Hybrid Bike for 6'4" male !

[Wack]

Hello Folks,

Rather than repair my very old Raleigh Voyager, I'm now considering a new (or nearly new) bike. In the running so far, are the Voodoo Marasa (20") and the Carrera Crossfire 2 (Large).

Mostly cycle paths, gravel paths, roads, nothing very extreme.

Would appreciate your opinions please.

Many thanks in advance.

Wack

 

[vickster]

What do Halfords say on the website about sizing? Normally an XL would be appropriate for someone 6’4

I wouldn’t bother with suspension for those needs. A Carrera Subway another option
What’s your max budget?

 

[Wack]

Hello vickster,

My budget is about £350 / 400, I get 10% off at Halfords, so that'll help a smidge !

Subway looks a slightly better option than the Crossfire, they do an XL in it !

Wack

 

[Bonefish Blues]

In your position I'd be tempted to look at second hand XL frames. There's a small market for frames of that size, so they haven't, based on a cursory glance only, been as affected by the recent s/h price bubble. Plenty of choice from Whyte, Trek, Pinnacle et al. As said, don't fuss about suspension, look for something that you can fit at least a 35C profile tyre too (plus mudguard clearance would help, too).

 

[vickster]

Hello vickster,

My budget is about £350 / 400, I get 10% off at Halfords, so that'll help a smidge !

Subway looks a slightly better option than the Crossfire, they do an XL in it !

Wack

Sorted then if you can find one close. See if a local branch can order in as home delivery not available

https://www.halfords.com/bikes/hybr...ke-2020---black---s-m-l-xl-frames-346198.html

 

[vickster]

In your position I'd be tempted to look at second hand XL frames. There's a small market for frames of that size, so they haven't, based on a cursory glance only, been as affected by the recent s/h price bubble. Plenty of choice from Whyte, Trek, Pinnacle et al. As said, don't fuss about suspension, look for something that you can fit at least a 35C profile tyre too (plus mudguard clearance would help, too).

Don’t think a Whyte R7 will take 35+ tyre with mudguards

Nothing obvious in XL anywhere close to Newark on eBay currently. Used bikes are in as short supply as new!

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Don’t think a Whyte R7 will take 35+ tyre with mudguards

Nothing obvious in XL anywhere close to Newark on eBay currently. Used bikes are in as short supply as new!

R7s didn't use to have clearance - my 2016(?) was the last of those, IIRC, so the one you used to own was similar, I guess.

Newer ones have tweaked clearances to be larger. They now ship with at least 37Cs.

 

[si_c]

Is go for the Subway at that price point, solid frame with a good reputation amongst folk here. The brakes are adequate but not amazing though they can be upgraded to Shimano hydraulics for around £50.

It's also at the lower end of your budget leaving money for things like mudguards and lights.

 

[Wack]

Thanks all,

It's looking like the Subway 2 isn't available anywhere

BFN

Wack

 

[vickster]

Thanks all,

It's looking like the Subway 2 isn't available anywhere

BFN

Wack

They've got one in Epsom, Surrey, website says will be available to collect on Saturday...probably too far to collect though

 

[Sawbonz]

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