Author Topic: Is this OZ a Way Big?? Please look (Read 3740 times)

jinder · « **on:** February 24, 2005, 01:33:26 pm »

Ok.... here are the measurments....It measures 21" from the center of the bottom bracket to the top of the seat post clamp. From the center of the head tube to the center of the seatpost is 22".

Is this a Large or a Way Big Frame?

Matno · « **Reply #1 on:** February 24, 2005, 02:10:50 pm »

22" center to center top tube? Off the top of my head, I'd say it's about a medium...

My large 5000 measures 23.5 center to center and my wife's medium is about 22.5. My hardtail, for comparison's sake, is 24" c to c on the top tube. A little too big for me, but not bad. Comparable to my bro-in-law's way big Attack, at least in the feel of how much it stretches me...

This one certainly doesn't look like a way big. Seems like I remember that the carbon frames weren't even made in that size, but I could be wrong...

shovelon · « **Reply #2 on:** February 24, 2005, 02:41:47 pm »

Yes, that is a medium. Mine just measured at 21 bottom bracket to top of seat post clamp, and 23 inches center of head tube to center of seat post. It is a Large

Terry

kiwi · « **Reply #3 on:** February 24, 2005, 05:47:01 pm »

yep no way bigin the carbon line up....

jinder · « **Reply #4 on:** February 24, 2005, 10:18:56 pm »

Matno, shovelon and kiwi CHEERS! [smiley=beer.gif]

You boys saved me here - Thanks!

jinder · « **Reply #5 on:** February 24, 2005, 10:22:33 pm »

This frame is for sale on Ebay.....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=98083&item=7137477346&rd=1

Bruce Penfold · « **Reply #6 on:** February 26, 2005, 06:38:10 am »

Hi...I am a lurker here. I am watching the OZ auction on ebay. is it worth 300 being a 96?? I ride a 99 EVO 3.0. I am just over 6' and would appreciate input. will i fit this frame? i have found this site to be very helpful with k2 issues. thanks. i put an 05 swinger 3 way air on my EVO......and love it. i should register on this site and post my bike.....cool
Bruce

jinder · « **Reply #7 on:** February 26, 2005, 06:54:54 am »

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Hi...I am a lurker here. I am watching the OZ auction on ebay. is it worth 300 being a 96?? I ride a 99 EVO 3.0. I am just over 6' and would appreciate input. will i fit this frame? i have found this site to be very helpful with k2 issues. thanks. i put an 05 swinger 3 way air on my EVO......and love it. i should register on this site and post my bike.....cool
Bruce

Hi Bruce...

Well, the frame looks in good condition. I would bid on it with if was larger - I am 6 foot 3 inchs tall and I really do need a Way Big size. Your about the same height...I can't really say if it will be the right size for you - but the frame will fit better for you than it would for me. If I was to bid on it I would pay around the $400-$450 range before I back out - the OZ was (and still is) a SUPER FRAME.

shovelon · « **Reply #8 on:** February 26, 2005, 08:07:50 am »

Hey Bruce,

I think you knees would hit the bars if you got the med. I am 5'11" and the large fits me well. This is my second Proflex/K2 and large is perfect.

I got my Large Oz for $499 new 2 years ago.
Post pictures of your Evo. I just put a Swinger 3 way on my Oz.

Terry

Simon · « **Reply #9 on:** February 26, 2005, 08:42:48 am »

The Oz was only made in the end as a medium or large,I'm 6'1" and have both a large and a medium (I've since given the medium to my son) and had no trouble riding the medium with a 120mm stem and some layback on the seatpost,I do prefer the large but I could easily have a medium if that was all that was available.
Simon.
P.s Bruce don't you mean 99 not 96

giantbikeboy · « **Reply #10 on:** February 26, 2005, 08:55:27 am »

The ebay description says 96. I emailed the guy and he says the TT length is 22". That is about 1" shorter than I usually ride. I am not looking at it as a primary ride. More of a show piece. dennis??? I don't know.

giantbikeboy · « **Reply #11 on:** February 26, 2005, 08:57:51 am »

Also...withou having to look around the help stuff too much...what are the photo post requirements/restrictions?? Bruce

I AM GIANTBIKEBOY

giantbikeboy · « **Reply #12 on:** February 26, 2005, 08:58:57 am »

without...sorry

Matno · « **Reply #13 on:** February 26, 2005, 11:55:01 am »

I wouldn't worry about your knees hitting the bars too much. I ride both a large and a medium 5000, and I'm 5'11" too. Both work well for a variety of riding situations. In fact, the medium is set up for my wife, with a 90mm stem and little setback in the seatpost, and it still works fine for me (I have a spare 120mm stem just in case though...)

Old Proflexer · « **Reply #14 on:** February 27, 2005, 02:27:40 am »

Simon -

Many of the frames are sticker'd with an Omnium 97 - xxxx number. I still have 97 and 98 sticker'd frames - sold the other 98. Most of the 97's also have a frame number scratched between the upper shock mount plates, don't recall ever seeing a 98 with number in there. I believe mine is 0147 - hard to see in there and haven't looked in a long time.

The frames were made in two different runs and one can usually tell an earlier from a later model from the finish (unless it's been recoated)

That frame could have been sold in 96 but as I recall they hit the market in 97.

Just what I remember -

OP

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