Tall? Let's see your bikes
05-14-13, 10:33 PM
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Tall? Let's see your bikes
Early 80's Norco Magnum GT
62cm seat tube
60cm top tube
100mm nitto technomic stem (looking for a 120 or 130)
Me = 6'6"
05-15-13, 12:47 AM
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Holy cats, that's a lotta seatpost/stem showing! You need a bigger bike.
(BTW, I'm a shrimpy lil' 6'0" guy and your frame is my very favorite size. But more French-Fitted, of course.)
(BTW, I'm a shrimpy lil' 6'0" guy and your frame is my very favorite size. But more French-Fitted, of course.)
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05-15-13, 08:30 AM
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62 cm Merckx
Mid 90's Merckx SPX
05-15-13, 08:38 AM
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1976 Alex Singer touring bike..67 cm seat tube (center to center).
05-15-13, 08:40 AM
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Lunar Cycles mid 80's
This is me (vintage mid 80's) with my Lunar Cycles track bike built by fellow forum member JohnDThompson.
05-15-13, 08:47 AM
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The Jamis and the Panasonic.
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05-15-13, 08:51 AM
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I sure hope Alex Moll shares all his rides here - this thread was tailored just for him 
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05-15-13, 10:00 AM
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and '92 Diamond Back
and '92 Diamond Back
05-15-13, 11:04 AM
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The blue Mercian looks wonderful, and for some reason, classic geometry titanium bikes look great in large sizes.
05-15-13, 11:46 AM
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I love big bikes, and the threads showing them!
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...IG-road-frames!
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...IG-road-frames!
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05-15-13, 01:13 PM
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Jack Taylor Super Tourer Tandem (FOR SALE), Jack Taylor Tour of Britain, Px-10, Carlton Flyer, Fuji The Finest, Salsa Fargo, Santa Cruz Tallboy, Carver All-Road .
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Jack Taylor Super Tourer Tandem (FOR SALE), Jack Taylor Tour of Britain, Px-10, Carlton Flyer, Fuji The Finest, Salsa Fargo, Santa Cruz Tallboy, Carver All-Road .
05-15-13, 01:23 PM
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My latest:
82ish Eddy Professional 64cm
80ish Colnago Super, 65cm:
I'll try to share a few more later . . .
82ish Eddy Professional 64cm
80ish Colnago Super, 65cm:
I'll try to share a few more later . . .
05-15-13, 04:11 PM
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Alright, I'll play.
From England:
Raleigh Record Sprint
Raleigh Competition 12's
Another Sirocco:
Dawes Mirage (as bought, currently undergoing rebuild)
From England:
Raleigh Record Sprint
Raleigh Competition 12's
Another Sirocco:
Dawes Mirage (as bought, currently undergoing rebuild)
05-15-13, 04:22 PM
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From France:
MBK Mirage 105
Peugeot PX10
Peugeot PR10
MBK Mirage 105
Peugeot PX10
Peugeot PR10
05-15-13, 04:30 PM
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From Holland:
Gazelle Champion Mondial
Batavus Professional (as bought, just in
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Gazelle Champion Mondial
Batavus Professional (as bought, just in
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05-15-13, 04:34 PM
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Those are all beauties! I know how hard it is to find a bike that fits. My current favorite for all around riding is my beloved Bianchi Grizzly, with a 45in wheelbase. The handlebar grips are 46in from the ground. It's only 23in seat tube, but works well for me @ 6'5 225lbs
05-15-13, 05:06 PM
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65cm Sauvage Lejeune Campeur:
64cm Davidson (ca. 1974):
25" 1963 Jack Taylor Tourist:
64cm Davidson (ca. 1974):
25" 1963 Jack Taylor Tourist:
05-15-13, 05:35 PM
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Yeah, something like a 68cm seat tube with a 62cm top tube would be ideal. Unfortunately bikes over 65cm are pretty rare in Canada, especially ones that aren't hi-ten. And even the 65cm ones usually only have a 59cm top tube.