And you thought you had problems finding a bike to fit!

[East Hill]

This is a cross post from the AltBike forum, but I think that everyone will forgive me:

When you are too tall to fit in a car, you can still ride a bike. World's tallest man Leonid Stadnik can attest to that. :D

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20080324/tallest-man/images/715333ec-68d0-461e-8942-db72c953a064.jpg

Here are a couple of stories about him and his bike.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/03/24/the-life-and-times-of-the_n_93057.html

http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/World-Tallest-Man-Kiev-Ukraine/ss/events/lf/032408tallestman/s:/ap/20080324/ap_on_fe_st/tallest_man_1/im:/080323/481/715333ec68d0461e8942db72c953a064/;_ylt=AovsorgP9uRFLPb1x2OP3louQE4F

Fascinating story!

East Hill

[Roody]

Thanks, East Hill and artkansas.

I love the expression on his face--a little scared maybe, but also excited, and anticipating a lot of fun. I bet we all feel that way sometimes on our bikes--no matter how long we've been riding. I also like his "little" friend--helping him like a father.

:)

[Elkhound]

Perhaps he'll be able to resume his veterenary practice now.

It says he's looking for a wife. Any of the Athenas reading this considering?

[East Hill]

He's way out in the country! I don't think I'm quite tall enough...:D .

East Hill

[funrover]

Cool!

[Scummer]

Wow... but it seems like he is going to like the bike ride. He seems to be looking forward to it.

[Elkhound]

Finally something that he can do the same way that a normal person would.

[Mazama]

I've been topped!

[Tom Stormcrowe]

I've been trying to track down his email address.....I think he'd make a great forum member :D

[East Hill]

I've been trying to track down his email address.....I think he'd make a great forum member :D

That would be AWESOME. After all, he'd fit right in, and he wants to practice his english.

Perfect!

East Hill

[jyossarian]

He needs to roll up his pant leg.

[b_young]

8 ft 5 inches and 440lbs. Wow. He definitely is Clyde material. First one to find his email address and give it to Tom is the winner.

[andychang]

jebus. he has my opposite problem. i am 5 foot 3, but my torso is much longer proportionally than my legs. SO...although technically I should be able to ride anywhere from a 47 - 49cm bike, it isn't that easy, because most bikes are too long at the top tube for me. After much searching, I have decided that the best dimensions for me at the MOST are 47c - t and 51.5 effective. anything longer than 51.5 will jack me up. the two high end bikes i have owned that have fit the best are an XS specialized tarmac pro and a 48 size orbea opal.

[East Hill]

jebus. he has my opposite problem. i am 5 foot 3, but my torso is much longer proportionally than my legs. SO...although technically I should be able to ride anywhere from a 47 - 49cm bike, it isn't that easy, because most bikes are too long at the top tube for me. After much searching, I have decided that the best dimensions for me at the MOST are 47c - t and 51.5 effective. anything longer than 51.5 will jack me up. the two high end bikes i have owned that have fit the best are an XS specialized tarmac pro and a 48 size orbea opal.


Hi Andy, welcome to BikeForums!

Have you tried riding any vintage steel bikes?

East Hill

[Elkhound]

He's way out in the country! I don't think I'm quite tall enough...:D .

East Hill

Well, that really tall Chinese guy--the one he 'topped' as world's tallest man--married an average height woman.

[Roody]

He's way out in the country! I don't think I'm quite tall enough...:D .

East Hill

I'd love to see a picture of you on your little bike riding with him on that tall bike! :D

[andychang]

i could probably ride under his legs??? i would want him as a stoker on a tandem...less work for me.

[adrien]

Came across this while trying to re-connect with Canadian news:

http://www.cbc.ca/cp/Oddities/080324/K032408AU.html

Seems like a nice guy, and a sweet custom ride. At 8'5, what size frame would he need? 75?

[Artkansas]

Came across this while trying to re-connect with Canadian news:

http://www.cbc.ca/cp/Oddities/080324/K032408AU.html

Seems like a nice guy, and a sweet custom ride. At 8'5, what size frame would he need? 75?

EastHill started a thread on him yesterday. And you thought you had problems finding a bike to fit! (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=400490)

[Barabus]

I would like to draft him on a windy day!!

[B Piddy]

That expression is priceless.

Seems like a really cool guy; it would be interesting to meet him.

[East Hill]

I'd love to see a picture of you on your little bike riding with him on that tall bike! :D


Considering that this:

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k317/East_Hill/IMG_0385.jpg

is one of my favourite photos, that would be a sight to see indeed!

East Hill

[adrien]

EastHill started a thread on him yesterday. And you thought you had problems finding a bike to fit! (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=400490)

missed that...sorry

[Tom Stormcrowe]

missed that...sorry

No worries, I just merged them.

[East Hill]

Have you managed to find an e-mail address for the gentleman, Tom?

East Hill