Originally Posted by
eugene_b
Nah, I haven't got one but I am arriving to a desicion already. It still might take me a couple of weeks to get a bike though: I am having troubles finding bigger bikes in local shops.
I've been thinking a lot and hard during last days and I think I'll go with MTB after all. I feel more comfortable on it and that's the kind of bike I'd love to use for shorter rides. I've only moved in to this place and there is a huge deal of places to exlore so I guess I'll just take the MTB and see how far it can get me. When I run out of places to explore, I guess I'll just go with an n+1 solution and will see how futher the hybrid will be able to carry me.
Again, I want to thank everyone for all the input, I've learnt a lot about bikes and have been successfully introduced to the idea that n bike(s) is not enough
Finding large bikes is often a problem. However it is the start of the season so you might be in luck. As I stated before...I think...you should probably consider a 29er given your height. I'm not a fan of them for mere mortals...aka 'normal' sized people...but for tall people they make a lot of sense. The extra height of the wheels and tires makes the fit a bit better for tall riders.
Good luck and once you get the bike, have fun. Ignore most the ecclesiastical discussions about angels and pinheads that you get around here.