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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 04:57 PM
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I am thinking of putting apes on my train, should I get 16 or 18s post some pictures if you have....
 
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 04:59 PM
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How tall are you? And how long are your arms?
 
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 05:14 PM
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i am 6'1"
 
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 05:18 PM
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I run 20's on 4" riser...my guess is at least 18's for you -
 
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That is a tough call. I say 16"'s if you are 6"1, but it hard for me to say what height would be comfy for you.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 05:36 PM
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5' 10" and mine are 16"
 
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 05:44 PM
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i'm 5-11 and i'm going with 18s on my rocker.

i'd put 18s if i were you
 
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im 5'11 gat 16's w/4"riser go w/ 18's
 
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Damnit!! All these ape threads are killing me, but one day I will get there. For now, I guess my 10" straight rise will have to do............

I would go 18", most people that go 16" or less say they wish they would of went higher. JMO though.
 
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Im short but I like the look of tall apes pushed foward as far as you can go...
 
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