would I be too big?

[mattbrown]

I'm about 5.10/5.11 and prefer a 19" or 22.5"-23" actual top tube length

 

[Anthony]

I don't know if all these recommendations are specific to Orange, but if not please take into account that most people find that retro Oranges seem very small for their size. Plus as has been said, a retro Orange size 17 had a very short head tube and a short fork, so it is very low at the front.

I am 5-7 and I commuted on a C16-R size 19, which was very comfortable. I think you might find a size 17 too small for you.

 

[Piperdave]

Hi,

I'm 5' 6 +3/4" and ride a 19" BSO (bb to top of seat tube), does that mean its to big for me? :?

Dave

 

[tintin40]

Hi,

I'm 5' 6 +3/4" and ride a 19" BSO (bb to top of seat tube), does that mean its to big for me? :?

Dave

if you feel good riding it then i'd say no as fit is a personal thing.

 

[Barneyballbags]

I'm 5'10" and ride 15-17" frames.

My 15" Cove Stiffee was one of the best bikes I've ever ridden, and my 14.5" Zaskar Carbon wasn't far behind

But then I don't have the saddle at "the correct height" for most of the time and I prefer the chuckability of a smaller frame (coming from a bit of a DH/4X background).

 

[John225]

I would say 17

Cheers

 

[jim-laden]

I would say 19"

Jim

 

[the great roberto]

That sounds like an 18" then.Unless it's a Gt which is more like a 20"

 

[Spibblo]

I've lost the will to live

 

[highlandsflyer]

It is not like you live on Mars, go try them out!

I am 6 2 and I ride mainly 19 equivalent.

But nothing about that helps you decide, you could have a long torso or whatever.

Go and try them.