Klein attitude 93' sizing help

[bren82]

I was offered to buy a 93' Klein attitude sized 18", and my height is 5'7".
Would this bike fit my height?
I'm a bit confused here. :?
Thanks!

 

[jimo746]

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Klein sizing is a bit weird, but if it was described as 18" then that's your benchmark.
That would be a Medium for a Klein?

 

[Totaltuition]

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I would take 20'' as a medium

 

[darreni]

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I'm 5 11" & used to ride a 19" (small) Attitude & it was fine:

 

[jimo746]

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I would take 20'' as a medium

There you go, told you Klein sizing was a bit odd.
Probably makes an 18" a Small then.

 

[darreni]

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I think 18" is X small, 19" is small & 20" is medium?

 

[jimi911]

I'm also 5-11. I recently picked up a "small" 19" 1991 Attitude. I'd be better off on a 20" but when I mocked it up the fit is similar to my larger bikes bike from brodie and fat chance. It has rise on the mc1 like dareni's ride.

The measurements are weird. I think the 19" actually measures 18" centre to top. Correct me if I am wrong, but I think the easiest way to tell x-small and small MC1 Attitude apart is the water bottle mounts on the seat tube and cable guide. The x-small doesn't water bottle mounts and the rear cable brake guide wraps around the seatpost (the larger ones have a stop).

 

[bren82]

^ Thanks! The tip about the cable routing really helped identifying the frame from the photo.
Unfortunately for me, it is an XS.

 

[mkaavin]

^ Thanks! The tip about the cable routing really helped identifying the frame from the photo.
Unfortunately for me, it is an XS.

An 18 inch Klein is as you say...an XS in Klein measurements. That might not be too small for you. Check it first.

If you check this link out, I believe that the Klein tech manual has measurements for all the classic Klein frames:

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/gallery2/v/M ... 6.pdf.html