balfa Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Finding frames which i'm comfortable on is difficult being 6'4. I get by on a 1075 Pure but am tempted to try something even longer.High BB frames make the cockpit shorter so am guessing a low BB bike around 1100 might fit nicely. Problem is there is not many around.Suggestions?Any experience from other tall riders appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 A Koxx might see you right if you don't want a high bottom bracket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh_b Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 i'm just over 6ft and i ride a limey 2, thats spot on for me and i'm sure you'll suit it just fine too. the new koxx coust is long on paper but doesnt feel like a long bike when you ride one, possibly because of the silly height bb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balfa Posted October 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Limeys are only 1085New Coustelliers are high BBCzar and MBK are both medium ish BB. Definitely not low. Have ridden the czar briefly and was not a big fan.Any other suggestions? I've seen everything on tarty, select etc. was hoping for something different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 T-Rex, 27.25" from BB to headtube, Niiice and long I rode one without any problems an I'm 6ft 5", and I'm sure Krisboats on here's a similar height Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh_b Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 limey's ride alot longer than they are dude. Well they feel it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVWOCI WVS Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 just because you're tall it does mean you necesarily need a long frame. im over 6ft and i much prefer shorter wheelbase bikes, i even found a short 04 echo pure longer than i like. im now on a monty 231, the old school one and i love the way it rides with a zoo stem (100mmx5*) and Monty bars.the bar and stem you use might make more of a difference than you realise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 T-Rex, 27.25" from BB to headtube, Niiice and long I rode one without any problems an I'm 6ft 5", and I'm sure Krisboats on here's a similar height Yes i am, and i ride a t-rex with an echo 130x15 stem. Suits me just fine and everyone comments on how long it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Koxx vinco?Id look into some of the BT range they always seem silly long when i ride them...the new czar long was so long i couldnt even gap 2 foot on it... and rolling it was imposible... but im only 5'11 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddyfox Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 BT 6.0 if you can find one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Limeys are only 1085Don't worry about the wheelbase, look at the 'reach' of the frame, from the head tube to the BB shell. This will determine how far apart your contact points on the bike are, which is where the 'length' becomes apparent. Don't forget to take into account the stem too, that makes a huge difference, perhaps more than the frame... The Pure is a short 'reach' frame, the head angle is quite slack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_skj0lsvik_ Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 BT RAVen5.0Crazy good frame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balfa Posted October 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Don't worry about the wheelbase, look at the 'reach' of the frame, from the head tube to the BB shell. This will determine how far apart your contact points on the bike are, which is where the 'length' becomes apparent. Don't forget to take into account the stem too, that makes a huge difference, perhaps more than the frame... The Pure is a short 'reach' frame, the head angle is quite slack.yeah bb to ht is useful but is somewhat confusing when according to the tarty website a base is 27inch and the limey is 27.25i've ridden a base and its certainly not comfortable.also this years pure and czar has identical geometry yet different reach.was hoping to hear from people who had used these frames. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Clark Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 Koxx Levelboss 1100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 BT RAVen5.0Crazy good frameThats true they ride amazing. limey should fit you really well, or the old new coust the one thats black not the glittery new one, sure that has a small bb and big wheelbase. I think the limey may be your best option and if you do want a bigger wheelbase on it then may be try using toxin forks or onza ones with the large rake. Also have you considered the toxin 2 i think it is, have a look at that and see what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Garland Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 yeah bb to ht is useful but is somewhat confusing when according to the tarty website a base is 27inch and the limey is 27.25i've ridden a base and its certainly not comfortable.also this years pure and czar has identical geometry yet different reach.was hoping to hear from people who had used these frames.Actually the pure long has 30mm bb where as the Czar long has 35. Thus making the difference. Suprising how much difference 5mm on the bb will make to the frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted October 7, 2007 Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 Actually the pure long has 30mm bb where as the Czar long has 35. Thus making the difference. Suprising how much difference 5mm on the bb will make to the frame.The difference between the Czar and Pure is because of the head angle.Base/Limey difference is because the Base has a lower BB and a very steep head angle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the organiser Posted October 7, 2007 Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 limey2 all the way dudeTarty will sort a good price on one Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Garland Posted October 7, 2007 Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 Says the head angle on Pure 07 and Czar are the same of 71.5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casualjoe Posted October 7, 2007 Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 (edited) it seems like headtube length plays a part in the overall cockpit room of a frame with similar geo Edited October 7, 2007 by casualjoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixed Pants™ Posted October 7, 2007 Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 (edited) Tall_Rob on the forum has a Simtra ST1 dual disc, he's about 6.4/5 i think (he's very sexy too), i'm sure he gets on nicely with it.Alternatively get a mod stem. Edited October 7, 2007 by Fat Pants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Says the head angle on Pure 07 and Czar are the same of 71.5.Oops, will change that now, ta.it seems like headtube length plays a part in the overall cockpit room of a frame with similar geoThat too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimpanzyyyy Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Koxx Levelboss 1100 or maybe a pitbull 2004 1090 +10 or the last one...1100 +20 (not sure)or the adamant long 1100 +10 (not sure)and the limey is a good idea...he looks sooooo long good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rav Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 (edited) I have second hand BT RAVen 6.0 Long Magura for 130 GBP - frame we used for test only, mint condition. Frame is repainted so few bubbles under paint-coat, no dents or cracks.PIC1PIC2My e-mail: shop[AT]biketrials.eu Edited October 8, 2007 by rav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 (edited) if its cockpit room your after - id suggest an old long pure .....example - centre centre measurement of an A1 long 07 = 675 mm my SHORT 04 pure = 685 mm - thanks to a pretty much 0 bb and 12 cm headtube (1065ish , 72ish ht, 385stays).so get a long one - should give you even more reach, and a nice comfy riding position - not hunched up and low ......oh and anyone who doubts the geo - watch an old tra vid and say its shit. plus they will be cheap (maybe hard to find i guess) have a seat, probably lighter than dengs current cnc lumps, and better still - come in Vee mount. Edited October 8, 2007 by manuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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