mdeerheim
02-12-09, 12:20 PM
Can anyone point me in the direction of a folding bike manufacturer that caters to large people? 6" 2" 240
Folding Bikes - folding bike for large people
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bicycleflyer
02-12-09, 12:27 PM
I am similar in size ... I have owned two Bike Fridays and they do very well. Still have my second one (Pocket-Rocket) and it was custom made to suit my body. Just insist on a good spoke count, no less than 36.
mdeerheim
02-12-09, 12:43 PM
Know anything about the compact variety? I need to be able to fit it in the back of my drift boat.
mdeerheim
02-12-09, 12:50 PM
Know anything about the Downtube brand? They go to 245.
Amuro Lee
02-12-09, 01:17 PM
How about this one?
http://www.strida.us/model-xt.asp
http://www.strida.nl/english/images/xt/xt.jpg
http://www.strida.us/model-xt.asp
http://www.strida.nl/english/images/xt/xt.jpg
yangmusa
02-12-09, 01:30 PM
How about this one?
http://www.strida.us/model-xt.asp
Wow, an extra large Strida! I'd love to try one and see how it compares to the regular size one I tried previously. My initial impression was not good, but the standard size bike was so much too small for me that it wasn't really a fair test.
http://www.strida.us/model-xt.asp
Wow, an extra large Strida! I'd love to try one and see how it compares to the regular size one I tried previously. My initial impression was not good, but the standard size bike was so much too small for me that it wasn't really a fair test.
bhkyte
02-12-09, 02:13 PM
I agree a Downtube should fit you well ,espically if you fit drops to it,see picture.
I did some calulations and recon the seatpost is good up to up 6 foot 4-6. Its also very strong and stiff.
Another possiblity is the trikic as it is available in different frame sizes.
I would have thought a Birdie work well with longer riders.
hope this helps.
I did some calulations and recon the seatpost is good up to up 6 foot 4-6. Its also very strong and stiff.
Another possiblity is the trikic as it is available in different frame sizes.
I would have thought a Birdie work well with longer riders.
hope this helps.
bhkyte
02-12-09, 02:23 PM
Brompton also do an extended seatpost for their range ,and if you need more cockpit space see "little pixels" on DIY folding stem arrangments.
My mezzo seatpost adjusts for me I am 5 foot 10, but I have the post very high compaired to other riders.You may feel OK on a mezzo.I do not think any extended post are avialable .
Dahon may do an extended post.You can always add a sprung saddle to gain 1 and1/2 inches of height to a standard seatpost.
My mezzo seatpost adjusts for me I am 5 foot 10, but I have the post very high compaired to other riders.You may feel OK on a mezzo.I do not think any extended post are avialable .
Dahon may do an extended post.You can always add a sprung saddle to gain 1 and1/2 inches of height to a standard seatpost.
mdeerheim
02-12-09, 02:48 PM
The Strida is rated to 220 lbs.
mdeerheim
02-12-09, 02:51 PM
Thanks everyone. I believe I will go with the Downtube.
Amuro Lee
02-12-09, 04:28 PM
The Strida is rated to 220 lbs.
Oh, they became conservative recently. They used to claim that the weight limit of Strida is 250lbs (115kg). I also weigh 250lbs and my Strida 3 is still very well after over a year of everyday, heavy duties on it. :thumb:
Oh, they became conservative recently. They used to claim that the weight limit of Strida is 250lbs (115kg). I also weigh 250lbs and my Strida 3 is still very well after over a year of everyday, heavy duties on it. :thumb:
giskard
02-17-09, 06:20 AM
I'm 6' 6" tall and find my Dahon Mu P8 to be comfortable and (so far) reliable