Re: Bike for big AND tall person

07-15-2003, 04:42 AM

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> "Frank Eparvier" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
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> > I'm 6'7" (2 meters) tall and weigh around 300 lbs (136 kg).
> > Can anyone offer any suggestions on a road bike that would both
> > fit my size and take the punishment that my mass would inflict
> > on it?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Frank
>
>
> While it's not a road bike, it's a big bike that might could fit you . . .
> its at
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> $350. It's a cruiser, single speed, wheels are 36" diameter. Like a
> bellybutton, it's something to look into . . .

That's a really stupid bike.

07-15-2003, 03:51 PM

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> <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
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> > "Frank Eparvier" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
> > news:bev01l$qd5$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
> > > I'm 6'7" (2 meters) tall and weigh around 300 lbs (136 kg).
> > > Can anyone offer any suggestions on a road bike that would both
> > > fit my size and take the punishment that my mass would inflict
> > > on it?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Frank
> >
> >
> > While it's not a road bike, it's a big bike that might could fit you . .
..
> > its at
> > [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] and I've seen some on eBay
for
> > $350. It's a cruiser, single speed, wheels are 36" diameter. Like a
> > bellybutton, it's something to look into . . .
>
> That's a really stupid bike.

Don't know why. I'm sure there are folks out there who would find it a
perfect solution to their biking needs.

07-15-2003, 05:29 PM

>I'm 6'7" (2 meters) tall and weigh around 300 lbs (136 kg).
>> > > Can anyone offer any suggestions on a road bike that would both
>> > > fit my size and take the punishment that my mass would inflict

Rivendell makes a larger version of their Romulus called the Redwood with
beefier tubing for the heavier rider. I think that the frame size goes up to at
least 67cm. Price is about $1500, complete bike.

07-15-2003, 07:27 PM

"Peter Cole" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote, about the Coker Monster
Cruiser:

> That's a really stupid bike.

Cool tires though. And you can get good quality rims (as compared to
Coker rims) for them at [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] .

Chalo

07-15-2003, 10:48 PM

<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

> "Peter Cole" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
>
> > That's a really stupid bike.
>
>
> Don't know why. I'm sure there are folks out there who would find it a
> perfect solution to their biking needs.

No, not really. It has huge wheels, but it's really about the same
"one size" as other beach cruisers. Plus, though its frame shows
acceptable workmanship, its components are distinctly crappy. If the
wheels were regular size, it would cost not more than $150 at a bike
shop.

With a good pair of rims from Unicycle.com ($180) and some quality BMX
hubs, cranks, stem, and bars ($250+), It would be an OK bike. But it
still wouldn't fit unusually large folks.

Chalo Colina