gassyndrome
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6'4 and 90 kilos. Turner Sultan 29er in XL for me. Subscribed!
Thread for CLYDESDALE/ TALL riders
- Thread starter Big JD
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6'4 and 110kgs here. Ride a Trance x1 XL, pretty much stock. Ridden it on everything incl European black DH runs (definitely out of bike's comfort zone)
Broken a number of parts:
- 2x Top out spring in Fox forks (F120 RLC)
- Rails of Fizik Gobi XM saddle
- 3x Rear hub on Shimano XT wheels
- Countless spokes on rear wheel (really need to replace)
- Blown out Rp23 shock
Broken a number of parts:
- 2x Top out spring in Fox forks (F120 RLC)
- Rails of Fizik Gobi XM saddle
- 3x Rear hub on Shimano XT wheels
- Countless spokes on rear wheel (really need to replace)
- Blown out Rp23 shock
Big JD
Wheel size expert
had it all wrong
i realised that i have taken it all too far. amazing when you go through the measurements again - starting with seat height and position/relation to pedal and then stem length. i just dont know why am keep moving to a more stretched out position - it is ok at over 40yrs to be more upright
i realised that i have taken it all too far. amazing when you go through the measurements again - starting with seat height and position/relation to pedal and then stem length. i just dont know why am keep moving to a more stretched out position - it is ok at over 40yrs to be more upright
Big JD
Wheel size expert
I was happier on an XXL with shorter stem and inline post @ 6.4
I have one for you guys.
Being larger gentlemen, do you use pedal exenders to widen your Q factor?
http://www.stevehoggbikefitting.com/store/bike-fitting-products/pedal-extenders/
I am strongly considering it. I think I am going to bite the bullet and get a full body fit too (With my new roadie).
Being larger gentlemen, do you use pedal exenders to widen your Q factor?
http://www.stevehoggbikefitting.com/store/bike-fitting-products/pedal-extenders/
I am strongly considering it. I think I am going to bite the bullet and get a full body fit too (With my new roadie).
geoff_tewierik
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I don't use those type of extenders, but I do have two washers between the pedal and the crank arm, gives me about 4mm of spacing (not enough to require a legit pedal extender). It's enough to stop my knee problems.
Knut
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The owner of this bike is tall.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/baumcyc...in/photostream
It may be worth your while to get a custom bike, if you are that concerned. It will fit you garenteed then.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/baumcyc...in/photostream
It may be worth your while to get a custom bike, if you are that concerned. It will fit you garenteed then.
OCD'R
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That is Darren's own bike, he is about 6'1-2". Why do you say the owner is tall (what are the tell tale signs from the pic?).
FS bike is a compromise made to be comfortable going up hills, down hills and on the flats (helped by dropper post and Talas). New SC will be a XC bike with more emphasis on single type terrain (i.e smaller hills, up and down like Buxton etc).
You are right though, custom is the way to go if you 100% know what you want and where and how you will ride it.
FS bike is a compromise made to be comfortable going up hills, down hills and on the flats (helped by dropper post and Talas). New SC will be a XC bike with more emphasis on single type terrain (i.e smaller hills, up and down like Buxton etc).
You are right though, custom is the way to go if you 100% know what you want and where and how you will ride it.
Big JD
Wheel size expert
looks great mate - post a pic in here as well.
6'4, 115kg
XL Mojo HD with 800mm bars.
For those with sasquatch feet, I am about to try these out tomorrow morning:
http://www.e13components.com/product_lg1p_pedal.html
The platform is BIG (noticeably so over my other Straitlines).
XL Mojo HD with 800mm bars.
For those with sasquatch feet, I am about to try these out tomorrow morning:
http://www.e13components.com/product_lg1p_pedal.html
The platform is BIG (noticeably so over my other Straitlines).
Big JD
Wheel size expert
whats is my QF
I thought QFactor was a Chinese Singing Show. So how do you measure your Q Factor. Is it the distance between ones thighs? Well I measured one of my testicles and multiplied by two and came up with 4 inches.............. what is my QF?
well i will be f..ked
I thought QFactor was a Chinese Singing Show. So how do you measure your Q Factor. Is it the distance between ones thighs? Well I measured one of my testicles and multiplied by two and came up with 4 inches.............. what is my QF?
dA_bOmBbIkE
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Any Clyde's found a brand/ retailer that sells jerseys that are not made as crop tops for jockeys? I'm 6"6 and skinny and have never found a jersey that fits properly
6'6 / 201cm at 81kg
Just started trying to do a few km's after a lengthy injury (9 months off the bike) on a 21" Super-fly, seems to be a decent fit from what i can tell so far.
Can't risk a fall just yet, so riding flat pedals for the moment. My problem is i cant seem to find any decent flat specific shoes that fit. Im a US 14 pushing 15.
Anyone have any suggestions, or am i stuck with trainers or skate shoes?
Thanks
Just started trying to do a few km's after a lengthy injury (9 months off the bike) on a 21" Super-fly, seems to be a decent fit from what i can tell so far.
Can't risk a fall just yet, so riding flat pedals for the moment. My problem is i cant seem to find any decent flat specific shoes that fit. Im a US 14 pushing 15.
Anyone have any suggestions, or am i stuck with trainers or skate shoes?
Thanks