Budget bike for a tall guy

[Richyrich100]

I'm about 6ft5 and am looking to buy a new bike. I understand I need a frame around the 62cm mark but have been struggling to find many in my price range (pref £500 and under). I'm wondering if any of you guys could help me out thanks!

 

[upsidedown]

I'm a bit taller than you and ride a 62cm very comfortably.
Trek and Giant do big bikes, Evans are doing a 25 inch Trek 7.3 FX disc for £489:

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/trek/73-fx-disc-2011-hybrid-bike-ec026266?query=trek#sizing

Giant do similar in sizes up to 64cm.
Cube also do some pretty big bikes and Decathlon do a couple of mid-range drop bars in 62 if you have one near.

Paul

 

[smokeysmoo]

I'm the same height and ride a 60cm Cannodale and a 63cm Peugeot. Does it have to be new? You'll get more bike for your money buying a used one.
There are currently 24 results on Ebay for bikes sized 61 - 64cm, see HERE, but there are also 569 listings that don't specify the size in the search terms so you may have to do some digging

 

[ian turner]

What sort of bike ?

 

[4F]

What sort of bike ?

A big one

 

[Richyrich100]

Thanks for the input guys, after visiting evans im considering the http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/secteur-sport-2011-road-bike-ec025005 Specialised, sweet looking bike!

 

[smokeysmoo]

Thanks for the input guys, after visiting evans im considering the http://www.evanscycl...d-bike-ec025005 Specialised, sweet looking bike!

If you like it good luck. I don't personally like sloping top tubes, (but hey, it's not my bike ). A few years ago I had a Trek Madone 5.5 with horizontal geometry. Then when the new Madone came out with sloping geometry I went to try one. My Madone was a 60cm, the shop had a 60cm, I sat on it and it looked ridiculous under me and just felt much too small, I would have needed the largest size they did which IIRC was a 63cm.

Don't get me wrong, it may be perfect for you and you could love it, but I just thought I'd share my own experience

 

[Richyrich100]

Thanks smokeysmoo I shall certainly remember your info if I go and try out that bike

!

 

[ian turner]

Hmm so that's now £600 or under. I was going to suggest the Specialized Allez 16 at £499 until I considered that you hadn't actually specified road bike except in earlier posts.
Think I have the Secteur in a 61cm frame and I'm only 6' 3".

 

[ohnovino]

I'm 6'8" and I'm searching for a road bike at the moment. This morning I've had a sit on a Giant Defy in XL and was very impressed. I think they start at around £560.

 

[upsidedown]

I'm 6'8" and I'm searching for a road bike at the moment. This morning I've had a sit on a Giant Defy in XL and was very impressed. I think they start at around £560.

If you're after comfort rather than speed the biggest new Surly LHTs come in a 64cm instead of 62cm.

 

[postman]

I am 6' 4" tall and i am selling a 64cm Dawes Galaxy 2004 model.£280.Great bike.Photos can be sent if you send me your email.

Great bike for long days out ,touring or commuting.

I want it to go to a cyclist who will recognize a good bike when he sees one.

 

[ohnovino]

If you're after comfort rather than speed the biggest new Surly LHTs come in a 64cm instead of 62cm.

That's already been pencilled in as n+2

I've stepped back from the Giant after falling for a 2012 Trek 1.5. At £750 it's the cheapest roadie they do in a 64cm, it's got pretty good spec for the price (20 speed Tiagra compact) and it's a bit of a looker too!