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If you are looking for this kind of tall bike click on the above photo

This website is for tall bicycle riders.

Tall riders, and those with longer than average arms and legs, have far fewer options for finding bikes and parts that work well for their size than do shorter riders.

The bike manufacturers make frames sized from around 48cm to 63cm measured size.  This is the size from the center of the bottom bracket (center of crank) to the top of the seat tube (c-t) or to the center of the top tube (c-c).

The taller (6' or more) riders almost always need a bike sized 60cm or larger.  The length of the top tube is the other key dimension in sizing.  There are differing opinions as to how to determine the best frame size for any rider, but it is my belief that each rider needs to try a few bikes to see what works.  A rider's inseam length (from floor to pubic bone), flexibility, arm and torso length and riding style all come into play.  My approach has been to buy quality used bikes, make my own adjustments, and try several before settling for just the right ride.

Contact me by email at rusty@tallrides.com for more detailed info or with questions.  Also see a new section called Before&After. Also check out the bikes I have for sale:

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