So I was told the large giant glory will fit taller people. Anyone out there with experience? How about other comparable bikes?
Bikes for someone 6'6"
- Thread starter Dr.phillerup
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Large V10 maybe?
Dunno whether or not you'd consider it comprable, but the large Orange 224 is HUGE.
yea, i was gonna suggest an orange, cause peaty used to and cathro still does ride one, and they are both giants.
Giant are real long. V-10 is a little cramped in my opinion. I'm 6'3" and the Giant is one of the longer bikes I've sat on and test ridden. I went with a Cove Shocker but with your extra height I dont think it will work. The Treks are quite long as well if your smooth that might be an option. The large Intense 951 looks long on paper but have no experience with em.
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thanks for all the input. That Lenz 29er looks way outta my price range hah. What kinda forks are those on it
951s are definitely pretty long. My medium has almost the same top tube and a longer wheelbase (with the dropouts in the long position) as my bud's large 303R. I'd guess the TT is almost an inch longer than my old medium Turner.
I really like my new 951, too. It's long but it still pops real good. There might be faster bikes, but my bike is super fun and it puts a smile on my face for sure!
I'm having a hard time finding much info on the 951... How's it actually stack up against the glory? It looks pretty sweet
I can only see one fork on it. Where's the other one?
Sorry, I couldn't help myself.
The fork is a Dorado
How about an Evil Revolt in XL for you?
User "Huck Banzai" is 6'8, if I remember correctly (I think he's said it several times in various threads on this messageboard). Might want to send him a PM to see what he's been riding.
AHAHAA Thanks for the correction... Seriously though thanks and I'll research the evil revoltI can only see one fork on it. Where's the other one?
Sorry, I couldn't help myself.
The fork is a Dorado
How about an Evil Revolt in XL for you?
I havent had a chance to test a lot of bikes as they arent around to be tested, rarely in stock.
I ride a VP Free XL, but I have been wanting a slacker, slightly lower bike - otherwise it fits alright. (Many will say it looks like a BMX under me...)
I parking lot tested an Evil XL and it seemed at least as roomy, and was cake to manual which I liked but no ride time. Otherwise, for DH, you are very limited short of a custom from Katipo, Ventana or Sinister. There are definitley several recent threads on large/tall riders and bikes.
Custom Katipo. 'nuff said.
Ventana does custom geometry on some frames, not sure if the Cuervo is one, but it's worth looking into.
I think it was Turner that pointed me towards a Custom Cuervo; not certain, but I believe they will do it up!
Katipo is for sure (at least is seems to be based on all the loving posts about them! Definite Possibility! ( <--
)I'm 6'6'' and I have Large 07 IH Sunday Factory equipped with a 50mm stem and 09 XL santa cruz nomad. Both fit me pretty well. I've sat on a XL Evil Revolt and couldn't tell much difference in size to my large sunday. I had a Large Yeti ASX before that and it was a good fit as well.
I've talked to Ventana about a custom XXXL for myself. They sound legit, willing to work with you and get it just right. Sinister as well.
I'm also 6'6" and currently ride a Sinister Splinter. It feels perfect. I do know that Sinister will do custom builds. (Got my eye on a custom F-Bomb next.)
Other bikes that have worked for me: Giant Glory, Specialized SX Trail, Knolly V-Tach (a bit more compact, but felt so good). There was some buzz about Canfield doing a run of XL Jedis. The new Mongoose Boot'r has a 25" TTT, so it should work (super short seat tube though).
One thing that I have yet to figure out is the current obsession with low stack heights. I guess if you are 5'7" it makes sense, but if I ride a bike with a super low stack height, I just feel cramped and horribly uncomfortable. Feels like all my weight is over the front wheel, so drops and steeps become an exercise in terror. Even though there are supposed to be big advantages in cornering, I find the discomfort more than cancels that out.
Other bikes that have worked for me: Giant Glory, Specialized SX Trail, Knolly V-Tach (a bit more compact, but felt so good). There was some buzz about Canfield doing a run of XL Jedis. The new Mongoose Boot'r has a 25" TTT, so it should work (super short seat tube though).
One thing that I have yet to figure out is the current obsession with low stack heights. I guess if you are 5'7" it makes sense, but if I ride a bike with a super low stack height, I just feel cramped and horribly uncomfortable. Feels like all my weight is over the front wheel, so drops and steeps become an exercise in terror. Even though there are supposed to be big advantages in cornering, I find the discomfort more than cancels that out.
Large Rotec RL9,
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and I know where to find one for a great deal, let me know!
wow thanks for all the tips. I think I'm looking at the glory or demo 8. I'm going used because I don't really have money, especially for a custom built bike. Maybe next year...