|   Who makes 64+cm bikes? | XtrainRower
Aug 16, 2002 12:04 PM | | I was looking for a new ride, but am having problems finding big bikes, having not looked in some time. My last road bike was a Dawes, 64 cm frame. It was right on the edge of being too small (the alternative at the time, a 68 cm Fuji felt like a noodle.) I was looking for full bikes, something I might try racing in some local triathalons, but could do a buildup if necessary. Any leads? I'm 6'4", ~210-215 lbs, 37+ inseam (measured).
What I have found are
Fuji, 64 max
Raligh 64 max lower end bikes
Litespeed 63 max
Lemond 63
A Zinn Big Bike Project frame was big enough but I was not planning to spend that much. Are his frames worth it? |
| Klien | Fred2000
Aug 16, 2002 12:12 PM | | Klien has a large size (63 - 64) frame, but it is kind of a leap of faith as they are made to order.
Should find the geometry on their website.
I looked all over the place and finally went custom - Strong, Curtlo, and a few others I can't remember at the moment make some very nice frame at a good price.
Jon - Proud Owner of a Strong Frame |
| re: Who makes 64+cm bikes? | gs6769
Aug 16, 2002 12:14 PM | | You might look at a Gios. They list a 64 cm for their 'compact pro' frame. A 6'4" friend of mine has one and likes it quite a bit. If you've got long arms to match your legs, you may not like their typically short Italian top tube but their 64 is one tall cycle. www.excelsports.com |
| Uh... I guess I forgot the 37.5" sleeve length | XtrainRower
Aug 16, 2002 12:20 PM | | But, I'll check out the Gios
Thanks! |
| Rambouillet and Atlantis from Rivendell, plus... | cory
Aug 16, 2002 12:21 PM | | I have a 64cm Atlantis, Rivendell's OTC version of the custom Allrounder. Comes to 64cm, then jumps to 68. The Rambouillet (same sizes) has roadier geometry and slightly lighter tubing. I love the Atlantis. Frames w/forks are $990 now, I think.
Riv also plans a ~$1300 complete bike that will come only in 65 and 68cm. Don't know any details, but grant mentioned it in the flyer last week. Check www.rivendellbicycles.com |
| Koga-Miyata | Andreas_Illesch
Aug 16, 2002 12:50 PM | | www.koga.com |
| Big Boy Bikes | Doc Hollywood
Aug 16, 2002 1:04 PM | | Serotta
C'Dale
Seven
Davidson
IF
Colnago.
Since you are all leg, you'll need a shorter TT. I ride a 64 and a 63, but my TT is a 63. I'm 6' 6" and a 36" inseam.
Doc |
| Thanks all! | XtrainRower
Aug 18, 2002 2:59 AM | | Checking out the various specs will take me a bit.
Again, thanks this has been a huge help. |
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