• 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!

  • Try an XXL Langster out if you can. You'll have a lot of seatpost showing with that inseam but I have an XXL Allez and it feels pretty "big" to me and I'm 6'4".

  • I'm those exact measurements and was happy riding one of these: http://www.evanscycles.com/products/globe/roll-2-2012-single-speed-road-bike-ec020354#select XL (In stock too and at discount, within your budget).

    Geo: http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/archive/2011/roll/roll2#geometry

    63cm C-T
    61cm HT
    20.04cm HT

  • Thanks Sanddancer, the Globe Roll 2 looks like a great option!
    How does the Roll 2 for 375 compare to a pontevecchio at 425?
    Only problem with the pontevecchio is that I can't find the geometry for the XXL anywhere. I think its discontinued as the website only lists geometry for a XL here:
    http://www.wilier.it/en/products/weekend/pontevecchio/
    And its only 57cm by the looks of things, an XXL is probably only 59cm if it scales linearly, so might still be too small (bizarre for a bike rated XXL). Anyone know if Wilier are sized smaller than other bikes?

    Cheers

  • Large Plug definitely will be too small for you, I rode one at 6'1 with a 33 inseam, and I'm usually ride a 58cm frame with a lot of post.

  • 62cm steamroller should be about 65cm centre to top

  • I'm same height, I ride a fuji track classic in the biggest size - off the shelf but with new seat post (longer) and flipped stem to give a bit more handlebar height. It fits fine and is a great bike for the £$.

  • I'm selling a complete build Condor Tempo 64cm - fully kitted out. Excellent condition and frame alone is £600 new.

    I'm 6'6'' and fits me fine.

    Search for Condor Tempo on the site for thread and pics. PM me if any Q's

    £500

  • ...Other brands I've looked at, Foffa, Create, No Logo, none seem to do larger sizes...


    Foffa, you say?

  • What about a Pompino?

  • I have the largest Pompetamine and it's quite a bit too small for me.

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What SS bikes for a tall guy 6"6, 36" inseam (according to jeans)?

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