ss bike for large rider

Posted on Mon 12th, August 2013

• #1

jone

Hi all, I have a friend who cycles a bit and would like a single speed bike for commuting and general riding in London.

I would be appreciative of advice as what he should be looking for as he is physically big - 6 foot 7 and a healthy 20 stone.

I assume steel frame is a good idea? Which brands do frames that large (61 or 63 at a guess)?

Also should he go for bike shop or classified as he potentially may squash it and need to take it back ;)
• #2

Aroogah

Surly do a number of larger frames for the very tall - the Ogre, Cross Check and Long Haul Trucker come in for the larger sizes. Brixton Cycles would be a great first port of call for that.

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