BMX - Im new but am I too big??

Bikeforums.net is a forum about nothing but bikes. Our community can help you find information about hard-to-find and localized information like bicycle tours, specialties like where in your area to have your recumbent bike serviced, or what are the best bicycle tires and seats for the activities you use your bike for.



PDA

View Full Version : Im new but am I too big??

Braxt
04-15-11, 08:03 PM
So after watching Danny Macaskill's video, I can honestly say I am inspired. The only problem is, before even thinking about what brand or what bike to actually get, I have to consider my size. Im 6'4''. Skinny only 170 but will I fit on a bike? If so, where should I start looking? Any help is appreciated.

Street rider
04-15-11, 09:32 PM
Being that tall, you're going to need to find something when a really long top tube. Like somewhere between 21" and 22".
Braxt
04-16-11, 03:02 PM
do you know of anything specific that I could start with? or at least begin to search?

Street rider
04-17-11, 08:29 AM
Head to Danscomp (http://danscomp.com) and look at complete bikes. There should be a search filter to make it easier to find 21-22" TT bikes.
jediphobic
05-02-11, 07:50 AM
Danscomp is a good place to start looking, but as several of the brands on there have price agreements meaning danscomp can't undercut a bike shop, I'd also go into a shop and ask about proper frame size. If they've had much experience with selling bmx at all, they've probably had to find a frame to fit someone as tall as you are.
michaelscycles
05-02-11, 08:18 PM
Check out the Kink Gap XL. It has a 21" top tube. If you need anything bigger then that, you'll probably be looking at getting a frame and building your own.
I_Suck_At_BMX
06-02-11, 12:29 AM
6'3 215lbs and i ride a 21" TT with no problems. im not nearly as big as i wanna be yet, and i dont see getting bigger being an issue. when i was in highschool and a little more twiggy 185ish i rode a 20.5TT
midschool22
06-02-11, 01:51 AM
6'-180 here but I ride a 18.75". It's my flatland bike and I love the size. When I get on my park bike at 20.5", it feels like a chopper.