Cargo Bikes

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BareNecessities in reply to @Black_Rainbow_Project

Thought this beast must have been posted somewhere on here :-)

Question perhaps for @t0-ster

I'm considering getting an Ominium, although at 6'7" I'm wondering if the XL will be big enough? The sizing chart suggests so, but I've read ( possibly here ) that it's best to size up on an Omnium, which in my case would unfortunately not be possible

It does look pretty big

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lmamammal in reply to @BareNecessities

I’m 6’3 and L fits me perfectly, and I’ve trimmed a couple cm from the steerer. I do have 75mm rise bars on it, but if I wasn’t putting in 8-9 hours days in would be fine to drop down an inch more. I’m also running a longer (by cargo bike standards) stem. Reckon XL will be fine for you.

Re: longer stems and handlebar choice discussed above, my advice, particularly with larger size where you have more space beneath the stem, is ignore any perceived clearance issues and get the bike comfortable and handling well. There are so many ways to load (rack extension, 45degree angle placement, 2x boxes overhanging edges and ratchet strapped etc.) saving 50mm of space is not worth it.

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BareNecessities in reply to @lmamammal

Thanks for that. I expect I'd want some high rise bars too, as It would mostly be a sit up & beg type bike for doing the weekly big shop :-)

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