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04-25-16, 08:59 AM
Replies: 277
Views: 73,949
Posted By davidfrench

mtnbke: This is exactly the approach we did at...

mtnbke: This is exactly the approach we did at DirtySixer (I'm the 6'6" founder). We uses 36" wheels to make big, strong reliable and proportionate bikes for the tallest riders. Check us out. Oh and...
04-15-16, 12:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,283
Posted By davidfrench

The triple clamp (dual crown on that rigid fork...

The triple clamp (dual crown on that rigid fork will help for sure, but the tire seems to be already too close to the downtube IMO....

I know of a 6'11" or more in Texas riding a BlackSheep...
04-14-16, 06:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,283
Posted By davidfrench

Their fork will flex with the torque that the...

Their fork will flex with the torque that the disc brake will apply when someone taller, heavier than their test rider will make a heavy/high speed braking move. Everything flex, specifically a rigid...
04-14-16, 05:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,283
Posted By davidfrench

That thing from Focus does not look fun at all....

That thing from Focus does not look fun at all. Toe overlap is one thing, but the front wheel must drag on the downtube when braking really hard. Even for a short rider, they got the geometry wrong....
04-13-16, 04:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,283
Posted By davidfrench

That was a nice joke from Focus indeed. Except...

That was a nice joke from Focus indeed. Except that for us tall, it's not a joke and DirtySixerBikes have been making big 36er bikes for the tallest riders, Shaq for example. If you know a serious...
07-21-14, 10:00 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 28,830
Posted By davidfrench

A bit more than 2 years after my last reply in...

A bit more than 2 years after my last reply in this thread and I can now tell you my solution:
Tall Guy ? Big Wheel | Bicycles for tall people (http://www.dirtysixer.com)
You don't have to believe...
07-08-13, 10:27 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 22,943
Posted By davidfrench

As mentioned in another discussion, it would be...

As mentioned in another discussion, it would be great to have the Nissan NV350 in the US
http://www.autoevolution.com/news-g-image/tokyo-2011-nissan-nv350-caravan-live-photos/63221.html
07-08-13, 10:22 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 167,895
Posted By davidfrench

We need the Nissan NV350 in the US! ...

We need the Nissan NV350 in the US!
http://www.autoevolution.com/news-g-image/tokyo-2011-nissan-nv350-caravan-live-photos/63221.html
06-04-13, 05:57 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 11,340
Posted By davidfrench

Not a vintage, but fairly classic, this is my...

Not a vintage, but fairly classic, this is my DirtySixer, a bike for tall!

...and in case you wonder, the rider is 6f10.


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10-22-12, 10:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,951
Posted By davidfrench

Hi mtnbke, I'm totally ok with what you wrote....

Hi mtnbke, I'm totally ok with what you wrote. I've been looking at the Cannondale. Not one my size, and prices range was from 1800$ to 3000$. Yes used. They are so rare that some aren't afraid of...
10-19-12, 08:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,951
Posted By davidfrench

Hey ScottNotBombs...

Hey ScottNotBombs (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/member.php/117068-ScottNotBombs), I finally found on CL a Trek T100 in the largest size avail at that time I guess. At 6f6 it's almost fine...
09-04-12, 05:46 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 167,895
Posted By davidfrench

I'm waiting for this to arrive in the US... ...

I'm waiting for this to arrive in the US...
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...otor-show.html...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-18-12, 05:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,326
Posted By davidfrench

I met with Bruce Gordon a couple of weeks ago...

I met with Bruce Gordon a couple of weeks ago (actually it was 4th of july)
He's an interesting character, I like him! Great stories from the industry!
He's shorter than me and was riding a...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-10-12, 05:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,326
Posted By davidfrench

Hey AnnaMossity...

Hey AnnaMossity (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/member.php/122719-AnnaMossity) ! Any pics of your Naked bike? Did you do this overseas ride?
(I love to find old treads like that!)
06-25-12, 10:09 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 11,340
Posted By davidfrench

There's this one on ebay too. ...

There's this one on ebay too.
http://auctionsound.s3.amazonaws.com/clients/theproscloset/inventory/114791/13402277060001.jpg?width=500&height=299
...
06-20-12, 11:49 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 167,895
Posted By davidfrench

Nobody mentioned the VW Eurovan? Here is mine,...

Nobody mentioned the VW Eurovan?
Here is mine, a 2001 version with a 36er. It's almost as long as a tandem...
:)...
06-20-12, 10:37 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,951
Posted By davidfrench

Fanx!

Fanx!
06-20-12, 10:04 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,938
Posted By davidfrench

I'll try to keep you updated. If you have time...

I'll try to keep you updated.
If you have time here's a simple blog about 36ers. The ones I'm aware of.
:)
http://36ers.wordpress.com/
06-19-12, 11:54 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,938
Posted By davidfrench

Yep, that's why my new rig is being custom made...

Yep, that's why my new rig is being custom made with 36 inch wheels!
:)
06-19-12, 08:24 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,938
Posted By davidfrench

I guess I'm a bit late, but I wanted to post the...

I guess I'm a bit late, but I wanted to post the pic of the Bill Davidson.
Even after all this time, I don't consider the bike finished. I actually might want to part with it.
I need bigger tire...
06-19-12, 07:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,951
Posted By davidfrench

I like very much what Co-Motion does, but I don't...

I like very much what Co-Motion does, but I don't have the budget for it now.
I'm already getting a 36er custom made this year...
:)

edit: any pics of it zonatandem please?
06-19-12, 06:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,974
Posted By davidfrench

what kind of tire clearance do you have on the...

what kind of tire clearance do you have on the KHS?
Does it fit bigger than 28c or not?
Fanx
06-19-12, 04:51 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 28,830
Posted By davidfrench

Hi, maybe a little late in that conversation but...

Hi, maybe a little late in that conversation but there's SOMA.
I have a 66cm Smoothie ES. I'm 6f6 and it's not bad, not ideal, but I think the only new frame solution if you really need a brand new...
06-19-12, 04:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,951
Posted By davidfrench

Hi, I'm 6f6 and my wife 5f11 and we're (well me...

Hi, I'm 6f6 and my wife 5f11 and we're (well me basically) looking at a used tandem. Pretty hard to find (like any of my road bikes, 68cm...)
Any advices?
Thanks
Forum: Commuting
02-05-12, 07:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,974
Posted By davidfrench

Hi all, I've been trying to gather all of the...

Hi all,
I've been trying to gather all of the 36er I know about here:
http://36ers.wordpress.com/
02-16-11, 01:22 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,938
Posted By davidfrench

thanks ! waiting for some news from the seller...

thanks !
waiting for some news from the seller about the shipment.
:)
02-16-11, 11:53 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,938
Posted By davidfrench

Yes... who make this ?

Yes... who make this ?
02-16-11, 11:32 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,938
Posted By davidfrench

it's mine ! :D:D:D:D:D:D just waiting for the...

it's mine !
:D:D:D:D:D:D
just waiting for the shipment.
At 6f6 I'll be able to build something fun with it !
:thumb:
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