Tall bike thread (64cm and up)
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I'd call this a "winter bike" as around here they use salt, lots of salt so I always need a sacrificial bike. This would however be waay to big for me....
Anyway, posted 6hs ago in Cincinnati
https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/bo...376455719.html
1974 Schwinn Continental Frame - $25 (Harrison)
1974 Schwinn 27" Continental Frame. Has all original parts on it.
Anyway, posted 6hs ago in Cincinnati
https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/bo...376455719.html
1974 Schwinn Continental Frame - $25 (Harrison)
1974 Schwinn 27" Continental Frame. Has all original parts on it.
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I'd call this a "winter bike" as around here they use salt, lots of salt so I always need a sacrificial bike. This would however be waay to big for me....
Anyway, posted 6hs ago in Cincinnati
https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/bo...376455719.html
1974 Schwinn Continental Frame - $25 (Harrison)
1974 Schwinn 27" Continental Frame. Has all original parts on it.
Anyway, posted 6hs ago in Cincinnati
https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/bo...376455719.html
1974 Schwinn Continental Frame - $25 (Harrison)
1974 Schwinn 27" Continental Frame. Has all original parts on it.
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It wouldn't be you.
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Not fans of that Continental? No d/side photos and judging from melted hoods, it probably has sat for some time
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bi...378189131.html
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bi...378189131.html
Fuji road bike - $75 (Carmichael)
Vantage road bike good condition
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Never seen a Fuji that tall? Here's a 2nd....
Love to see how big current rider is. Seat slammed and those bars? Interesting combination
https://tallahassee.craigslist.org/b...381798909.html
XL-27" FUJI ABSOLUTE ROADBIKE--37"STEPOVER WITH NEW TIRES - $145 (Tallahassee)
Love to see how big current rider is. Seat slammed and those bars? Interesting combination
https://tallahassee.craigslist.org/b...381798909.html
XL-27" FUJI ABSOLUTE ROADBIKE--37"STEPOVER WITH NEW TIRES - $145 (Tallahassee)
The bike has new tires front and back,all new cables,bullhorn bars with duel brake levers.NO ISSUES RIDE READY XL 37" STEP OVER FRAME SEE PICTURES AND CALL 78 6 3 0 4 7 0 38
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I'd say that this is taller than 66cm. $200 for this seems more than reasonable.
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/...383538426.html
Proteus 66cm XXL - $200 (SchwenksvilleI bought this bike 10 years ago as basically a frame that had been in an accident. I added a new fork and it rides perfectly. I have also added some higher end parts. 46cm Soma Hwy one Bars, Dura-Ace 7401 Deraileur, Shimanao 600 Tricolor crankset, Diacomp Blaze brakes, Shimanao bar end shifters and Vittoria Randenneour 700x25 tires. Tektro RL340 brake levers.
Proteus was a Bike shop in College Park MD that hand made their own bikes
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/...383538426.html
Proteus 66cm XXL - $200 (SchwenksvilleI bought this bike 10 years ago as basically a frame that had been in an accident. I added a new fork and it rides perfectly. I have also added some higher end parts. 46cm Soma Hwy one Bars, Dura-Ace 7401 Deraileur, Shimanao 600 Tricolor crankset, Diacomp Blaze brakes, Shimanao bar end shifters and Vittoria Randenneour 700x25 tires. Tektro RL340 brake levers.
Proteus was a Bike shop in College Park MD that hand made their own bikes
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I just got this 64cm 1978 Raleigh Pro frame and fork with BB and headset . One more tall boy for my stable. A future build.
It just needs some love!
It just needs some love!
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https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/...384389189.html
Very Very Large (68 cm) Raleigh Road Bike/Bicycle - $280
Excellent Very Very Large (that’s right 68cm) Raleigh Road Bike. Just tuned up. 2x8. Shifts great. Wheels fast and true. New tires, cables, housing, chain and bar tape. Ready to ride. Cash only. Please no emails. Call or text—30 won—32 fyve—nine 32 won-thx
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65 x 57 Snel. Frame built by Kessels of Belgium.
The frame is not without its problems, so this may be the last you see of it.
As bought:
The frame is not without its problems, so this may be the last you see of it.
As bought:
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Usually sellers seem to think that a tall bike deserves a higher price, nice to see one that doesn't. Not perfect by any means but does have good points in it's favor and a lot less than many
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...60000892539084
Lotus Excelle Road Bike (67 cm Frame)
$200
Listed a day ago in Louisville, KY
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...60000892539084
Lotus Excelle Road Bike (67 cm Frame)
$200
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@WGB / Anyone else here, I don't know if the intent of this thread is to also include bikes/frames for sale (that is, in addition to those members who own tall bikes above 64cm, which is at the very least the original intent of the thread, if not the sole intent). Just don't want the thread getting cluttered up with dead links, seller ad copy, and bad seller photos; as this thread could (easily) turn into that. I would think a Super Tall Bikes Found on CL / Ebay would be a good thread to start, even if I do those searches on my own, and semi-frequently. I know The Paceline forum has a thread like that, but somehow still gets entries of 59/60/61cm because people don't know what "very tall" (or words in general) mean anymore.
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Must have misunderstood. I know the thread started as showing only members tall bikes but thought it had changed to also include links to sales of very tall bikes though to be honest I didn't look too closely for that change. In my defence, I'd posted some tall bikes in the Craigslist sales thread and received suggestions to cross post here as well. No issues with not posting here as duplicates.
PS I ride a 62 or 63cm frame and once had a 65 inch frame with a stuck seat post I couldn't adjust. I rode that bike just one time around the block. That was enough for me! Guessing I don't fit the definition of a tall bike guy...
Must have misunderstood. I know the thread started as showing only members tall bikes but thought it had changed to also include links to sales of very tall bikes though to be honest I didn't look too closely for that change. In my defence, I'd posted some tall bikes in the Craigslist sales thread and received suggestions to cross post here as well. No issues with not posting here as duplicates.
PS I ride a 62 or 63cm frame and once had a 65 inch frame with a stuck seat post I couldn't adjust. I rode that bike just one time around the block. That was enough for me! Guessing I don't fit the definition of a tall bike guy...
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RiddleOfSteel
Must have misunderstood. I know the thread started as showing only members tall bikes but thought it had changed to also include links to sales of very tall bikes though to be honest I didn't look too closely for that change. In my defence, I'd posted some tall bikes in the Craigslist sales thread and received suggestions to cross post here as well. No issues with not posting here as duplicates.
PS I ride a 62 or 63cm frame and once had a 65 inch frame with a stuck seat post I couldn't adjust. I rode that bike just one time around the block. That was enough for me! Guessing I don't fit the definition of a tall bike guy...
Must have misunderstood. I know the thread started as showing only members tall bikes but thought it had changed to also include links to sales of very tall bikes though to be honest I didn't look too closely for that change. In my defence, I'd posted some tall bikes in the Craigslist sales thread and received suggestions to cross post here as well. No issues with not posting here as duplicates.
PS I ride a 62 or 63cm frame and once had a 65 inch frame with a stuck seat post I couldn't adjust. I rode that bike just one time around the block. That was enough for me! Guessing I don't fit the definition of a tall bike guy...
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I'm always amused when tall frames pop up but the seatpost is slammed - like they didn't actually need a bike that tall. Or did an average sized person try to ride it knowing nothing about frame sizes?
(Not implying @non-fixie is guilty here, I realise that image is as received.)
(Not implying @non-fixie is guilty here, I realise that image is as received.)
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I'm always amused when tall frames pop up but the seatpost is slammed - like they didn't actually need a bike that tall. Or did an average sized person try to ride it knowing nothing about frame sizes?
(Not implying @non-fixie is guilty here, I realise that image is as received.)
(Not implying @non-fixie is guilty here, I realise that image is as received.)
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I'm always amused when tall frames pop up but the seatpost is slammed - like they didn't actually need a bike that tall. Or did an average sized person try to ride it knowing nothing about frame sizes?
(Not implying @non-fixie is guilty here, I realise that image is as received.)
(Not implying @non-fixie is guilty here, I realise that image is as received.)
Everyone has unique measurements, so maybe those sizes really do work best. At the same time, the Snel that is being discussed has a 57cm top tube, which is quite compact for a 65cm frame. That same top tube length could easily be on a 58-61cm frame and allow the seatpost to not be slammed nearly as much.
Oh well.
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I'm always amused when tall frames pop up but the seatpost is slammed - like they didn't actually need a bike that tall. Or did an average sized person try to ride it knowing nothing about frame sizes?
(Not implying @non-fixie is guilty here, I realise that image is as received.)
(Not implying @non-fixie is guilty here, I realise that image is as received.)
Anyway, me buying it was a gamble, and while it looks straight, when I stripped it I found a slight bulge on the down tube, indicating a previous front end collision. It is a really nice size, so I am thinking of building it up to see what's what.
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This bike was used as a prop for an "event" (don't ask) in which an average-sized person had to sit on it and pedal, and the person who arranged the props clearly didn't know much about frame sizes.
Anyway, me buying it was a gamble, and while it looks straight, when I stripped it I found a slight bulge on the down tube, indicating a previous front end collision. It is a really nice size, so I am thinking of building it up to see what's what.
Anyway, me buying it was a gamble, and while it looks straight, when I stripped it I found a slight bulge on the down tube, indicating a previous front end collision. It is a really nice size, so I am thinking of building it up to see what's what.
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The Schwinn dealer down the street advertised the Continental as "the BIGGEST" and probably sold even more of them.
No kidding.
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