snakesmile Posted September 15, 2012 Posted September 15, 2012 I really want to get my dad into cycling. Problem is, he is 6'9". Is there any manufacturer who makes a frame that would fit someone his size? Any help would be hugely appreciated.
NISI Posted September 15, 2012 Posted September 15, 2012 I really want to get my dad into cycling. Problem is, he is 6'9". Is there any manufacturer who makes a frame that would fit someone his size? Any help would be hugely appreciated.leonard Zinn in the USA even custom crank lenghts for very tall people,and they do export
Delilah Posted September 15, 2012 Posted September 15, 2012 Any help would be hugely appreciated.Pun intended?
ThePubSA Posted September 15, 2012 Posted September 15, 2012 http://www.deseretnews.com/images/article/midres/654786/654786.jpghttp://a1.ec-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/127/81bf1e887b3140a8bc642cc3c55a0ffe/l.jpghttp://zinncycles.com/Zinn/index.php/standard-bike-fitting/fittings-for-basketball-players
ThePubSA Posted September 15, 2012 Posted September 15, 2012 http://www.unlikelywords.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Yao-Ming-Bike.jpghttp://istanbultea.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/gunnar_yao_1.jpghttp://www.gunnarbikes.com/newsletters/10-29-04_ming.jpg
Delilah Posted September 15, 2012 Posted September 15, 2012 Santa Cruz Highball carbon comes in XXL http://www.olympiccycles.co.za/Product/SantaCruz/SantaCruz-Highball-Carbon.aspx
scotty Posted September 15, 2012 Posted September 15, 2012 Biggest size locally available i know is 23 which Merida has bikes. arendoog 1
arendoog Posted September 15, 2012 Posted September 15, 2012 (edited) Santa cruz or merida make a 23 inch .Victor matfield rides a 23 inch big nine carbon frame hardtail.Ventana can make you one to order Edited September 15, 2012 by Blitzer
L.T.G Posted September 15, 2012 Posted September 15, 2012 Santa Cruz tall boy best optionMy mate's 6'6" and is super happy with his Tallboy.But as mentioned Ventana is also a great option.. Chat to Eben at West Rand Cycles.
Lexx Posted September 15, 2012 Posted September 15, 2012 http://www.deseretnews.com/images/article/midres/654786/654786.jpghttp://a1.ec-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/127/81bf1e887b3140a8bc642cc3c55a0ffe/l.jpghttp://zinncycles.co...ketball-playersThe wheels look weird"small" on this big frame.
Bigshow Posted September 16, 2012 Posted September 16, 2012 i am 6.8 and ride a santacruz tallboy xxl. its 22.5 inches
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