Comments on: Bikes for Tall Cyclists: Road, Gravel, Touring, Commuter In XXL XXXL 62, 63, 64cm+

By: Brad Altemeyer

Brad Altemeyer — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 15:18:00 +0000

In reply to Thomas Gierach. I got a Fuji hard tail hard nose for under $200 on sale once and added a long seat post -I think the normal price is about $400 / 1.6" wheels fat tire (I'm 6'7" a bit over 201 cm)

By: Brad

Brad — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 15:12:00 +0000

I’m 6’7″ or a bit over 201 cm, not all that serious about biking these days- but in the 1980’s did a few triathalons – my 1986 cro-moly frame bike is a 27″ frame, Ralieigh Team USA model (about $700 back then, (with a machine shop seat post extension), my around the block bike now is a Fuji- fat tire bike, with extra tall seat post). Better way to think about bike sizing especially with the newer frame designs -Reach and Stack -I like it. (my Taiwan bike was a KSH or something like that and I think it was a 65cm frame/ sold it in 93 when I moved back to the states). Finding cars I can fit in and drive is more of a topic for me now

By: Alee | CyclingAbout.com

Alee | CyclingAbout.com — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 13:51:00 +0000

In reply to UberEclectic. I haven't put anything together, but look to the manufacturers that offer big road/cx/gravel bikes. If they offer a track bike, it will likely also be large. Keep note of the 'stack' data. Track bikes, on paper, look especially long; that's because they have short head tubes. You'll want something with a tall-ish stack (a bit shorter than a road bike), but also a long reach. Goodluck with your hunt.

By: UberEclectic

UberEclectic — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 03:48:00 +0000

Excellent resource! Thanks! Is there a list, even just the top 5 for velodrome track bikes for tall people? (198 cm, usually ride a 62cm roadie, which is even a bit tight).

By: Luke Duke

Luke Duke — Sat, 07 Oct 2017 03:14:00 +0000

In reply to Bruce. Hey Bruce, the US is a super competitive price market so I doubt the price would work there but in places where taxes are high or there is limited and expensive choices it works well. As I said, the VAT discount offsets the transport charge... Good luck with your search!

By: Bruce

Bruce — Fri, 06 Oct 2017 15:43:00 +0000

In reply to Luke Duke. Luke, looks like a really nice bike, however they want $375 just to ship it to the US.

By: Luke Duke

Luke Duke — Sun, 24 Sep 2017 07:04:00 +0000

Guys, I recommend the ROSE brand of bikes, I’ve had 2x 63cm road bikes, top quality frames and components. They only sell via the internet (as do Canyon) but for me in Singapore knocking off the German VAT, pays for the shipping and local VAT so I get a top bike at European prices avoiding local price mark ups. I’m 6’7″ (202), a nimble 250lbs…. and the 63cm frame fits perfectly. For example:
https://www.rosebikes.com/bike/rose-xeon-rs-4400-819638/aid:819711?bikevariantchanged=819747#3H-FP1d7-FP1d8-FP1dB-FP1dC-FP1dI-FP1dJ-FP1dK-FP1dL-FP1dM-FP1dN-FP1dP-FP1dR-FP1dS-FP1dT-FP1dU-FP1dV-Fd7pF-Fd7pG-Fgpk8-FgpkA-GBA89-GBwPL-H3xTc-H3xTd

The KHS 747 has intrigued me for some time but the Rose works fine to be honest.

By: Adam F Kurdziel

Adam F Kurdziel — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 20:15:00 +0000

love the work you put into this. is there an updated list floating around anywhere?

By: Bruce

Bruce — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 19:02:00 +0000

I’m 198 cm and just bought a Wiliers-Triestina Jareen. It’s an aluminum gravel grinder and is an XXL. I had to go with a shorter stem because it comes with a 120 mm. A real boat tiller. I love this bike with its neutral handling, stiff bottom bracket, and smooth ride.

By: Alee | CyclingAbout.com

Alee | CyclingAbout.com — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 00:34:00 +0000

In reply to Mike. It really depends how you want to sit on the bike. You'll be able to fit on both, but the shorter Redux with a flat handlebar will have in a more upright position, while the Crosscheck 64cm will have you stretched out in a more 'road bike' positioning. I'm the same height and one of my mountain bikes has similar dimensions to the Redux.