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As in the title, I'm a tall guy will long legs and looking to buy a SS bike. Just getting into riding around London and want something simple to get around on so the idea of an SS is attractive to me. Only problem is most manufacturers only seem to go up to a large or a sub 60cm bike. I'm told I really shouldn't be on anything less than a 62cm, and even that might be too small. I'm looking to spend approx £400 (maybe a bit more if its the right bike). Can you guys suggest some models I should look at? Happy to go second hand as well. Not particularly fussed about designs or how it looks, just want to know how it goes! :)
My research so far:
The Langster does an XXL which is 61cm, is it worth searching out a second hand one of those like this?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Specialized-Langster-2010-Road-Bike-Fixie-Flip-Flop-Hub-XXL-Frame-Single-Speed-/251329875292?_trksid=p2054897.l4276
I've seen that Langsters get a bit of hatred on here, I'll be honest, I'm a bit more of a pragmatist, I'm happy to lumped in with the bankers who get around on them if its a decent bike at a decent price.
I've also looked at the Charge/Prestige Plug 2012 and 2013 models in a large. Its only a large, but they seem to fit bigger than most other large bikes, question is if it is big enough for someone as tall as me? Cycle Surgery have a couple of 2013 Prestiges in large left on special for £499, though a bit more than I want to spend. I have to pay a deposit for them to build one for me to test ride I think, but don't want to waste the time if its not going to be big enough.
The Wilier Pontevechio is done in an XXL which is available at wheelbase.co.uk, if I can get them to price match cycle surgery to £425, it would be of interest. Anyone know if this is a decent bike in spite of the horrible colour scheme? I'd have to get out to lake district to test ride it.
State Cycle Co do a 62cm, but unfortunately only sell it in the US.
Other brands I've looked at, Foffa, Create, No Logo, none seem to do larger sizes.
Any comments on the above or advice on new or second hand bikes you think I should be looking at around this price range is much appreciated.
Thanks!