SB6C frame size

[Theguyfromthealps]

Hi guys, I am getting an SB6C and as usual I am stuck with a dilemma whether to go for M or L size. I am 1.81 metres and right inbetween sizes. My previous bike the 575 anniversary was M and somehow feeling slightly small, but only in some occasions. Comparing geometries, the top tube is the same lenght on the SB6C as on the 575 (both medium) and I really don't want to end up feeling too crammed. Now that I live in Spain I ride mainly technical, natural trails, steep, large rocks, drops and loads of big lose rocks, so many of my fellow riders suggest I get a Large for more stability on the downhill. I tried a L of a local guy this morning and it felt right, long, but not too big, I get the feeling the medium could end up being a bit short. It feels long also because I'm used to my Medium 575 so, I guess, I will get used to it. Does anyone have an opinion or suggestions? What should I go for?

Cheers.

eric 

[badlad575]

I have been through exactly the same problem as you, I'm 1.80m and in the past have owned a 575 and SB66C both in medium - I've had a SC Bronson C (sorry) in Large for about 8 months - but the 66C was a far better bike. So did what I should have done in the first place and started sorting out a SB6C, I was lucky enough to hear about a demo wkend so booked a Medium (only because that's what my old Yeti's were). Right from the off the bike felt right, both up and down - tried a Large as well but for me found it wasn't as easy to climb rocky gnarly climbs and going down it just felt a bit big and unwieldy.
I bought a medium in yeti blue (best colour IMHO) and got 10% discount for buying on the day - result!!!
Because we are right on the M/L edge you have to try both out - in my case it was really obvious I'm happier with a Medium, but that's because I need a bike that does everything. I'm pretty sure you could get 2 people same height trying both Med and Large sizes out and choosing differently.
Anyway good luck, you've picked the best bike on the planet - after all the above waffling - bottom line is try both.