Are you able top keep the XTC and just buy the dual suspension bike? If so, I'd grab the cheaper of the two dualies and have a great bike in each style.
If I had to pick between the 650 and the 29er, it'd be the 650 all day long.
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If I had to pick between the 650 and the 29er, it'd be the 650 all day long.
Big JD
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Originally Posted by Lanolin
Hi all,
I'm 6'6 and 85kg, currently deciding between a runout 2014 Anthem 27.5 1 and the 29 advanced, XLs, would there be any geometry difference in size given the difference in wheel size?
Would prefer the 27.5. Have been riding an XTC 2 29er for a few years, time to upgrade, has served me well.
Thanks for the help.
i'd just add that Giant bikes are not overly long in the top tube. An XL ETT length is close to 25 inches. At your height of 6.6 - 26 inches would be more effective. Im 6.4 and really struggle on anything less than 25.75. Longer top tube for me means I can run an inline post and shorter stem- big plus. Specialised are much longer
Hi all,
I'm 6'6 and 85kg, currently deciding between a runout 2014 Anthem 27.5 1 and the 29 advanced, XLs, would there be any geometry difference in size given the difference in wheel size?
Would prefer the 27.5. Have been riding an XTC 2 29er for a few years, time to upgrade, has served me well.
Thanks for the help.
i'd just add that Giant bikes are not overly long in the top tube. An XL ETT length is close to 25 inches. At your height of 6.6 - 26 inches would be more effective. Im 6.4 and really struggle on anything less than 25.75. Longer top tube for me means I can run an inline post and shorter stem- big plus. Specialised are much longer
Hello all. New member on the site who has recently started cycling again after dusting off my old GT Avalanche. I'm a fair bit lighter than I was 15 years ago when I bought the bike (79kg instead of 95kg) but no shorter at 198cm. I thought it was appropriate that my first post be here!
Looking forward to learning a bit about how much things have changed since I rolled out of the showroom on my shiny new, now retro 1999 GT. I know the hills have only become steeper.
Looking forward to learning a bit about how much things have changed since I rolled out of the showroom on my shiny new, now retro 1999 GT. I know the hills have only become steeper.
Not sure where the best place to post good deals spotted would be, but I found one today which is relevant to this readers in this thread.
My ancient Netti touring shoes no longer fit me - strange how feet keep growing! Earlier in the week I was sniffing around to see what's available in BIG sizes and found that Avanti Bikes Plus in Preston have some Giro Privateers in 46, 47 and 48 ($49.95) and Giro Codes in 45, 46 and 48 (79.95). I went in to look, expecting to leave with a set of Privateers but the Codes are even more rigid so it seemed mad not to jump on some 48s.
My ancient Netti touring shoes no longer fit me - strange how feet keep growing! Earlier in the week I was sniffing around to see what's available in BIG sizes and found that Avanti Bikes Plus in Preston have some Giro Privateers in 46, 47 and 48 ($49.95) and Giro Codes in 45, 46 and 48 (79.95). I went in to look, expecting to leave with a set of Privateers but the Codes are even more rigid so it seemed mad not to jump on some 48s.
Big JD
Wheel size expert
setup
been trying to get my position sorted with much experimentation.
Im 6.4 and heavy- run a 90mm x 6 degree stem, 5 mm set back post, 760mm bars on a 25.75 inch ETT. I understand that 760mm bars would feel better on a 50mm stem but I just dont fit.
Do other tall rides simply have to defy the norm to fit- everything is a compromise it seems.
been trying to get my position sorted with much experimentation.
Im 6.4 and heavy- run a 90mm x 6 degree stem, 5 mm set back post, 760mm bars on a 25.75 inch ETT. I understand that 760mm bars would feel better on a 50mm stem but I just dont fit.
Do other tall rides simply have to defy the norm to fit- everything is a compromise it seems.
pink poodle
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Have you tried a wider bar? If you consider the bar and your arms to make a triangle, widening the bar might allow you to 'stretch' sideways rather than forwards...I'm running 750mm bars at 4 inches shorter than yourself and your lanky torso.
Big AC
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Wider bars will make you less upright when seated and therefore make the cockpit feel longer. However, I wouldn’t go any wider with a 90mm stem. I’m trialling some 800s at the moment and love the leverage / feel. If I decide to get some carbon ones (have some cheap ones for working out if I like them) you can have a crack with them, 9x5 sweep with 20mm rise (the same as ENVE DHs and Havoc 800s).
Do you know the stack height of your bigtop? I.e. are you trying to solve the “too much out the front of the frame” feeling with more length when the issue could be handlebar height? Just throwing ideas out there as your frame and setup sound big enough, unless you want to be stretched out like a roadie.
pink poodle
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You have to face the nearest big guy in a caged death match...
Uhm, yeah, tall and skinny. I'll just be quiet and read avidly
Big JD
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having a bike fit this afternoon - yes I am all torso and arms
blacksp20
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Sounds like a top idea. Let us know the results.
pink poodle
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wear your go-pro...upload the footage so everyone can learn.
Big JD
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no way- I was told I had to be naked for the fit
do you think this is a ploy to get my clothes off- jee I thought she was genuine