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Old 07-10-15, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Louder
I'm 6'6" and on a Soma Double Cross Disk 66cm. Love it.
Do you have the Old Gold or the new Black? The Soma was in my final 2 before I got my BMC. It came down to I already had a regular wheel set and did not want to invest in a disk setup.
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6'5'' (195cm).

64cm Surly LHT
62cm Panasonic cross bike
64cm 80's Italian road bike
61cm Fuji fixed-gear
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Originally Posted by KOBE
Do you have the Old Gold or the new Black? The Soma was in my final 2 before I got my BMC. It came down to I already had a regular wheel set and did not want to invest in a disk setup.
It is the new Black. I went all in on the brakes and got the Shimano disks. They have amazing stopping power, great for the steep hills of SF.
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6'4" / 95cm PBH

I have 3 steel Treks (1985 460, 1988 560, 1991 400) all in the 25.5" / 64.77cm size. The top tubes vary from 58 to 60cm. I tried some modern compact frames (a 61cm Tarmac, a 61cm Tricross and a 58cm Allez) but found I could not get the saddle to bar drop to where I wanted it (basically 0cm) without resorting to super hi-rise stems. I did have a Surly LHT in 62cm which fit well, but since I don't plan on doing any loaded touring, I moved it on to a new owner.
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6' 6" and I'm on a Trek Domane 6.2 Disc.

It's not really an aero frame by any means; it's their relaxed geometry. But the taller HT, and longer reach on the Ultegra hydro levers makes it really comfortable.
I actually stepped back from a 62cm frame (which is my usual) to a 60cm in this bike. The top tube / stem / bar / lever combo lengthens out the cockpit, and since I'm all torso and arms with stumpy little gorilla legs, it works well for me.

The 4-series Domane disc may not have the same advantages, because of the substitution with TRP cable/hydro hybrid discs instead of the Ultegra full hydros.
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At 6'1", people consider me tall. Weighing in right at 300, I just bought an Electra Townie 7D. Had it about two weeks and I think I am going to swap out the stock handelbars for the mini ape hangers. I already have the handlebars as high as they will go and need about another inch or two to sit more upright.
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Originally Posted by Louder
I'm 6'6" and on a Soma Double Cross Disk 66cm. Love it.
I'm a bit over 6'6" and on a Soma ES 64cm

- but if I could do it again I'd got with the DCD 66cm - when did they start making the 66cm? I feel like when I was looking last year they only went to 62?

Anyway love the ES - but as I slowly graduate from newb school I'm realing how insanely versatile they make those Double Crosses - wanna be a road bike? wanna be a tour bike? wanna be CX bike? wanna be a commuter? Good stuff.

If ever I was looking for dedicated road bike - KHS Flite 747 without a doubt.

To bad Salsa doesn't make bigger frames.

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Old 07-29-15, 10:32 AM
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I test road the Flite, but I really didn't like it, it felt too long for me and I couldn't get comfortable on it. My Soma build was all custom and fits me really well. I especially love the bar, it is a 48mm Nitto Noodle:

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6'2" on a Felt Z5
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6'5" on a 61cm Felt F4. Going to a Canyon Ultimate CF XXXL when they start shipping here later this year.
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Just finished the build - 6'4 - 62 cm frame Surly Disc Trucker. 4 mile shakedown cruise, so far so good.
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6'5" (195.5cm)
215 lbs.

Trek Domane 62cm with extended stem and drop bar is rotated so that the hoods are two-inches below the height of the saddle.

Tires are 28c

Fit is perfect for me. I can't imagine it being better. I average 125 miles a week. Longest ride on this bike is 110 miles, (177km.)
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On the low end of tall at 6'2, with a short inseam.

Running on a med/large giant defy adv 0 with 110mm stem.

Kona Jake CX is a 59cm, giant anthem large.

Quite comfy on all of them. I've heard the m/l defy fits fairly large, and when I tested on it, it felt right. My old roubaix was 58
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6'-6", lean at 240 pounds. My first custom frame was the same 61cm seat tube length, but 3" longer top tube than the Cannondale 2.8 it replaced. That Zinn fit perfect, haven't changed my touch points even 2mm in 25 years, but absolutely hated the bike.

Now I mainly ride a full custom traditional rando bike 64cm seat and TT with 42mm tires, a 24" trek 29r hardtail with a stem 70mm longer than stock, a Bacchetta ATT large, and a few other odd bikes occasionally.

Key to good handling for someone my size is having low-trail steering geometry and reasonably long chain stays. I have custom forks on all my road bikes.
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I'm 6' 3" with 94cm PBH. I've been riding a 68cm Specialized Expedition.
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Old 08-05-15, 09:28 AM
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6'7", 250lbs. I ride a KHS 747 XXXL, which is a wonderful bike. Habanero Cycles sells a 64cm road frame for $1,000 which rides really nice.
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Originally Posted by Louder
I'm 6'6" and on a Soma Double Cross Disk 66cm. Love it.
Hey Louder what is your inseam length. I'm looking at getting that same bike and I'm 6'5". It is going to be a bit before I get to the LBS that carries Soma and I am quite curious. How do you like it? How's the fit? Anything you don't like? What type of riding do you do with it? Sorry if I'm hijacking this thread. I don't have access to PMs yet.

Oh and as I said i'm 6'5" and 345lbs. Riding a 1999 trek 830 Aluminum 22.5". Bought as end of year close out a long time ago, if I could have, I would have gone up one size. As is, I have made adjustments and it fits pretty well.

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6'3.5", 370(ish)

Trek 4300 (2010 Model), 22.5" frame

Just had back wheel re-laced with DT spokes and rear tire replaced with a Serfas Drifter.
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6'-4"

Gunnar Sport and Roadie 66cm.
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I'm 6'2". 34" cycling inseam. I wear 32L pants.

Bike basically feels perfect (standard stem and everything else). Seat is close to being all the way forward to the MAX indicator on the rail, but has a tad bit of room left.
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i am not tall i am 5`7" i ride 56cm that size is too tall for me? I have one cannondale saeco frame but is 61 cm. the effective top tube is 60cm. i want build that frame just to see how is ride. Is not worth i try build that bike? Because is too tall for me?
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Tall is relative, but about 6-1-1/2", riding a 59cm Raleigh Sojourn.
Bikes in that size are pretty common, but not necessarily stocked at stores, either.
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6'8", 205 lb. Bought a 2015 KHS Flite 747 XXXL in March. Great fit, but too heavy (~30 lb), so I sold it. I'm back on my 62 cm Trek Alpha. I miss the long reach geometry of the KHS. Am trying out a friend's Specialized Tarmac Expert 64 cm -- has longest reach of any big-brand racing bike.
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6' 10" 270. I'm currently riding a Specialized Hardrock that I've put road tires on since that's where I do all my riding. I'm likely to be purchasing a KHS Flite 747 XXXL in the near future so I can get the knobbies back on the MTB and actually use it for trails.
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