Question For the Bike Afficianados

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MikeH

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What is the absolute biggest bicycle wheel and frame size available? All the ones I see just won't accomodate someone with a 37 inch inseam and 38" shirt sleeves.:(
 
Mountain or Road? Most makers have a 29er now in a mountain bike. An extra large frame and 29" wheels should handle you.
 
I used to ride a larger/longer bike...but found that a smaller bike was a heckuva lot more fun...*shrug*.

What's your interest in cycling? on or off-road? hard or soft tail?
 
Mike, this mountain bike forum has a special subforum just for 29ers (second subforum down). You might ask some questions there. The site has pretty good traffic, and some of the guys are knowledgeable.

http://forums.mtbr.com/
 
Daniel Koster said:
I used to ride a larger/longer bike...but found that a smaller bike was a heckuva lot more fun...*shrug*.

What's your interest in cycling? on or off-road? hard or soft tail?
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Mostly for fitness, something to add to my present exercise routines. Stationary exercise bikes can make thirty minutes seem like three days.

Also, the idea of a bike has started to intrigue me again. Maybe it's my second childhood. Dang, I hope so, the first was so much fun!
 
I actually despise riding outside for exercise....:foot:......I tried it for a while and it took all the fun of riding out for me. I quickly figured out that I prefer destination riding...fortunately, they built a sweet bike park not too far from me...gotta get outta the shop and get down there more often. Here's a link to it: http://www.slaughterpen.com/home.html

I'm opposite you, I guess....I really like stationary bikes....the "semi-recumbant" kind especially...that's probably the best and most consistant exercise I've ever had...put me on a bike in front of the tv or with a good audio-book...and I'm good to go. :p

Dan
 
Mike with your 37 inch inseam you are talking a really tall bike obviously. In MTB's, the minimum size will be a 25-27 inch. In road bikes your looking at a 64-65 cm classic frame. That should give you a place to start. Great thing is that if there is a bike shop that has your size, they'll give you a good discount as most people won't buy that bike unless they work at a circus.
 
One good aspect of a bike to fit you, Mike... you could carry that 'Chernobyl Meltdown Battle Mistress' in a scabbard on the bike... maybe one on each side - they'd make a neat bike stand... anywhere!

Of course, I'd need a bike built for two... and a wide load sign. See you Wed AM!

Stainz

PS War Eagle anyway!
 
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