scott fx full susser size question

[THWANG-666]

hi guys and gals
i bought a scott fx 25 frame last week in medium but with the querky frame im trying to figure out if its too short.the effective top tube is 22.5" im 5ft10"
similair to the gt lts ds

or should i just build it and try it out.
cheers si

 

[swos]

Very nice Scott bike

 

[cyfa2809]

Build and try?
Layback post?

 

[THWANG-666]

hi cyfa
built it rode it its too short in the top tube

thwang

 

[cyfa2809]

Yeah i see what you mean.
Shame, nice frame that!

 

[coomber]

Its on ebay! Didnt want to stick with it then? What are they like out of interest? Im 6 2 so no use to me just curious.

 

[THWANG-666]

hi
indeed its on the bay very nice ride i would love to keep it but i would need a 130mm stem. i just cant get on with short top tube sit up and beg type bikes my mates ibis mojo,s are the same.
si

 

[coomber]

Fair enough not knocking it, no point keeping bikes that dont fit, theres enough else out there. Just intreged how these pull shocks perform.

 

[poweredbypies]

nice looking frame shame its to short for you.

 

[THWANG-666]

hi
it was a very nice ride but have replaced the frame with this £5.50 for the frame off ebay all swoped over except the seat post rides great 22 3/4 top tube

have some small changes to do swop the chainset and a few other bits and bobs.
cheers thwang