[sunny]

Hey,

I have a customer who is 6'5". 36" inseam.

He wants a full suspension bike, but I can't find anything larger (with a longer TT or wheelbase) than the Epic XL. This bike has a 25" effective TT length. His fall-back option is the Rockhopper (hardtail) in a 23", which has a 26" effective TT length.

We deal Specialized, Giant, Trek, and Cannondale. I know less about Trek and Cannondale then Giant and Specialized. Perhaps there's a Trek or Cannondale that I've missed...

Anyone have any ideas about a F/S bike for someone this tall?

Thanks!

-laura (sunny)

 

[psychobiker]

titus and several american companies can make custom bikes, klien used to i have not heard anything about them lately

 

[sanjuro]

I noticed the Fisher Cake DLX 1 (and probably their entire line) has a 25.5 inch ETT. Not surprising considering Fisher's philosophy of long TT's and short stems, and that he is 6'3".

 

[J-Dubs]

sanjuro makes a good point

specialized also makes bikes suited for tall folks. i've got some friends in that height range that ride spec's. their stems are usually too long for me.

 

[MMcG]

Also, inquire as to whether he'd consider 29" wheels instead - they might feel more proportional to his body size. 6'5" is pretty tall.

Unfortunately none of those companies carry a 29er for 2006, but C-Dale will have one available for 2007.

 

[sunny]

Thanks for all the great ideas! I'll call my Cannondale rep on Monday.

 

[reflux]

titus and several american companies can make custom bikes, klien used to i have not heard anything about them lately

I ride with a guy who is around 6'5". The fs bikes he owns are all custom from Chumba. 1) They make good bikes. 2) They're local, so sizing was easily taken care of.

 

[sunny]

This is his first bike. He's not ready for the custom bike just yet...