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Offline Amarynth

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Tall rider looking for a new bike
« on: June 16, 2015, 09:58:02 PM »
Hi guys,

I used to ride flatland around 10 years ago and am wanting to get back into the sport.  I am 6' 2" and wear size 13 shoes.  I don't know my exact arm reach, but I know it is significantly longer than most people.

I'm wanting to get a new bike, but am concerned about the short top tubes I am seeing on the Ares bikes and others.  Will an 18.5 work for a taller guy like me?  I was looking at the Ashura and the APlus.  I would prefer a complete, but can build a bike up from parts if I need to.

Fwiw, my previous bike was a Standard Shaman frame.

Thanks!
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Offline getzfafive

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Re: Tall rider looking for a new bike
« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2015, 10:31:29 PM »
I'm 6'1" w/ long arms and I prefer top tops between 19.25" to 20".  I definitely think 18.5" will feel too small for you.
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Offline Amarynth

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Re: Tall rider looking for a new bike
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2015, 12:51:57 AM »
Thanks for the information!  I suspect you are right on the 18.5.  What frame (s) do you ride?
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Offline metalbmxer

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Re: Tall rider looking for a new bike
« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2015, 01:20:22 AM »
A lot of us in the 6' range are riding 19" and longer frames. I myself ride a 19.5" reklamation and my buddy rides one of the new Hoffman Strowler 19.75" frames and he loves it. Tall 9" bars are the way to go as well. Longer 30-40mm length stems help too. Hope this helps ya out!
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Re: Tall rider looking for a new bike
« Reply #4 on: June 17, 2015, 06:37:04 AM »
Metal BMXER is right on the money. I'm 6'1 w/ a 19.5 frame & 9"bars. It feels good to me. Maybe you could consider frame/fork/bars combo like the We The People Utopia set. Their frames have toptube lengths of 20" with slight offset forks & 9" bars. This is just one example; whatever suits you though...
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Offline ground2air

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Re: Tall rider looking for a new bike
« Reply #5 on: June 17, 2015, 09:21:34 AM »
I"m 6'3" and have size 13 feet also. One  problem with the new bikes is the rear triangles are so short that you hit your feet on the pegs.  I ride a PIR custom with 13.75 rear and 20.25 top tube. I run 160 cranks and feel very comfortable.   :mellow:
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Re: Tall rider looking for a new bike
« Reply #6 on: June 17, 2015, 03:05:43 PM »
Quote from: Amarynth on June 17, 2015, 12:51:57 AM
Thanks for the information!  I suspect you are right on the 18.5.  What frame (s) do you ride?


I ride a 19.25" / 13"  WE Bicycles Equation frame with a 48mm stem and 9" high bars.  Feels pretty comfortable for me.
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Re: Tall rider looking for a new bike
« Reply #7 on: July 27, 2015, 03:37:46 PM »
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