Gumtree: Sherpa for Tall people

[JWestland]

http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/bicycles-for-sale-thorn-sherpa-touring-bike-as-new/1026923474#photo-content

With Australian pics!

[macspud]

I contacted the seller about size as the 59cm stated in the advert didn't match up with any Sharpa frame size, he replied that it's a 560XL. So it's a medium extra long frame.

[wellerclive]

I've contacted the seller as well, as I am interested in buying.  In all your wisdom guys - do you think this frame size would suit someone 5ft 11"?  Just trying to find this answer on the Thorn guide now, and just looking for an extra bit of advice.  I don't want to lose another bike like I did with that eBay Sherpa - oh the heartache.

Only problem is I am located in Portsmouth and he is in Glasgow, I fancy a JOG2LA ride coming up

[Danneaux]

Hi Clive!

I'm 5'11" and my Sherpa Mk2 was a 560S, fitted with drop handlebars. It fit me very well.

Not sure if this is any help at all, but at least one more data point.

Good luck; hope things go well.

Best,

Dan.

[macspud]

I'm 5'11" and my Sherpa Mk2 was a 560S, fitted with drop handlebars. It fit me very well.

According to the brochure (http://web.archive.org/web/20111005125116/http://www.sjscycles.com/thornpdf/ThornSherpaBroHiRes.pdf the S & L Sherpas of that time were designed for drop bars, so when one was designed for straight bars (longer top tube) they had to call them XL as L had already been used.
Quote from brochure: "The “XL” frames are extra long, compared to drop bar frames (but actually only about the same length as our Raven Tour L frames for a given size). These frames are designed almost exclusively for straight bars or comfort bars.".  

So if you are happy with straight bars all may be good. Best to contact SJSC for their advise.