Forgive the stupid question...

[Don1]

I'm getting more into my MTB'ing, and I'm looking to upgrade.

I'm on a budget with this, and I'm not seeing the frame size (XL- just) and requirements I have on ebay much.

What is the worst thing that could happen if I drop down to a L frame (sacrificing 1 inch difference), and making up the difference on the seat post? It's a full suspension XC bike, nothing to amazing.

Thanks...

[Rouleur]

It shouldn't be a huge problem. It can actually be more fun to ride a frame that's technically a size too small as the shorter length and lower CoG make the bike more chuckable, and anyway you can always adjust the reach by tweaking the stem size and turning the bars forward a little, assuming they're risers.

Seatpost length isn't that big a deal within reasonable limits.

[Don1]

Thank you.

[Don1]

A moot point now.... I've got myself something coming in... a bit of a small bargain.

A 2010 Boardman FS Team. It will be my first ever full suspension bike - I'm looking forward to hitting more trails this year.