Hey!
I am shopping for a Grand Canyon AL6 later this year. I'm trying to figure out which size I need remotely, as there is no official distribution in my local market (I'd be ordering the bike from Germany). Of course I'd like to get the sizing right on the first try, hence this question 😀
I'm 182cm / 6" tall with 83cm / 33" inseam. Looking at Canyon's size chart I shouldn't exist. I'm a non-existing monstrosity. Or am I reading the chart wrong?
It seems that with my height I should have shorter inseam, however if I were shorter 166-175 I could have longer inseam (up to 87cm)?! How the heck should this chart be read, and which frame size should I get, M or L? Mostly aiming for longer trips that a gravel wouldn't be comfortable enough (some bikepaking too, but let's not discuss whether I should get a gravel or a XC bike) with occasional visits to local bikeparks with easy trails.
by DramaLife7448
6 Comments
That chart is bugged.
Rule of thumb is to downsize. It’s easier to adjust than having a frame too big.
I agree the chart coloring is not clear outside of those bands. The dark grey area to the right of M is effectively L, same as the area below, mainly due to the length of the seat post you need for your long legs.
Chart is bugged for the AL6, try for the AL5 or AL7 these seem correct
the chart is wrong. I would say 70-80% people of your height have the same or close inseam
You’re much more likely to have incorrectly measured your inseam. Of the two measurements, this one is much harder to get right.