I think it’ll depend on the personality you’re after. The 19/20 size L rode longer than it seemed but I still wanted to go up - however I find that for me, stability leads to confidence. Others might feel more confident on a bike that’s easier to play on or get in the air. I tend to like that extra comfort at speed but I’m also more of a trucker than a jumper.
XL doesn’t feel stupid big to me. However it took me awhile to realize just how much longer I can go than average for my height. I look up at people that are shorter than me on road bikes, for example. I’m stretched out while folks with longer legs stretch up. So if your proportions are ‘normal’ which I’m guessing means about a 34/35” inseam are your height, XL should do it unless you really want to straddle a freight train.
April 28, 2020, 10:41 p.m. - Pete Roggeman
I think it’ll depend on the personality you’re after. The 19/20 size L rode longer than it seemed but I still wanted to go up - however I find that for me, stability leads to confidence. Others might feel more confident on a bike that’s easier to play on or get in the air. I tend to like that extra comfort at speed but I’m also more of a trucker than a jumper. XL doesn’t feel stupid big to me. However it took me awhile to realize just how much longer I can go than average for my height. I look up at people that are shorter than me on road bikes, for example. I’m stretched out while folks with longer legs stretch up. So if your proportions are ‘normal’ which I’m guessing means about a 34/35” inseam are your height, XL should do it unless you really want to straddle a freight train.