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Hello!

I'm around 182 cm (~6 feet) tall. At the moment I ride 18" hardtail frame
which I find slightly too short (the top tube is 55 cm (21.7 inch) long, I
don't know the exact horizontal TT measurement, but its makeshift
measurement showed 58 cm (22,83 inch)).

My inseam is 86 cm (33,86 inch). I need a frame for cross coutry races and
marathons. What GT zaskar size would you recommend: M or L? Or mayby I
should look for some 19" frame? Please help.

All the best,

Lechu

I am 1.83 m tall and ride a 2001 GT Zaskar Race, (L)arge frame. I
unfortunately have no clue as to my inseam, but the frame fits me very well.
The seatpost is extended about 20cm, while the top tube rides well as far as
my preferences go: I prefer a slightly longer measure as opposed to the more
cramped cockpit of the older Treks. What did make a big difference in
"geometry" was the shock. I started with a Rock Shox SID and went to a
Marzocchi MX Pro. I miss the SID, since it had less travel and resulted in
a more aggressive feel, while the Marzocchi is more propped up. But I am
still looking into reducing the shock´s travel...

Good luck!

Basjan