Anyone have a large 2010 Glory I am 6'2 and usually ride a large frame but the numbers on the Giant website say 25.4 inches for the top tube this sounds huge to me.They seem to be measuring it behind where I would think the seat would actually be.Anyone know for sure?
2010 Glory frame
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Not a 2010, but my 08 frame (large), with the same TT length does not feel too big for me at 6'-1". This after coming off a med Sunday, which was close to too small. The measurements do seem odd.
Hi, I would strongly recommend you go for a Large.
My girlfriend just received her 2010 Glory Med. She is 5'8 and it was spot on with a 40-50mm stem. I'm 6'2 and her bike feels way too small for me.
The TT gives a bit of a false statement. The TT on the medium looked a bit too long compared to what she is used to and it was a bit of a worry. I think the diff. was almost 2 inches (51mm).
In reality the "reach" was only a tiny bit longer (12mm) and everything was good.
My girlfriend just received her 2010 Glory Med. She is 5'8 and it was spot on with a 40-50mm stem. I'm 6'2 and her bike feels way too small for me.
The TT gives a bit of a false statement. The TT on the medium looked a bit too long compared to what she is used to and it was a bit of a worry. I think the diff. was almost 2 inches (51mm).
In reality the "reach" was only a tiny bit longer (12mm) and everything was good.
I am an even 6 feet and have a medium. I find the cockpit a bit small. A 6+ dude like you has to go large. There is a sticker on my medium frame which says 5,6" to 5, 10". I asked this question a few months ago and got a varied response. I would have bought a large if I had to do it all over again
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Never trust Giant's geo numbers. They are by far the WORST company when it comes to posting real geo numbers. They honestly don't give a rat's ass about you and leave on the bike shops to provide real information (if they are aware of Giant's complete retardation.)
Giant makes nice bikes, but has probably the worst customer info and relations of any big bike company out there. It really pissed me off when my Reign X1 came with 3/4 inch shorter top tube than claimed along with a 1 inch shorter seat tube. when asked if I could return it based on their false advertising, they said FU!
Giant seems to care less if people are happy with their bikes.
Giant makes nice bikes, but has probably the worst customer info and relations of any big bike company out there. It really pissed me off when my Reign X1 came with 3/4 inch shorter top tube than claimed along with a 1 inch shorter seat tube. when asked if I could return it based on their false advertising, they said FU!
Giant seems to care less if people are happy with their bikes.
Spot on. A friend who works at a dealer that does a lot of business with Giant asked a rep how they could get the Glory geo so wrong. He said they (meaning Giant Taiwan) don't make bikes for enthusiasts... Say no more.Never trust Giant's geo numbers. They are by far the WORST company when it comes to posting real geo numbers. They honestly don't give a rat's ass about you and leave on the bike shops to provide real information (if they are aware of Giant's complete retardation.)
Giant makes nice bikes, but has probably the worst customer info and relations of any big bike company out there. It really pissed me off when my Reign X1 came with 3/4 inch shorter top tube than claimed along with a 1 inch shorter seat tube. when asked if I could return it based on their false advertising, they said FU!
Giant seems to care less if people are happy with their bikes.
Top tube measurements are varied due to seat tube angles. So comparing the Giant to other bikes you must consider how the measurement is made. With the seat up high
above the bars and where the stem and seatpost intersect on a level plane.
So if you have a 58degree on one bike and a 65degree seat angle on another the actual top tube could be the same but, the virtual measurements would differ.
That being said the Med. fits about the same size rider (5-6 to 5-11) in most Manufacturers. You just need to do your homework and that's why it's good to ask
others who didn't. Very obvious that if you are 6'2" get a large.
I ride a Med. and I am 5'8" good fit.
above the bars and where the stem and seatpost intersect on a level plane.
So if you have a 58degree on one bike and a 65degree seat angle on another the actual top tube could be the same but, the virtual measurements would differ.
That being said the Med. fits about the same size rider (5-6 to 5-11) in most Manufacturers. You just need to do your homework and that's why it's good to ask
others who didn't. Very obvious that if you are 6'2" get a large.
I ride a Med. and I am 5'8" good fit.
Giant prints their geometry?
I always thought it was just a chart of random numbers. You mean those are supposed to mean something?
I always thought it was just a chart of random numbers. You mean those are supposed to mean something?
I'll confirm too, we have a large in our shop and since the seat tube is so slack it measures waay longer than it feels. Look at the wheelbase for more proper handling. Go large.
I'm 6'2 and have always liked shorter bikes. Part of it does come down to how you like to ride. I trail ride my dirt jump bike and simply like the feel of the shorter TT.
I had an old large Giant DH team and it felt like I was driving a truck. My 07 medium Glory was perfect. I went with a medium 2010 Glory frame (which just arrived) so we will see how it fits.
Tapered headset was not included with the frame for mine.
Brian
I had an old large Giant DH team and it felt like I was driving a truck. My 07 medium Glory was perfect. I went with a medium 2010 Glory frame (which just arrived) so we will see how it fits.
Tapered headset was not included with the frame for mine.
Brian
I got headset with my frame.
It's a headset for 1-1/8" steerer for tapered headtube. It FSA cartridge bearings. Light and strong.
seems like a new 2010 Giant Glory Frame thread pops up everyday.
The frame is 1600, light, performs well, and has a lifetime warranty. It will continue to pop up.
Not to mention the Glory 1 complete is an absolute steal at $4000+. Boxxer Team, Atlas cranks, X9 shifting and it's sub 38lbs. for a large out of the box!!!The frame is 1600, light, performs well, and has a lifetime warranty. It will continue to pop up.
