I'm getting more into aggressive riding, and am now wanting to get a full on DH sled. I'm 7 feet, 260 lbs, and currently have a Ventana El Cap 29er 130mm FS for XC (like XXXL), Cannondale Moto 160mm FS for commuting and AM, and Kona Coilair 2011 for more aggressive stuff.
As can be imagined, I've broken like 6 frames already, and that is with no drops over like 2-3 feet (so far, but trying to progress). Anyway, pretty much my only options I've found are: SWD 216 steel frame in custom from Hank Matheson, Ventana El Cuervo custom frame (if they still do that one in custom), and Lenz PBJ 29er 180 mm DH (stock XXL). Waltworks also does really sweet stuff, but he has almost a yr waitlist right now.
So, what is my best bet? I'm kinda back n forth on 29er vs not (especially because of my size), or even 650b or 69er.
Any other tips from big guys out there on geo, tube lengths, or even any other viable options would be appreciated.
Thanks
As can be imagined, I've broken like 6 frames already, and that is with no drops over like 2-3 feet (so far, but trying to progress). Anyway, pretty much my only options I've found are: SWD 216 steel frame in custom from Hank Matheson, Ventana El Cuervo custom frame (if they still do that one in custom), and Lenz PBJ 29er 180 mm DH (stock XXL). Waltworks also does really sweet stuff, but he has almost a yr waitlist right now.
So, what is my best bet? I'm kinda back n forth on 29er vs not (especially because of my size), or even 650b or 69er.
Any other tips from big guys out there on geo, tube lengths, or even any other viable options would be appreciated.
Thanks