Thread: Denali review
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Old 10-07-09 | 11:50 AM
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petflunky
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Originally Posted by mawtangent
Hello Cigtech, I've read most of the old (blue Denali) review, if I recall correctly you are on the tall side (over 6 feet). I thought the 57cm cm (old) blue Denali might be on the small side for you, but this bike looks really small for a 6 foot + person. Is it a 50 cm (I read that in the description listing in the first post) and how does it fit?

I own a 57cm (blue) Denali and it would normally fit a person of my height pretty well (5 foot 9.6 inches), but my barefoot cycling inseam is 34.6 inches and I guess I'm not very flexable, so the amount of seat to handlebar drop is sort of uncomfortable for me. With a taller stem I think the bike would fit me fine, but I'm not sure I want to invest the time/money toward upgrading this bike (I have other bikes that I usually ride instead of the Denali).
I'm 6'1 and own the blue one as well. For me, I've found the bike is long enough, but it's not tall enough. I bought a stem extender through harris cyclery, put it on my bike, and it works well. If you get one, HEED the warnings!
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