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Chachi

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Apr 13, 2002
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I am getting a V10 this season and am having difficulty deciding on a size. I am 6' and everyone is suggesting the large. However, I prefer my bikes smaller and the V10's are already long to begin with. I have been on a medium and it felt long. The bike I came off of was a regular BB7. I tried the large for a year and found it too long. I prefer a quick bike to a stable bike.

On the trail, do the large feel really long? Anybody had trouble with too short of a cockpit on the medium?
 
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Morgan

Monkey
Feb 17, 2002
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id say go with a medium, i am 6'3" and the large feels a bit big for my tastes, a medium should be great for you, good luck, and great choice, haha
 
RhinofromWA

RhinofromWA

Brevity R Us
Aug 16, 2001
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Lynnwood, WA
Isn't the V-10 get it's length in the chainstays? Aren't the top tubes shorter in comparison to other Dh bikes? Isn't that where the length of the V-10 comes from?

I don't know...that is what I thought.:confused:
 
RhinofromWA

RhinofromWA

Brevity R Us
Aug 16, 2001
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Lynnwood, WA
Originally posted by Acadian
Med V10 TT = 23.2"
Lg V10 TT = 24.7"
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They feal shorter....I have only jumped on a couple so maybe I was missing something.

If the above numbers are true the long V-10 is dangerously close to Old School Rotec status. :D
 
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Fulton

Monkey
Nov 9, 2001
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Originally posted by Chachi
I prefer a quick bike to a stable bike.
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maybe a V10 isn't gonna be the best choice for ya, they are kinda long, which makes for a more stable bike
 
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def

Monkey
Feb 12, 2003
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knoxville, tn
I'm 6' and on a med and its just as I like it. Longer than my old Giant (cockpit) but not as long as friend's large frames. I like the bike a little shorter. And it doesn't feel cramped, good room to manuver around. I just need to ride it more - damn crappy tn weather
 
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Loopie

Chimp
Nov 9, 2002
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kamLOOPs, BC
I actually gave up my V10 mainly due to the "man handling" required...other than that extra effort....AWESOME bike. Unbelievable:cool:

There are a lot of bikes out there as long as the med V10 btw. It's the headangle while sagged that makes the V10 feel longer.
But at speed/steeps/gettin' in trouble....:drool::drool:

The med V10 is a reasonably compact ride in reality. (the large size is a HUGE step up though)
 
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Loopie

Chimp
Nov 9, 2002
39
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kamLOOPs, BC
Haven't decided yet Acadian.
I don't race professionally, but certainly do enjoy keeping pace with the Pro times on our local trails:)
I suppose the ONLY reason I have for dropping the V10(it's served me VERY well:lol: )...is the amount of negative travel and maybe a * of headangle or so. I can explain further should anyone need.
Regardless of the amount of travel though....it's all about the wheel path imho:)
 
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Steen Good Legs

Chimp
Sep 7, 2001
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Copenhagen- Denmark!
I'm 6'2 and have ridden a medium V10 for allmost a year now!

I'd definately get a medium frame, i've ridden a large V10 belonging to a friend, and it's really a huge bike compared to mine, feels like a freighttrain...;)

The Tenner is a bike that you have to muscle in the tight areas, it's longish wheelbase makes it a bit more demanding if you come on full speed, and enter tight twisty stuff- but i'm pretty sure a capable rider will make up the "lost" time on the straights and through bumpy rocky stuff, that's the terrain the bike is craving for :D
 
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speedster

Monkey
Mar 19, 2002
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I'm 6'2'' and I ride a large. It's a long bike and you have to really throw it around in tight areas, but I have never been dissapointed with the bike. It doesn't feel very large in the cockpit (I have a 50mm stem) but because of the chainstays and slacked head angle the wheelbase is huge. If I were you I would get the med.
 
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Lumpy_Gravy

Monkey
Sep 16, 2003
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Originally posted by speedster
I'm 6'2'' and I ride a large. It's a long bike and you have to really throw it around in tight areas, but I have never been dissapointed with the bike. It doesn't feel very large in the cockpit (I have a 50mm stem) but because of the chainstays and slacked head angle the wheelbase is huge. If I were you I would get the med.
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Well the CS are 17.5 for all the 3 sizes of V10's. Its just the TT that changes dramatically.

A jump of 1.5" from medium to large seems alot, especially as the WB is then 47.2".

Its funny, I have read a fair few posts saying the cockpit of the medium and the large V10 doesnt feel all that long.
 
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Shmoe

Monkey
Oct 23, 2001
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Calgary, Canada eh?
Im 5'10 and went with the medium. Just felt right after riding all of them. I usually like small frames, the the small V10 is just way to small for me. I just need a couple more small parts and mine will be ready to roll.
 
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I broke all the rules, but somehow still became mo
Sep 6, 2001
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Originally posted by Chachi
I am getting a V10 this season and am having difficulty deciding on a size. I am 6' and everyone is suggesting the large. However, I prefer my bikes smaller and the V10's are already long to begin with. I have been on a medium and it felt long. The bike I came off of was a regular BB7. I tried the large for a year and found it too long. I prefer a quick bike to a stable bike.

On the trail, do the large feel really long? Anybody had trouble with too short of a cockpit on the medium?
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I'm 5'11" and I ride a medium. Couldn't be happier w/ the size.
 
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