Sizing question- Medium or Small?

[Bergsteiger]

I am getting a new bike for my wife. She is 5'7 maybe 5'8. Can't decide between 16-17 inch frame vs 14-15 inch frame. I am buying online and can't find the bike locally, so can't really size the exact model.
Its the K2 Lithium 3.0
Any thoughts? She seems to think go small, but I am worried it will be too small. Remember I am the chap that is selling the IH MKIII Comp on this forum, the 19", that I tried to force her on. JK

[gurp13]

I'm that height and I'd go medium. Your mileage may vary.

[Waldo]

I'd say medium.
Have you checked to see if K2 has sizing suggestions online? Might also check REI if you have one within reach - they carry K2, so even if they don't have that model you might at least get a feel for their sizing.

[Bergsteiger]

Thanks for the input guys. I just needed a nudge. I felt the medium, after looking on K2 website sizing guide its a no brainer.

[OMR]

Unless she's going to be XC racing, go with the medium. Much more comfortable for her... and you know: happy wife...happy husband!!!!

OMR
(34 years married)

PS: And don't be giving her all your old cast off biking sh*t.

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Originally Posted by Bergsteiger

I am getting a new bike for my wife. She is 5'7 maybe 5'8. Can't decide between 16-17 inch frame vs 14-15 inch frame. I am buying online and can't find the bike locally, so can't really size the exact model.
Its the K2 Lithium 3.0
Any thoughts? She seems to think go small, but I am worried it will be too small. Remember I am the chap that is selling the IH MKIII Comp on this forum, the 19", that I tried to force her on. JK

I had a K2 I think they are pretty heavy. SO Im looking into a Garyfisher HI FI ( basic one ) its 1450 @ Cycle werks. And they can order it. Im not sure what your price point is but... yeah Im in the same boat as you my GF is 5.7 - 5.8