krzys1

I'm 6'7" tall and thinking about getting a hybrid. I have 20 years of a bad back and need an upright (ish) position. Ive narrowed it down (maybe!!!) to a Trek 7500E 2012 disc (25" frame) or a Norco XFR 1 2012 22" frame bike. Both are similar prices and wanted to know: which should I buy?

krzys1

but no replies!

ChowChow

For your height, I would go with the 25 inch frame. The 22 inch frame is too small for your size.

jmccain

Agree with 25" suggestion. How often do you plan to ride? Number of miles? Road condition? Commuting? Weather conditions? Your size? Previous experience? Any other goals (fitness, weight loss/control, future events, tours)?

All this will help you choose and folks here to advise. Have fun!

krzys1

Cool: Commute along roads only a few miles each way/ I live in London: so 4 seasons in one day! Not ridden since I was a kid: 20+ years ago. Just want to save on petrol costs and do a little more fitness stuff. Who knows if the bug bites me, may do a little more for enjoyment!

jmccain

If the bike fits, I'd choose the 7500e. Looks like a tough, fun bike for the money. I haven't ridden that model, so my opinion is based on specs, not experiences FWIW.

Gravity Aided

London, England or London, Ontario ?

Nermal5

I would suggest the 25" frame as well. I have the 22.5" frame on my Trek 7.3 fx, and I am 6'4. When I got fitted I was basically on the high end for my frame, but still fit well. So I went with that. Unless somehow all your height is in your torso you will not like the 22". I would try and see if maybe you can get a test ride on both ideally.

krzys1

Im in London England. It's weird, frame sizes seem to be pretty random from what I can gather. The 22" Norco was stood next to a 22" Trek and the Norco was much taller! the guys in the shop are oirdering me both in for a try out tomorrow. Both bikes LOOK pretty cool, but its going to be hard to know which to buy. I imagine everyone has their preferences. I'm not going to be setting any world records for speed or distance, so it probably doesnt matter. Comfort is King!!!

Gravity Aided

That is true . Doesn't matter what nameplate is on it , if it doesn't feel good to ride .

NightShift

You may want to check a fit calculator (or two).
I believe Competitive Cyclist's is the favorite around here:
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/za...LCULATOR_INTRO

There are others, and different calculators will give different results. The results aren't a definitive guide for what will serve you best, but they should give you a general idea of what to try for.

NightShift

You may also want to take a look around the Clydesdales/Athena sub-forum. With your height even if you're skinny you'll put added stress on components. The folks over in Clydesdales/Athenas can tell you all about that.

krzys1

Following a lovely test ride: i went for the Norco. Its weird isnt it: but when you stand the 2 bikes next to each other the geometry is almost identical!