| Re: Specialized Epic frame size
NotaKnob wrote:
> On Jan 23, 3:02 pm, "JD" <d...@usafcct.com> wrote:
>> elto...@yahoo.com wrote:
>>> Hello all,
>>> I am interested in buying Specialized Epic FSR bike. My problem is that
>>> I cannot try it before I buy it because I have to order it. I heard
>>> that Specialized Epic is for small people. My question is referred to
>>> Specialized Epic owners, I am 192cm (6'3'') tall so would be XL frame
>>> saze enough for me? Once I ride an L size of Specialized Epic and it
>>> was too small for me.If you weigh over 200 lbs, get a sturdier bike if it's going to be for
>> anything other than a "season" of racing or an occasional light xc
>> bike. Those frames are pretty wimpy for bigger riders.
>
> I'll agree with that. I've got an Epic and if I weighed much more I'd
> be afraid of killing the rear shock on downhills.
>
> If a large was too small, I'd move over to their other framesets.
>
> Bruce
>
I weigh 225 and have been racing this frame for 2 years without a
problem and remember if the frame does break theres a life time warranty :-)
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