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i got the marrakesh. Looked at the Vaya as well as the Kona Sutra. The Sutra stand over height for my shortish legs was too high. I didn't like the fit or ride of the vaya. The Marrakesh is not a light bike but it is a very solid bike and it climbs very well. i currently commute on it but i'm planning a 7 day tour in june. I got a 57cm which id=s a touch big but it allowed me to lower the seat a bit and raise the stem with an adjustable stem to give me a bit more upright position. I really like this bike
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I am 5'9" with a 32" inseam. The 57cm fits me perfectly. I am going to try the Brooks saddle for a while. If it ends up not working for me I have my old fizik saddle that I can use and sell the stock b17.
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Just saying the el Mar went away when the Timberjack arrived. Might be the same with the Vaya-Journeyman.
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Thanks for the feedback!
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I think the LBS had me in mind when they set it up, only thing I've done is tilt the nose up. Here are a few pics, there is 4.75" of seat post showing. Bars are about even with the seat, maybe a bit lower, but real close (had trouble getting the angle of the tape even).
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57 cm
I’m just short of 6 feet with a 29 inch inseam. The LBS did a BikeFit and has me on the 57 frame.
My wife is 5’3” and is on the 50 cm frame. Standover measurement was key for her and she got it with 2 cm to spare.
Frame specs are completely different in order to have the same length.
Highly recommend the BikeFit.
My wife is 5’3” and is on the 50 cm frame. Standover measurement was key for her and she got it with 2 cm to spare.
Frame specs are completely different in order to have the same length.
Highly recommend the BikeFit.