G-baby158 Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Hi, might sound like a bit of a n00b but i fell that my zona zip is ok to ride but when i try and gap i dont go anywhere when im really trying, but when i had a shorter frame i could fine with worse engagement, ive brought a adamant a3 frame of Balman do you think that will be better for me as im only 5.5" ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycholist Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 What's too long to a certain degree is a matter of personal preference. Post a photo of you on the bike and you might get a better answer (Even comparing it to photos of other people on their bikes might give you an idea whether it looks right). For your height the short version of a given frame sounds like it should be a better option. If the bike feels fine (No shoulder/back pain, easy to weight shift onto the front and back wheels etc.), then it may be just a matter of getting used to the new frame - If you're not seeing an improvement after a week or two of riding it then something is likely to be wrong alright... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom aky Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 (edited) To be honest the zona probs is alittle long for you im 5'8 and its perfect lenth for me all you can do is try the Adamant, im guessing you have bought the short frame version? If so that looks like it would be perfect for you:D Edited August 25, 2008 by tom aky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 considered a different stem before you go f**king around with frames... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Yeah, the stem/frame/bars combo is the main thing... You can make a bike feel COMPLETELY different by just changing the stem.In my opinion, if you can't pull the bike up into a manual from rolling along then the bars are too low/frame is too long/stem is too long for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 In my opinion, if you can't pull the bike up into a manual from rolling along then the bars are too low and its proberly a deng build bike and rides like a sack of spuds and your a tgs rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 See, when you shut up about V-brakes for once you make some sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 I have a Monty PR stem on my Zip, and it felt so much nicer than my high Echo Team one I had before.Even changing the angle of your bars makes a huge difference!Just fiddle about with it, you will get to like it. I'll only ever get rid of mine when I break it, and that won't be for a long time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Dan, you cracked your's already. (So did I, but it's a fault on them.)Stand your bike on it's end, if the front wheel isn't higher than the top of your head, it isn't long enough.What has already been said is right though, it's bar about your bar and stem than anything, although your WB does play it's part obviously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLeacock™ Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Stand your bike on it's end, if the front wheel isn't higher than the top of your head, it isn't long enough.You sure ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Dan, you cracked your's already.I cracked the bash plate mount, which now isn't there... so it's no longer cracked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 You sure ?No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Stand your bike on it's end, if the front wheel isn't higher than the top of your head, it isn't long enough.You feeling alright Muel? Getting sudden urges to sidehop things with your big wheels?According to your logic, i fail. 6'2" of me on 1003mm of bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 I've always preferred long bikes haha. The Echo is 1030 and the Kot is 1100. I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Thats my A3 and yea its mint you'll love it, i ran trial tech stem an Monty Ti bars an it twas loverly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetjibs Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Yeah, the stem/frame/bars combo is the main thing... You can make a bike feel COMPLETELY different by just changing the stem.In my opinion, if you can't pull the bike up into a manual from rolling along then the bars are too low/frame is too long/stem is too long for you exactly what i think too.. i always check this when building bike for myself, and adjust bar/stem/spacers as required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 you just brightened up my incredibly dull hungover day thankyou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-baby158 Posted August 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Thats my A3 and yea its mint you'll love it, i ran trial tech stem an Monty Ti bars an it twas loverlyIsit ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balman Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 That USED TO BE my A3 and yea its mint you'll love it, i ran trial tech stem an Monty Ti bars an it twas loverly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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