The Trek sizer says I am a size "ML" but the Rail only has sizes M and L

[bikechiq]

The Trek sizer says I am a size "ML" but the Rail only has sizes M and L so which one should I go for?

Does ML mean I could go either M or L?

 

[Rusty]

Yup - Med or Large.
By your @bikechiq name I am guessing you are female? That being so, if you are not going for a ladies specific bike I would most definitely recommend Medium.

 

[tobster]

I have a medium powerfly LT and with the "large" wheels I find it a bit too big (I'm 5ft 8in). Definitely go medium

 

[BrentD]

Here's a link to the Rail sizing guide from the Trek NZ web site:

Rail 9 | Trek Bikes (NZ)

Discover your next great ride with Rail 9 GX. See the bike and visit your local Trek retailer. Shop now!

www.trekbikes.com

It's still best to try one in store if possible.

 

[Philly G]

Even if you're on the cusp between medium and large, you'll likely be more comfortable on a medium. I was right between large and XL. Never got to try a large but rode an XL round the car park. I did feel a bit stretched out on it. Shop staff said that would only be exaggerated once I rode the trails. Also told me the bigger bike would be more of a handful to corner. Ended up getting the large and I love it, feel right at home

 

[aklemm]

How tall are you?

I'm 5'10" and the L Rail felt perfect when I put some test miles on one. I'm usually in between a M and L.

5'9" or taller I'd go with a L
5'8" or shorter I'd go with a M

 

[BrentD]

How tall are you?

I'm 5'10" and the L Rail felt perfect when I put some test miles on one. I'm usually in between a M and L.

5'9" or taller I'd go with a L
5'8" or shorter I'd go with a M

I'd concur with that. I'm 5'10.5" (33" inseam) on a good day and ride a large Rail with very little seat post extension. The large has a 170mm dropper whereas the M has a 150mm but can take a 180mm One Up dropper.

 

[j3ayy]

I am 5’9” & gone for the L frame on my 2021 Rail 9 when it arrives in may ? Tried a M in the store & it was just on the small side & i felt uncomfortable on it.

 

[Yoak]

I'm 175 (5'9) and I'm riding a M Rail. I do a lot of technical trails and prefer to size down. I rode a Rail 7 in L on a trip recently, and it felt a lot less playfull than my 9.8. Not sure if it's just the size of the weight ( or both) that comes into play. I have no problem on either size though, but my Slash 8 is a M/L and that's perfect?