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Title: Big frames.
Post by: Pro-tec on March 04, 2007, 09:48 PM

My buddy Jason Harvey is well up for some old school racing. Thing is, he's a bit on the tall side. Can anyone recommend some long frames for him to look out for?

Title: Re: Big frames.
Post by: lazychubs on March 04, 2007, 09:53 PM

torker pro x 19.75 top tube

Title: Re: Big frames.
Post by: CD17 on March 04, 2007, 09:56 PM

Get a New Skool, with an Old Skool look  :daumenhoch:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/b366/claire169/IMG_0184.jpg)

Title: Re: Big frames.
Post by: RATTY on March 04, 2007, 10:32 PM

Robinson pro, redline PL20, skyway Ta xl, or just any normal frame, big bars and a layback!!!!!!! :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Big frames.
Post by: lazychubs on March 04, 2007, 10:36 PM

forgot about the ta xl hehe

Title: Re: Big frames.
Post by: daz bmx it! on March 04, 2007, 10:46 PM

Elf :)

Title: Re: Big frames.
Post by: rockinlumberjack on March 05, 2007, 12:32 AM

I've a Mongoose Rupe frame. The toptube is 19,5 " and with a Hutch stem, it goes very well for me. I'm not a giant, but I'm 1 meter 84 altough and it's fit me well.

Title: Re: Big frames.
Post by: rockinlumberjack on March 05, 2007, 12:45 AM

Or for a  Mid School, the TNT Pro XL were big, beautifull and very durable.

Title: Re: Big frames.
Post by: Dark Diggler on March 05, 2007, 06:24 AM

The new team ripper is long :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Big frames.
Post by: Zippy on March 05, 2007, 09:06 AM

For racing and you want to stay old school legal and still have some of the advantages of mid school then I'd recomend a Haro Pro XL or a Robinson Pro XL.

Like these one's.

(http://)(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y80/hondadominator/DSCF0108.jpg)

(http://)(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y80/hondadominator/DSCF0044.jpg)

Unfortunately both are as rare as fook.  :LolLolLolLol:

Title: Re: Big frames.
Post by: SteveG on March 05, 2007, 09:18 AM

I seem to remember that MCS Magnums came in XL size. Someone I knew who was pretty tall had one and seemed ok. Another rare one though I expect.

Title: Re: Big frames.
Post by: Coastvl on March 05, 2007, 10:12 AM

If you've seen Stu Thomsen you'll understand why he rode a Proline. He's a big boy and the Proline is an excellent choice.

Title: Re: Big frames.
Post by: HUTCHMAN on March 05, 2007, 10:16 AM

SE Assassin or(on the cheeper side)Haro group 1.

Title: Re: Big frames.
Post by: stidds on March 05, 2007, 10:37 AM

Quote from: SteveG on March 05, 2007, 09:18 AM

I seem to remember that MCS Magnums came in XL size. Someone I knew who was pretty tall had one and seemed ok. Another rare one though I expect.

Spot on Steve, I have a Magnum XL frame and forks and the top tube is 19.5".

Title: Re: Big frames.
Post by: kdw712 on March 05, 2007, 11:30 AM

old skool legal racing you could try free agent  

the pro long / limo has a 21" top tube and decent angles

un-loved brand at the mo in the UK
so can be found pretty cheap for a great bike

Title: Re: Big frames.
Post by: motomagII on March 05, 2007, 02:21 PM

haro group 1 rs .nice long frame

Title: Re: Big frames.
Post by: OrgasmDonor on March 05, 2007, 02:37 PM

free agent limo, tnt hwa fong daddy, se assassin, all long all strong n all non cantis(early ones of course)

haro sports are a good comfortable ride too

Title: Re: Big frames.
Post by: gt0733 on March 05, 2007, 09:41 PM

Quote from: Coastvl on March 05, 2007, 10:12 AM

If you've seen Stu Thomsen you'll understand why he rode a Proline. He's a big boy and the Proline is an excellent choice.

................amen  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Big frames.
Post by: hunterdubber on March 05, 2007, 09:47 PM

Can he not just get a cruiser !!!! :daumenhoch: Oh the worlds his oyster ,lurvelee REDLINE ,TORKER , KOS KRUISER  YUMMY  :smitten:

Title: Re: Big frames.
Post by: Pro-tec on April 03, 2007, 10:51 AM

Wow!! Thanks for all the help. Sorry I hadn't replied sooner, to be honest I forgot I started the thread! :uglystupid2: Those at Braintree last Sunday will know The Harv went for a Haro. He's looking for another frame though, so I'll be sure to put all your kind words of wisdom his way.   

Title: Re: Big frames.
Post by: greentoad on April 03, 2007, 04:05 PM

Hi

I still don't know why they are not rated and worth more than they are, but for me an MRD Pro is a great bike (I started a registry a while back and have only found half a dozen though).

They were built big for Tim, have quality welds and are a timeless design. What with the great angles, colourfull stickers, they are also responsive and fast.

What a great machine.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/b192/greentoad/IMG_2648.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/b192/greentoad/IMG_2656.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/b192/greentoad/IMG_2629.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/b192/greentoad/IMG_2625.jpg)

J.

Title: Re: Big frames.
Post by: harris on April 03, 2007, 04:13 PM

if you want light, long and strong get a se schwinn pro stock frame alloy strong as hell .

Title: Re: Big frames.
Post by: Dingobmxer on April 04, 2007, 06:46 AM

Old school legal:- 21" tt

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y79/dingobmxer/hyper001.jpg)

Mid/new school:- 21 & 3/4" TT

 (http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y79/dingobmxer/alquad002.jpg)

 :) DINGO :)

Title: Re: Big frames.
Post by: hunterdubber on April 04, 2007, 05:44 PM

Can you still get penny farthings ?  >:D

Not sure about the geometry though  :-[ 

Probably better for a vert ramp than racing  ;D ( short back end for tailwhips )