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flag stevecaughlin
Posted: Jun 3, 2025 at 7:57 Quote
Looking to pull the trigger on a Expert model. I'm 6'0" with 33' inseam. Everything points to size Large, but when I rode it, it felt a little compact. I'm coming from a Scott Spark and my initial thought was the handlebar was closer and the saddle to handlebar drop was greater than what I'm used to. I know there's tweaking that can be done and new bikes take getting used to. Thinking maybe 10mm longer stem and possible upgrade to carbon handlebar with a bit of rise.

Anyone my size riding Large and/or have tried and XL. Hard to think I'd be XL but looking for others experiences before spending a lot of money.
flag stumpsforjumps
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Posted: Jun 3, 2025 at 10:48 Quote
I'm 6'2", 34" inseam. Riding an XL, shortened the stem and 170 cranks. I just barely fit a 170 reverb but very happy with the XL.
flag skierdud89
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Posted: Jun 4, 2025 at 7:47 Quote
You could go either way. With Specialized the size change happens from 6'0" to 6'1". I'm 6'1" in the morning and probably finish the day at 6'0" with a 32" inseam and I ride a L Epic 8 and S4 in other models. I also had a L Epic World Cup for what it's worth. The bike is long enough and so well composed at speed that going with the XL has never been a second thought for me.
flag stevecaughlin
Posted: Jun 4, 2025 at 11:20 Quote
skierdud89 wrote:
You could go either way. With Specialized the size change happens from 6'0" to 6'1". I'm 6'1" in the morning and probably finish the day at 6'0" with a 32" inseam and I ride a L Epic 8 and S4 in other models. I also had a L Epic World Cup for what it's worth. The bike is long enough and so well composed at speed that going with the XL has never been a second thought for me.

Thanks... Did you keep the stock configuration (on the Large) with the stem and handlebars or did you opt for a longer stem, etc.?

I can't imagine riding an XL so I think worst case a 10mm longer stem and possible riser bar would do the trick.
flag skierdud89
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Posted: Jun 6, 2025 at 8:39 Quote
I built both from frame and had the same Enve 50mm stem on them.
flag Cycle365
Posted: Jun 6, 2025 at 15:59 Quote
Modern geometry has changed sizing massively. I’m 176cm (5’9/5’10) and ride size large in MTB. 10 years ago, I’d be a Medium. In fact, recently I swapped a frameset for a customer under warranty (GT Sensor) in Medium and on test riding, it felt BIG!

At 6’ you might be more comfy on an XL , but depending on your riding style might like a slightly shorter wheel base of a L and then you can adjust the fit via stem and bars as you’ve suggested.
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