Road Bike Set Up Tips For Taller Riders
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- Cycling is for people of all shapes and sizes. Since joining the team at the end of last year, you may have noticed that Conor falls into the category of 'taller riders'. But, that hasn't stopped him having a successful career racing bikes and enjoying every pedal stroke. At over 2 meters tall and with size 49 feet, we thought Conor would be just the man to give you some advice on bike set up, clothing selection, and gear choice if you too are on the taller side.
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If you're a taller rider, what are your top bike set up tips?
Flanders Classics CEO Thomas Vandenspiegel is 2m16, he's riding a custom 71 size ridley frame. Should do a meetup (when we're allowed again)
Specialized Roubaix for me due to comfort and to avoid back issues due to my weight and size, I'm 1m94 and I ride a size 61cm frame.
Compact handlebars rock, as do the longer spindle pedals.
I double wrap my bar tape so my large hands are a bit more comfortable.
Best advice I can give is to go to a good local bike shop or bike fitter and get fitted properly. Best money I ever spent.
Layback seat post
I’m 17 and 201.5cm. I ride a 61cm frame and I find moving the seat back can give a bit more reach and length for your feet
At 6'6" Endurance bikes work well for me. My Trek Domane SL 62cm frame is great. I bought velocity chukker wheels with extra spokes to support my weight of 280 lbs. Most of what Connor had to say was spot on from my experience. Thanks so much for addressing taller riders! Connor is a great addition to the GCN Team!
I'm 6'5" 200 lbs. The best video ever!! We're not big....they're just small
Those numbers are hobbit numbers! ;-)
No, you're just to big, but go to swiss they're all big there, you'll fit in
I'm 6foot4 and 238ibs, and yea, i argee with you
I'm 6ft8 but I'm only 16 years old my dad is 6ft9 my mom is 6ft4
@@blakehutchins6897 Damn bro
What I like about him is his humbleness! He's a very good presenter, keep up the good work!
Thank you!!
JavasBest the best athletes are often humble
@@conordunne219 great video! If you need more insight on tall people's bikes, ask me, I'm the founder of DirtySixer bikes, 36" weeks and have most NBA players on my bikes. ;-)
@@nydavidfolch wow! Really? That's incredible. May I ask what were the biggest problems with the bigger wheels?
@@bananasstuff3344 no idea what problem you're referring to... it's mostly advantages for us tall to ride on 36" wheels... :-)
My name is also Connor (Two N's), I'm also 6'9", and I also have a size 15 (~49) shoe. I feel like this video was made specially for me. Appreciate the tips Conor!
How did you increase height
Big men
@@satviksatvik1143 😂 find a tall woman to make tall children
@@briantruck2284 noob
Don't make comments on anyone first see yourself and then tell to others. You Fool! 😂
didn't realise you were a real "two metre Peter" cool.
Thanks for giving tall riders some love! At 6'6" I have had a bunch of challenges. I am so glad GCN has Connor on the channel now so I can get his point of view from a tall cyclist's perspective. Great job GCN!
ah thanks so much. I'll keep trying to fly the flag for us taller riders!!!
What size frame do you ride?
@@darronj7918 a 62 endurance bike frame. Specifically a Trek Domane.
@@ChristopherSterwerf Thank you im getting into cycling & have this old Schwinn 64cm bike & want to upgrade.. but geez these are bikes are expensive
@@ChristopherSterwerf oh yea im also 6'6
yes, finally a video for the tallies, 2.03m here with a Canyon in 3XL. 💪🏾
Same here, 2m02 with ULTIMATE 3XL !
Also on a canyon at 203cm. 95cm saddle height, Still on an 2014 AL model. What weight are you guys?
@@jifdave sorry for late reply, 107kg here only muscles ofc 😆
Lol, 1m92 108kg and xxl Trek Slash
I want a 3XL. It’s discontinued tho. And difficult to get used here in Asia! Which model frame? Ultimate? Endurace?
i love how frames for people 1.50m tall and frames for 2m tall use the same wheels
Interesting point actually. But I Emma Pooley has ridden bikes that were designed around 650b wheels. For teams, it is easier because of everyone has the same size basically.
If a 2m tall guy had larger wheels he would have to be on a compact or sub compact for the same roll-out and gear ratios
Imagine how much more expensive wheels would be...
39" wheels
JEMVisser Emma is riding 650c on road bikes and 650B on gravel bikes if I can recall correctly
Tall ppl problems: Hard to find 2nd hand bike, and hard to sell their bike off
Short people problems, cant find 2nd hand bikes in size 48...
I often see the big sizes in the end of year sales of the bigger brands (normal sized bikes usually sell out quicker, to my disdain, as I’m very average in length)
But you can get unpopualr size on deep discount :D
@@maple4567 Check the kids range, even cheaper there ;)
Tall ppl advantage: Our bikes are quite unlikely to be stolen since not many people could even get on them
At 6'5 and 60yrs old, this video was a pleasure to see. Thank you, my friend for supporting us tall cyclists.
DO people not shrink when they are 60yrs old not to see you managed to retain your 6'5 frame I am 25 I am only scrappy 1,87 cm
Update I grew again I am now 188cm in morning and shrink 3.5cm during the day I am on average 6'1 during the day,,,before I was 6;1 in morning and 6"0 during the day I cannot wait when I GET TO THAT 195CM :-) I am 25 year and still growing baby yeah its not impossible folks if your plates are still open..
@@kawazaki23 No shrinkage yet, but I would have liked to stop growing at 6-6'1 just to have smaller foot size around 13. I wear 14-15 size shoes. Not very many cycling shoes in those sizes and I could ride a smaller bike.
@@kawazaki23 wow I'm 6'4 17 years old, I don't think I'll be taller in years
I'm 6'4 15 years old and I don't think i Ld taller
I’m 6’4”, 100kg, 65, and I share your pain. I ended up with a custom titanium Seven Cycles bike with a 34cm head tube and it solved all my back pain problems. I do ultra distance, like 24 hr and 500 mile races, so comfort matters a lot. Because of hip flexibility, I ride with 165mm cranks. Thanks for the great video.
I’m 195cm (6’5”) and luckily manage to squeeze in at the top end of standard range bikes and clothing. I am however about 110kg (sort of like a rugby player) which does annoy me for climbing, but this just makes sprinting more fun!
I feel your pain!
Same here :D
As long you get up there 💪😅 i climbed alphe d'Huez when i was 130kg is started my diet right away 😂
so you are right between overweight and obese.
@@siitan83 BMI doesn't tell the whole story, especially for taller/ more athletic people. Jonah Lomu was 1.95 and 120kg and I've heard he could shift a bit. Don't know how he was on a bike mind :-)
I'm the same height, and 10 kg heavier than Conor - and (like many) have learned some of these lessons the hard way. for wheels, I spent my money on a really high quality alloy set, instead of a "middle of the range" carbon set. Best decision I've made when setting up my bike; all of the flex disappeared.
Oh my! At long last a proper and well-produced tall-person video from a pro, thank you Conner! I'm 6'5" and developed many of the same adjustments/tricks. A few more: I do mostly criteriums and added sprint shifters - but had to remove them because my hands are too big and I kept hitting the sprint shifters while, yes, sprinting, no matter where I moved the shifters on the bar. Bad random shifts with 50m to go = sprint shifters gone. Also, regarding hand discomfort - I've found the Specialized Aerofly II bars with the flat top really comfortable - a wide grip on the tops. Lastly, a proper fit will make sure your knee is correctly over the crank - I slammed my seat too far back for years, but with a good fitter pressed the seat way-forward and raised the saddle - more comfort and thrillingly more power :-) Thanks again!
Thanks Conner,
At last, advice for us normal size people! (mind you, I'm 6'4 and you make me feel like a shortarse)
That head tube is nearly as long as my top tube
6'5" rider here! Love and appreciate the content! Seriously, everything is more difficult for us in the cycling world. The penalty of not only weighing more than everyone because of our size, but to have our bikes weigh more as well because of their size always stings. All the sweeter to put the hurt onto the normal sized people! Cheers!
Im 15, 6foot5 and size 13 feet and love cycling! I hope to do some racing this year or next year!
I’m 195cm tall and also size 48 shoe, I’ve been struggling with knees out riding and heel hitting the frame. I’m thrilled to have some useful advice.
Thanks, glad you found this useful!!
I just switched to those longer axle pedals from Shimano, I think you need to go Ultegra level to have the option.
I wear size 50 and am always hitting the frame with my heels. Need to try the longer axles.
@@conordunne219 with the longer axle pedal, can this be done via an extension kit or purely from the pedal manufacturer?
@@robertgillon6213 depends on how much extension you need. Pedal axle extenders go down to 16mm, titanium. Good for fatbike with boots, but maybe too long for road bike. Sadly long Ultegra is the only option. Dura-Ace has a shorter version that could be combined with extender, giving +13mm.
Thank you for making this video, Conor! As a tall rider without a lot of experience, I was hoping you'd do something like this when you joined GCN. Loved the tips!
So nice too hear from so Manny other tall folks that ride bikes now I dont feel so much like a freek.
I appreciate the time invested in this video, as well as hitting just about every angle of being a taller rider. Well done mate 👌🏽
Thanks very much! Really pleased you enjoyed it!
It's funny how 700c wheels look like jockey wheels when they are on a size 62 frame.
Thanks GCN! This confirms a lot of the things I learned the hard way, and gave me some tips on solving a few still nagging problems. Much appreciated!!
I waited for this videos my whole life! haha thank you gcn
The biggest problem I've had is with the higher end jerseys and shorts. Feels like I'm wearing a crop top and hip huggers that expose my belly.
Pro Tip: DeMarchi, for some strange reason given that it's an italian brand, actually makes their jerseys in Large and XL EXTRA long. And they almost reach my nut sack.
Zinn Cycles specializes in tall, bicycles, extra long cranks and big and tall cycling clothes.A big thank you to Einhander49, for the info on DeMarchi.
6 ft 2 person here. All of a sudden i feel small now. Thx GCN
Almost we are same ..
Iam 6ft 1.6 inch
6ft 3 here. Same thing. Interesting thing is bike shops always put me on 62 cm frames, same same as Conors. This year I decided to go with a 58cm and it verifies what this video insinuates: we ain’t that tall guys. The 58 is a new cycling experience for me. Freedom. What size do you ride?
@@t.c.9838 yep I’m 6’2” and ride a 58. The head tubes get huge otherwise. I end up with a 14cm stem. If the stem is shorter I get back problems due to the compressing of my spine.
Seriously, one of the best videos I have recently watched on youtube, so USEFUL!! thanks
Great video topic! Nicely done Conor - love the look of those tyres too
Thanks for the advice from a fellow tall rider 👌🏻👍🏻
I have double wraped my handlebar , 1st leyer with used innertube. Thats free and more flex
Thank you, that was really informative. Solid delivery, ride on! 😎👍🏼
Thanks for the great tips! 203cm and 113kg riding an XL Giant Contend SL2 Disc. Used to break spokes/wheels all the time on my old hybrid. More spokes fixed that issue. I'm going to try your pedal axle tip for sure. Cheers!!
Thanks for the video, great insights. I’m 199cm, 93kg, and currently riding a Kinesis 63cm Titanium Gran Fondo v3 with Ultegra R8000 Di2 @ 175cm cranks and 28mm tires. Also using an Aluminium Kinesis 63cm ATR for commuting. Can definitely vouch for the wider Shimano Pedals (4mm extra length made a huge difference). Yet to double wrap my bars, but will give it a shot. Just changed to a compact from a sub-compact. Now living in Brisbane/Australia, so finding the hills a little easier! Cheers! Re clothing - finding Rapha’s Classic & Brevet lines gives better length in the torso, always feel like my mid-riff is showing!
Hello please I am 6”2 also and with size 15… an African living in Poland 🇵🇱
Can you help me with a bike too 😢as I need it for health reasons ( my legs seems weak if I don’t ride a bike for long, I had a bike earlier but it is damaged and now I don’t have any again)
So please if you can help 😢
I might acquire a new bike this yr. From mtb to rodie. This is quite helpful
This is a fantastic set of recommendations. Thanks so much!
The single best cycling related video TH-cam has seen.
203cm here, racing mountain bikes competitively, all those tips were bang on!
For riders looking for bigger size bikes here in Europe - Canyon, Cube , Focus are few I would recommend. Got my Cube 23' cross country hardtail, fits like a glove.
I am just a puny 192cm, but the information you shared was invaluable - and yes - we are heavier!
Thanks, as a larger rider, 2m and 115kg, it was great to view a video that “talked to me”. I am riding a 64cm Storck Aernario that my LBS assembled for me with a compact gear set. My right heel keeps striking my chain stay and I had been considering upgrading to the +4 Shimano pedals.
Definitely consider the pedals, the +4mm was a game changer for me!
@@conordunne219 Pedals are ordered!!
This was great, cheers!
another great video Conor, lots of practical tips for us taller riders
thank you
"Tips for taller riders"
Me, being 1.90: "Sweet!"
Presenter: "I'm 2.04.."
Me: "Nevermind then.."
Presenter: "I'm 90kg"
Me: "Woohoo, back in the club!"
@Fellow accelerationist ich bin 1,87m klein :-) ich kommen aus Somalian
Same feeling except being 192 and 98kg.
I'm 200cm and before I always rode a too small frame. But that gave me good flexibility! So now that I have a nice 61 size frame it's so comfortable!
Thank you man! You have no idea how helpful this is!
Conor is a great addition to the presenter line up. He has a certain humbleness about him that gives his videos real integrity. Please keep him!
I'm 5’3” - I'm not sure how I ended up here 😂
Clearly you like us tall men. LOLOL
Have same height as you just 5’3.5”. And i also ended up here😆
Ypuh 😂😂😂
Maybe you should consider a body stretcher. That would put a few extra inches on you. I still don't know how you landed here either. You need the video for short riders.
Your kind is not welcome here
6'1" here, just moved to Shimano pedals with the +4mm axle. Very happy with that and my 48 shoes! I actually moved to 165 cranks due to hip flexion and arthritis issues.
We sound similar. I'm 6'3 and wear a 49 in Bont shoes. +4mm axle with pedal washers, same crank length also...
YesYesYes!!!
Great video Conor!
Thanks Conor and GCN! I’m 2m 100kg and have been scouring the internet for videos/advice to help replace an old steel frame I wrecked.
Ended up purchasing a 64 Emonda SL 6 Disc literally the day before this video was published 🤦🏼♂️ At least I got to watch tons of great GCN footage in the meantime, and this breakdown reinforces my purchase decision 👍🏻
Will let you know my thoughts when I get out on the road, and will pick up a GCN 750ml water bottle (in black when it’s available) to say thanks. Keep up the good work and stay safe!
2-metre tall rider here! I've always preferred riding frames with longer chainstays as our saddles end up so far rearwards that we essentially have 100% of our body weight on the rear axle while we're climbing (430mm feels best to me). Modern gravel/endurance bikes actually have awesome geometry for the road if you're tall. I've experimented with 190mm and 200mm crank arms but didn't find any longterm benefits to them - these days all my bikes are 175mm. Definitely a double bar tape wrap for the larger hands. And, of course, it ain't a tall guys bike without the rather phallic-looking stem... 🍆
Agree on the longer chainstay, but different experience with XL cranks. I'm also 2m tall, with a 99.5cm inseam. I went with a custom steel bike and 200mm cranks. It took me a few hundred miles to get used to the long arc, but now I won't go back. For my fellow rowers out there, it was like going from half-slide to full-slide. Compared to my old 175mm, my max cadence a little lower, but my average is within 2rpm. I don't have any trouble with hip angle, and my knees feel better than ever. Now when I spin 175s, it hurts and not in a good way.
@@stiffjalopy4189 I must admit, I did really like the feel of longer crank arms but I just didn't notice any differences in my power output, fatigue, recovery etc. I'm glad to hear you've reduced knee pain with the longer cranks though, who knows, maybe I'll be back on long cranks if I ever have trouble with my own knees.
Thanks heaps! I am 208cm, this helps heaps!!!
This is a great video. I learned a lot. I'm almost 6'7" and about 230 and this helped me with several points of concern. Very good presentation and delivery of the information. thanks.
I've been waiting years for this video! Thanks GCN and Conor for making it for all us tall riders. At 6'9" and size 14 shoe just getting into riding over the last few years, it's been hard to find tall people tips. Keep these videos coming. Maybe more on what manufacturers and vendors do custom orders and what that equates to in price. Tips for the amateur riders who can't afford customs everything and work arounds would be helpful too. Thanks again!
Thanks for watching, Ben! Glad you enjoyed the video. Nice ideas for future videos!
I've learnt the hard way, to spend extra on cranks. Several times I have snapped a crank arm while accelerating in traffic. Super scary experience. I'm 2m tall, 110kg.
Great video, and nice to see so many other tall riders in the comments! I am 198 cm (82 kg) and have always had a philosophy contrary to that of Conner regarding saddle to bar drop. Since my frontal area is so big compared to others, I am always in the wind, even riding behind someone. Therefore I try to get as low as physically possible, so I slam my stem. Seeing I never made it pro like Conner, I am probably wrong..... 😉. Other thing that has been really comfortable for me, instead of double bar tape, is using a flat topped aero bar (Canyon aerocockpit). Gives much more to hold on to when on the tops!
Those handle bars seem so skinny, I use thew FSA 120m with the flat top portion, and it does seem so much more comfortable.
I always seemed most comfortable with a less reach and more drop on my bikes. I never did it for aerodynamics though. It was more for comfort. Seems like I would get sore hands and shoulders when I had too much reach. My current gravel bike setup seems a little more reasonable than most of my past road bikes but still has around 3" of drop. I have short MTB friends who don't understand how tall the front of my MTB would need to be for me to get something that would let me ride "upright" like them.
Yeah, but it varies a lot from person to person. Ideally you would like to be low to be aero, but for someone like me, who's 194cm tall, but very long in the legs, I've still got more drop with a big stack of spacers and my stem flipped upward to 35 degrees, than your average rider does with their stem slammed.
Very good I enjoyed that well done. 👍
Thank you Conor and GCN for this video. I have spent hours searching for tips like these and have never heard of at least 3 of them (longer spindles - of course!). This is really really helpful as I'm trying to find the right bike for the right money and it isn't easy at 198 6'6''. And thanks to all those of you who have added other good tips here in the comments - really really helpful and reassuring that i'm not the only one with these issues. Cheers all.
Hey John, Really happy you found this video useful - thanks for the kind words! Enjoy the riding. Conor
I`m 6`4" and have hands like shovels. I`ve also thought of doubling up on the bar tape....great idea.
I'm the same ... I've doubled up on the bar tape...👍 Alot better
Looks like i'm going to have to try it.
lmao
Think about your bar shape, too. I'm surprised Conor likes compact--they feel tiny to me. I went with ENVE standard instead of compact and find them way more comfy.
Double up your tape and you will never go back. One tip is, on the first layer start and end the tape a little short of the ends. That way on the second layer the ends have a nice taper and cleaner look.
As a tall rider, I sincerely appreciate the video! Great information and advice. Thanks!
This video is great! It explains so many of the issues I’ve faced so I’ll have give some of these tips a try. Thanks Connor!
Glad it was helpful!
Such a shame Emma left GCN before Conor joined. It would have been great to se them together side by side - it would surely look llike one of them was photoshopped onto the image their sizes being at opposite ends of the spectrum!
I miss Emma.
@@bteiv676 I do too. The new recruits are good, especially Manon, but there's still only one Emma...
@@bteiv676 Me too
Emma, definitely the reason for the saying "GCN, where the men are men and the women are champions". I believe Manon has some British and European championships to her name as well.
@@mrvwbug4423 As an English speaking American I sometimes found it hard to understand her reporting due to her UK English and her low voice it was sometimes. Still mis her though. .
So good! Thanks Conor! Great job. One thing I would add as a taller rider would be to get a custom fit done and really know your numbers. For example, do you get your height in your femurs or are you long in the upper body? I am 197cm tall, use a 62cm frame set, but only 110mm stem, due to my height coming mostly via femur length. Also, my saddle height is 88cm even though I'm a couple inches shorter than you. As a taller rider, it's important to know how you achieve your height. Top or bottom?!
Hi, I am as well 197 cm, with 96 inseam, my fitter put my saddle height on 90 cm, which is strange for me. What is your inseam? I have small feet, 46 european, so I am not sure if fitter is wrong.
I’m part of a team that designs custom frames. For taller riders a custom frame can be very beneficial. I ride a custom frame and for me it had to look beautiful as well as fit perfectly. I use a -6 degree stem and 35mm headset spacers to avoid the need for an even more gigantic head tube.
im 6’5 and new to cycling and this was THE video i needed! thank you GCN for being a quality channel with videos that can apply to any cyclist 👍🏼
Thanks! Glad we could help Andrew!
I was called "The barn wall" on my first group training. 😆 Would love a group ride with my tall friends here in the coment section to finaly get some proper protection from the wind.
You are the protection from the wind lol
My bike was christened "the 5 bar gate"...
I have double tape on my handlebars, and they look much fatter than yours, and its been the best tweek Ive ever done. Looks beautiful, its comfy and I can grip like its a baseball bat.
I also have a 34 compact in front. Its great.
Been a while since Emma has put hers for shorter ones!!! Thank you!
Yes GCN, this is exactly what i wanted to see from you. Hope you will do pro bikes of taller riders’ too once everything is back to normal.
Thank you, being 1.96, this is a great advice coming from a tall pro.
Thanks Marco!
@@conordunne219 I am 1,87 cm Tall and I weigh 95 kg what type of bike should get to not let the tires explode due to me being 95 kg
@@kawazaki23 yeah its a fake as you can see you stupid shit
Looks like ill need to get some extended pedal spindles to increase my stance.
My feet are way to close to the frame and crank.
Tiberius Moon I never knew this was a thing. I’ll also be trying this.
Thanks for this! At 2m I do sometimes feel like nothing ever fits! some great help here, definitely going to get some longer axles.
Great video. Thanks for the tips.
awesome! im 198cm and have learnt most of this the hard way like you.... custom clothing is an interesting idea. who does it?
Try searcing for some national producers that make clothing for teams. I've heard of occasions they had put together His and Hers cycling kit as funny wedding gifts, smaller batches for groups of friends and smaller local cycling groups...
I am 203cm and I can get custom clothing through my club, they use bio racer but I’m not sure if they do custom for ‘normal’ people, they also have a extra long leg option for their bibs
I’ve ordered custom kit through Jakroo and am very happy with their service and quality. It’s not inexpensive but any quality kit is going to cost you.
I just got tall size bibs from The Black Bibs!
Rose versand have many longer rider bibs and jerseys. I had all mine from there. 200cm
I am lucky to be nearly 10cm shorter :)
Finally a decent sized man! Thanks for shining a light on tall guy problems. The struggle is real! 😅
Thank you for the tips
I'm 1.67m, why am I watching this!? Great presenting though, you've really fit straight in
😂
Same but I’m 170cm
Same here. What is your frame size? Mine is 47 with 165mm crank.
I'm also 167 cm.And I envy my friend who's 186 cm.
@@matthewho1053 Sorry for barging in,but I ride a 54/55 cm frame(effective top tube length),and as you can see I've slammed it,stem sitting just above my 16cm top tube.Cranks are 170mm.
14:00 in, Conor standing next to his ridiculously big bike makes it look like a toy!
Great video. Interesting perspectives
I am not alone!!!!!!!! Thank you for making me feel normal and all the tips.
You make the 700c wheels look like it's from a bmx bike.
How's the weather up there? Jeez...
Got any tips for catching a tow from the shorter majority?
There's no tips out there other than stay close and pay particular attention to the wind direction, and get very low (get your head down!)
Nice video and many thanks for all these useful infos!
I‘m 203cm and I drive a Canyon Inflite CF in 2XL.
Thanks Conor, it’s great to get advice as a taller rider. After years of my friends laughing at my ‘penny farthing’ large frame bike with a long head tube, I have some vindication!
he said “us tall riders” almost as many times as Ollie mentions the hour record...
but connor is humble cus he talks about being tall as an issue, but ollie is bragging constantly
Lol true
@@jekjek2174 I wonder if he ever raced though
You know it’s a big bike when the head tube is nearly as long as the forks 😂
Thank you thank you thank you! I struggle to find anything regarding people our size on bikes. Please make more videos for us super tall people.
I too am 6’8” and appreciate Connor’s tips. I will be trying the extended pedals.
11:08 that chain looks too short
Dat rear derailleur though...
I’ve really liked this video!
Thanks for sharing this Connor! Didn't realise all these inconvenience of being a tall cyclist. Being a typical smaller Asian frame myself.
6’5 and looking for bib short recommendations that will allow me to have kids after
I'm 6'6" and wear XL bibs from just about any manufacturer. Total comfort... Rapha, assos, Castelli, Nalini, Q36.5, Monton etc.
You are not supposed to keep your bib shorts on if you want to have kids...
HELLO HAMBINI FANS! Well at least I'm not banned here (I hope). Do you find that your muscles have developed a tendency to short stride when you walk because the crank lengths only really go up a fraction compared to the length of your leg. ie the crank length goes to ~190mm but your leg length is a lot longer in proportion.
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Excellent video
Thanks so much for this video. I am 6’5 and 185 lbs and this gives me some great things to think update when I upgrade my bike.
Glad you found the video useful, Dustin!
Anyone else small watching this?
Yes. This is great stuff for a 6'6" guy!
Christopher Sterwerf I’m sorry you’re so small. 😂
180 cm here... so, just below average.
I'm 160cm do i win!
Should have brought emma back to make this video
You have no idea how much I needed this video. Absolutely brilliant! being 191 cm myself and using size 47 shoes I recognize all these problems!
Glad it was helpful!
Loving the Tanned Walled tyres, set your bike off a treat 👌