially for freeride stuff as I think it is nicer to have a smaller frame in the air...

 

[tsamps]

Go with the large. Santa Cruz's tend to have shorter top tubes. And your a big guy.

 

[ffonsok]

I can't speak for you, but I know that I always wished I had gotten a smaller frame.... more fun to ride

 

[Bicyclist]

Large. That way you can pedal and move around. And that's coming from a BMXer!

 

[psychobiker]

go large, u can always put the seat down.....

 

[seismic]

...well, or go medium...because you can always put up the seatpost when riding and then down when jumping.

 

[joelsman]

i had a med bullit and at 6ft thought it was a bit small.

 

[PatBranch]

I'm 5'5 and ride an <edit="medium" /> '04 bullit. The small would be way too small for me. I rode a large (98% sure it was) and it felt fine jumping off curbs and stuff. I think you should get the large.

 

[brungeman]

Thanks guys... there is a lot of good opinions flying in both directions!

I was inclined to go with the large at first just because I have always like a longer cockpit. Although with a stem change you can equalize the lenght of cockpit, you just cant change the wheelbase that easily... and I think the longer wheelbase would be a benefit for the DH'n stuff, where as I think the Medium would be sweet for the jumpin and tight stuff...

since the new bullit is so new and has been changed I am not familiar with how ANY of them feel under me. I really like the reasoning you folks are giving... it is acually pretty interesting!

Thanks again.

 

[JRogers]

Another vote for large. I rode a medium Bullit (around 5'9") and it felt great, but I think it might be a bit small on you.

 

[Jim Mac]

If you're going to run it @ Snowshoe - go for the large! Longer wheelbase = stability on the steep & fast stuff!

 

[brungeman]

If you're going to run it @ Snowshoe - go for the large! Longer wheelbase = stability on the steep & fast stuff!

YEP! you got it Jim... one of our favourite places to DH!

thanks!