Poll: Bike experts, what size frame is this?

[edro]

This KHS Flite 500 is on eBay, but the lady says she can't find the bike size on it anywhere.
eBay Pic

What size do you think it is from the picture?

I could email and ask her to actually measure the center post I guess.

 

[trOver]

if the sizes refer to only adult sizes, i would say a M or L

if it was kid-adult sizes, i would say L or XL

 

[Dirigible]

I can tune a derailleur, overhaul a suspension fork, and build a wheel, but I'd put no stock in my guess at the size of that bike.

Look up the KHS geometry for that frame. Have the seller measure a dimension or two get a more certain size determination.

I did step one for you: http://www.khsbicycles.com/PDF...ame_Geometry_Flite.pdf

 

[GoSharks]

I would agree with either a M or a L

 

[edro]

Originally posted by: Dirigible
I can tune a derailleur, overhaul a suspension fork, and build a wheel, but I'd put no stock in my guess at the size of that bike.

Look up the KHS geometry for that frame. Have the seller measure a dimension or two get a more certain size determination.

I did step one for you: http://www.khsbicycles.com/PDF...ame_Geometry_Flite.pdf

Thanks!
I actually just sent her another email and asked her to measure the top bar, and gave her the dimensions in inches of the choices for S, M, L, XL.

Hopefully she can do it.

 

[Dirigible]

Originally posted by: edro

Originally posted by: Dirigible
I can tune a derailleur, overhaul a suspension fork, and build a wheel, but I'd put no stock in my guess at the size of that bike.

Look up the KHS geometry for that frame. Have the seller measure a dimension or two get a more certain size determination.

I did step one for you: http://www.khsbicycles.com/PDF...ame_Geometry_Flite.pdf

Thanks!
I actually just sent her another email and asked her to measure the top bar, and gave her the dimensions in inches of the choices for S, M, L, XL.

Hopefully she can do it.

Good luck!

 

[JulesMaximus]

It's kind of hard to tell with those compact geometries. I prefer traditional geometry and I ride a 56cm bike.

 

[Cdubneeddeal]

I'm going to take a shot in the dark and say it looks like a 52cm.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: Dirigible
I can tune a derailleur, overhaul a suspension fork, and build a wheel, but I'd put no stock in my guess at the size of that bike.

Look up the KHS geometry for that frame. Have the seller measure a dimension or two get a more certain size determination.

I did step one for you: http://www.khsbicycles.com/PDF...ame_Geometry_Flite.pdf

QFT, have her take a measurement.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Top-tube and seat-tube length will be the most important measurements you need.

 

[alkemyst]

Also how long is your inseam...that's important too once you get the top tube height. 17.5" is a frame size that pretty comfortable to many average height dudes...with tires on should come comfortable a few inches below your nutz at a stop . Roadies (and the real reason Armstrong is 'one short') tend to need ladders though so YMMV if that's what you are looking for.

 

[LS21]

looks like M/56 in my eyes

i almost underestimate sizes, so that could very well be 58

 

[Capt Caveman]

Originally posted by: alkemyst
Also how long is your inseam...that's important too once you get the top tube height. 17.5" is a frame size that pretty comfortable to many average height dudes...with tires on should come comfortable a few inches below your nutz at a stop . Roadies (and the real reason Armstrong is 'one short') tend to need ladders though so YMMV if that's what you are looking for.

Obviously, you know nothing about bikes (remember your track-stand crap).

First, you have top-tube confused with seat-tube. And road bikes are measured using cm not inches.

Second, measuring one's fit to a frame is different for a mountain bike vs a road bike. Most road bikers don't need a ladder and need a lot less clearance standing over the top-tube than a mountain/hybrid bike.

 

[Safeway]

Based on some rough ratios, I think it is a 57cm or 58cm.

Method: The wheels should be ~26". If you measure the picture, the scale is 2" = 26". If you then measure from the bottom bracket to the top of the seat tube, is is 1 3/4". (7/8)*(26") = 22.75" = 57.8cm. Very rough way to calculate it, but it is all I can offer.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: Capt Caveman

Originally posted by: alkemyst
Also how long is your inseam...that's important too once you get the top tube height. 17.5" is a frame size that pretty comfortable to many average height dudes...with tires on should come comfortable a few inches below your nutz at a stop . Roadies (and the real reason Armstrong is 'one short') tend to need ladders though so YMMV if that's what you are looking for.

Obviously, you know nothing about bikes (remember your track-stand crap).

First, you have top-tube confused with seat-tube. And road bikes are measured using cm not inches.

Second, measuring one's fit to a frame is different for a mountain bike vs a road bike. Most road bikers don't need a ladder and need a lot less clearance standing over the top-tube than a mountain/hybrid bike.

I was being funny about the roadies. Obviously I was right, their nuts are always in a bunch. Get a life man.

 

[imported_Baloo]

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: Capt Caveman

Originally posted by: alkemyst
Also how long is your inseam...that's important too once you get the top tube height. 17.5" is a frame size that pretty comfortable to many average height dudes...with tires on should come comfortable a few inches below your nutz at a stop . Roadies (and the real reason Armstrong is 'one short') tend to need ladders though so YMMV if that's what you are looking for.

Obviously, you know nothing about bikes (remember your track-stand crap).

First, you have top-tube confused with seat-tube. And road bikes are measured using cm not inches.

Second, measuring one's fit to a frame is different for a mountain bike vs a road bike. Most road bikers don't need a ladder and need a lot less clearance standing over the top-tube than a mountain/hybrid bike.

I was being funny about the roadies. Obviously I was right, their nuts are always in a bunch. Get a life man.

Yeah that was rude, and he was wrong in what he said anyways. In the US, bikes can be purchased in either inches or centimeters, Depends whether it a US made bike or an import, nothing to do with the type of bike. And frame size is not just a measure of the tob tube length, as he implies, but also the height of the top tube relative to the center of the crank, so you were just as accurate as he was. And you are correct about road bikes; quite a lot of roadies ride nut busters. His humor sensor was missing the day he left that post.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Originally posted by: Baloo

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: Capt Caveman

Originally posted by: alkemyst
Also how long is your inseam...that's important too once you get the top tube height. 17.5" is a frame size that pretty comfortable to many average height dudes...with tires on should come comfortable a few inches below your nutz at a stop . Roadies (and the real reason Armstrong is 'one short') tend to need ladders though so YMMV if that's what you are looking for.

Obviously, you know nothing about bikes (remember your track-stand crap).

First, you have top-tube confused with seat-tube. And road bikes are measured using cm not inches.

Second, measuring one's fit to a frame is different for a mountain bike vs a road bike. Most road bikers don't need a ladder and need a lot less clearance standing over the top-tube than a mountain/hybrid bike.

I was being funny about the roadies. Obviously I was right, their nuts are always in a bunch. Get a life man.

Yeah that was rude, and he was wrong in what he said anyways. In the US, bikes can be purchased in either inches or centimeters, Depends whether it a US made bike or an import, nothing to do with the type of bike. And frame size is not just a measure of the tob tube length, as he implies, but also the height of the top tube relative to the center of the crank, so you were just as accurate as he was. And you are correct about road bikes; quite a lot of roadies ride nut busters. His humor sensor was missing the day he left that post.

Please go into any bike shop and find a road bike measured in inches. I'm guessing you buy your bikes from Walmart.

Do you know what a top tube is? You're talking about the seat tube. And geometry is important but based on the buyer, it's going to be a non-factor.

Rude. You obviously don't know alkemyst or read his posts.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: Capt Caveman
Rude. You obviously don't know alkemyst or read his posts.

Right....so just disagree with every post of mine 'cause you are just so motherfucking hard. You do realize the few of you that constantly ride my ass just look like 'morans' to everyone else here...but carry your torch high.

When I was referring to the top tube I was not referring to its length. My post stated it's 'height', I also was talking in general and not getting into bike specifics.

Now run along and try to play nice.

 

[GoSharks]

Originally posted by: Baloo
Yeah that was rude, and he was wrong in what he said anyways. In the US, bikes can be purchased in either inches or centimeters, Depends whether it a US made bike or an import, nothing to do with the type of bike. And frame size is not just a measure of the tob tube length, as he implies, but also the height of the top tube relative to the center of the crank, so you were just as accurate as he was. And you are correct about road bikes; quite a lot of roadies ride nut busters. His humor sensor was missing the day he left that post.

My Made in USA Cannondale road bike is measured in CM. CM versus inches has everything to do with they type of bike. All the top manufactures of road bikes, Made in USA or otherwise, (Cannondale, Trek, Specialized, Bianchi, Giant, etc) are all sized in CM.

I challenge you to find a mainstream, current, road bike (no Target or custom bikes) that is primarly sized in inches.