Originally Posted by
big john
Stapfam, I think you have posted pictures of that guy and told some stories about him making room for you to watch the race. Good stuff.
One of my bikes has a 23" seat tube and the top of the saddle is 8" from the top of the seat tube. My mtb is a 21.5 inch frame and the saddle is about 10" above that mark. My inseam is 35", barefoot. The OP said 37", that's why I thought he would need more height than me.
I agree about the cheap parts not standing up to abuse, having broken everything from pedals, saddles, seatposts, a stem, front and rear shocks, 3 frames, axles, and many wheels over the years.
Attachment is of us- not a good pic to compare our height but look at the size of his head tube and the height of his bars. Incidebtally- he started riding in 2001 and is still an offroader- regularly does 40 miles offroadand the occasional 50 mile offroad enduros and with slicks fitted- he can do a Metric in 4 hours on that bike. I struggle to stay in front of him.
Edit- His inside leg (Trouser size) is 35" And riding top size is XXXL and he hopes they are made of Stretchy material.
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Last edited by stapfam; 08-12-07 at 10:16 AM.