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Old 05-02-08, 11:45 AM
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MichaelW
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The Canondale Touring is a good model for big riders. Jumbo size is a 25" but in compact style so you can add 2" to get the traditional size.
Touring bikes are usually made of thicker metal than the race bikes and are very strong but not esp heavy.
Note that big race bikes often have very short wheelbase: the same as Med size (as your saddle goes up your weight goes back). Touring bikes offer more chainstay so the big touring bike give a feel more like a medium racebike.
The other consideration for really tall riders is crank length. You need the longest you can find which is usually 185mm. For longer cranks you usually have to go custom for cranks and for the frame to avoid grounding the pedals. Zinn is the builder of choice for tall guys.
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