SAM69 Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 ARE there any of you that ride 20",at 6ft or do you all ride 26",i bet this has been asked loads of times but whats it best to start on ?so i can get the feel and hang of the bike to throw it around etc ,has im 6ft ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm hungry Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 I'd say stick to a stock, you will benefit in the long run... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 I am 5'10", I ride Mod, I could be bigger and still ride it if that's any help.I don't know anyone whos 6ft though.It's more down to personal preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 I'm 6ft an I ride a 221ti. Can't say it's ever really hindered me. Whatever you start on I'm pretty sure you'll feel more comfortable on, I've been riding 20" long enough now to know that I don't want to ride 26 because it doesn't feel right when I do stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil H Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 I'm 6ft 3 now. Ride a stock, its the only way to go!A mod would kill my back. Mod's are for <6ft or you run the risk of looking like a twat hunched over and destroying your back.Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd B Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 hey im 6ft and to be honest i think its all about personal preference but i ride stock as find it easier to keep things smoother however i find it easier to learn things on a mod but i tend to swamp the bike and hit my knees alot although i feel i would be eaqually at home on a 20" provided i got used to it. so like i said personal preference realy but in the long run you wont regret riding a stock it feels alot nicer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Hops_Alot Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 I'm 6ft 1" mate and i ride a mod, i just have a long stem an haven't cut down the steerer tube so it's higher, which means i don't bang my knees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1000011 Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 I'm not sure how tall I am. I'm fairly tall. Go for big risers and longer forks if your going for a mod.Theres lots of people I see in video's that ride mods and their powerhouse'sHope this helps,1000011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunt man t Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 im 6ft 2 and ride a mod. i feel more stable then on a stock. suppose its down to personel prefernce but ive always rode mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAM69 Posted January 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 ok thanks for that guys,its just that i rode my m8s bmx the otherday and i thought i look a right twat on this but mods are different all together arent they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManxTrialSpaz Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 I'm 6'2"/3" and I get on quite well with my T-Pro PRobably a bit small for me now though but I hardly ride so I can't comment but I never conciously thought "This bike is too small." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 I'm 6ft and I have just bought a Megamo Equip, I used to ride a Koxx XTP short, I found that a reach around 600mm is comfortable, although my new bike is about 580, so we will have to see how I get on with it. If it works out, I may end up buying a Neon frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomy P Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Im 6ft... I learn't on a mod although I mainly ride a stock now. I've got an xtp short mod for messing around on but I can't gap or 'up' as well on it.Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 I don't know anyone whos 6ft though.Me! I'm 6'5" and i look and feel retarded on a mod bike. They're far too cramped and kill the muscles in my back after going on them for a few minutes. To be comfortable i have to ride a 26" and a long one at that. I personally think there are very few riders over 6'1" who look good on a mod bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojo Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 I am 6'2 and i ride a t-pro in comfort. I probably look like a pillock riding it but it actually feels quite good. I think it is just a case of what you feel happiest on! Try them both out and see what is more comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Me! I'm 6'5" and i look and feel retarded on a mod bike. They're far too cramped and kill the muscles in my back after going on them for a few minutes. To be comfortable i have to ride a 26" and a long one at that. I personally think there are very few riders over 6'1" who look good on a mod bike.Chris, 6'5" is a bit different to 6ft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 I'm over 6' and ride a 24. I reckon at 6 ft you could ride either, much taller and you'd look a bit daft on a mod. If you're less than, say, 5'7 then you'd probably look a bit wrong on a stock. But anywhere in between, take your pick. Plenty of people who are 6ft ride mods, especially if you're a skinny 6ft because you're 14 and you've not got the muscle to go with the height Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinny.p Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Im 6.2" and ride a stock i definately wouldnt feel right on a mod so id say stick to stocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echoboy Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 hi im 6ft 2 and i ride a 20"echo team long. i think that it is up to you what you feel comfatable on. your best bet is to go to a big ride and try some bikes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamness™ Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 I'm not sure how tall I am. I'm fairly tall. Go for big risers and longer forks if your going for a mod.Theres lots of people I see in video's that ride mods and their powerhouse'sHope this helps,1000011One of the fastest bannings ever?I'm about 5' 10" and I ride a mod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squince Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Im 6 ft 2, get a Kot:P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NileBrown™ Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 I'm 5 10" and ride mod.... but im going to do stock soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Fisher Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 im 6 ft 2" and i have a mod.i just find them easyer to controll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson. Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 im 6ft roughly and i used to ride a gu short, i was a bit hunched though but when i get my new bike it will have to be mod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 I'm about 6ft, and have a mod.Zona Zip, so it's a long'un.. but I'm after a Monty frame to play about on in the summer...My mates around 6' 4"ish, and has a T-Pro... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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