Intense Tracer question

[Bullit_CN]

Hey Guys, I need your help and suggestions. I'm getting a new Tracer and I don't know what size should I get? I'm 5'9" high and my height falls between small and medium size acording to Intense;

Small 5'1" to 5"9"
Medium 5'9" to 6'1"

Also, what stem lenght should I get...Thanks a lot guys for your help....

[LTR]

dude... go the medium....

you should always go up, not down on an xc bikes size IMO

[Austen]

yeh for sure, nice ride 2

[Bullit_CN]

Thanks Buddy,

My intended use for my Tracer would be as a Trailbike since I don't race or maybe not this time. However, comparing to my present 2003 medium Bullit, its toptube lenght is 22.8" which I am comfortable right now, while the small Tracer has a toptube lenght of 23".
In this case, I am more inclined on the small size but I can't decide and this is the reason why I need others opinion.
Thanks guys for your suggestions...

[Ride_Guy]

Your best bet is to ride either size frame, but wiht a bike like this it aint always easy to do, but at your hight I would be lookin at the Medium.

[dunk]

Congratulations on the wonderful choice of frame!!!
Yeah I'd go the medium, I'm 5'6" so I have the small. They are the nicest trail bike to ride. I run a 80mm stem on mine, not too short and still easy to lift the front.

[Bullit_CN]

I got a 2003 medium Bullit with a top tube lenght of 23" which I feel very comfortable for me and the small Tracer has also a 23" toptube lenght...In this case, I would go for the small then...
Any comments from you guys???
Thanks a lot for all the help and suggestions.

[lindsay]

Yeah go the small. The top tube length is the most important measument for a bike (in my opinion). Seeing your already used to something of similar length then why change?