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Title: Good frame for tall riders?
Post by: wrennas on May 07, 2008, 03:22 PM: As the sun is shining I want to build a quick, cheap, NS ride for messing about on...

Just looking at the clearance frames whats a good cheapish frame (sub £120) for somebody around 6ft 2"

I few I found straight off (on the first web site I tried) but open to any advice.....

Proper Proclaimer Frame (2005) 21.2 TT
http://www.winstanleysbmx.com/product/6728/Proper_Proclaimer_Frame_2005 (http://www.winstanleysbmx.com/product/6728/Proper_Proclaimer_Frame_2005)

United Squad Frame (Summer 2007) 21.25 TT

http://www.winstanleysbmx.com/product/13128/United_Squad_Frame_Summer_2007 (http://www.winstanleysbmx.com/product/13128/United_Squad_Frame_Summer_2007)

Fly Pantera 2 Frame (2007) 21.4 TT

http://www.winstanleysbmx.com/product/10942/Fly_Pantera_2_Frame_2007 (http://www.winstanleysbmx.com/product/10942/Fly_Pantera_2_Frame_2007)

Stuart
Title: Re: Good frame for tall riders?
Post by: pickle on May 07, 2008, 03:26 PM: Job done mate

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=61592.0
Title: Re: Good frame for tall riders?
Post by: Trev on May 07, 2008, 03:27 PM: I don't know too much about the United frame, but the Proper Proclaimer is a superb frame, although that one is an older version. Still an good frame. The Fly Pantera 2 is also a good choice.

I'd personally go for the Proclaimer. But then again I would say that. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Good frame for tall riders?
Post by: Trev on May 07, 2008, 03:28 PM: Yeah, that Colony is absolutely superb value at that price.
Title: Re: Good frame for tall riders?
Post by: HEYWOOD BMX on May 07, 2008, 03:28 PM: :) All sound good frames,just the name Winstanleys make me heave...
Title: Re: Good frame for tall riders?
Post by: pickle on May 07, 2008, 03:30 PM: The proclaimer is quality......but then i would say that as i have one!

but if it was my money i'd snap up the Colony.....plus Stevie B is a sound dude! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Good frame for tall riders?
Post by: darkersomeday on May 07, 2008, 03:33 PM: all those will do the job :daumenhoch:

theres the macneil deucedeuce too but thats a "22tt, i personally felt it was too long,
i'm sure T1 make there hickerson moody frame in "21.25,
the new fit inman/foster frame might be worth checking out too,

i'm '6"3 and riding a "21.5tt s&m xl-laf ;)
the frames 75 degree headtube angle keeps the frame from feeling overly long,
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g171/jarvicseven/IMG_6981.jpg)

this is definitely worth a gander :daumenhoch:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TERRIBLE-ONE-SFA-Garrett-frame-bmx-bike-t1-21-25-raw_W0QQitemZ180239226041QQihZ008QQcategoryZ98082QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD2VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em122
Title: Re: Good frame for tall riders?
Post by: wrennas on May 08, 2008, 09:40 AM: Thanks everybody, I did see the Colony before I added my post to be honest I just think I need something either 21â€ or aboveâ€¦.

I really fancy a Proper Proclaimer in raw clear coat but having a bit a trouble tracking one down (and I think they only make it in 20.8â€ but thatâ€™s close enough when it looks this cool)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/bb209/wrennas/proper.jpg)
Title: Re: Good frame for tall riders?
Post by: Trev on May 08, 2008, 09:57 AM: Quote from: Mr Grapefruitdrink on May 08, 2008, 09:40 AM
Thanks everybody, I did see the Colony before I added my post to be honest I just think I need something either 21â€ or aboveâ€¦.

I really fancy a Proper Proclaimer in raw clear coat but having a bit a trouble tracking one down (and I think they only make it in 20.8â€ but thatâ€™s close enough when it looks this cool)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/bb209/wrennas/proper.jpg)

I have one of those sitting here in 20.8". PM me if you're interested.
They've now stopped making them, so if any of the shops don't have them now, they never will.
Title: Re: Good frame for tall riders?
Post by: darkersomeday on May 08, 2008, 10:46 AM: Quote from: darkersomeday on May 07, 2008, 03:33 PM

this is definitely worth a gander :daumenhoch:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TERRIBLE-ONE-SFA-Garrett-frame-bmx-bike-t1-21-25-raw_W0QQitemZ180239226041QQihZ008QQcategoryZ98082QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD2VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em122
Title: Re: Good frame for tall riders?
Post by: seanrx on May 08, 2008, 03:36 PM: Mr Grapefruit. Dont get the 2005 Proclaimer. Seatangle is 68, 69 degrees (not 71) so a 21.2" feels like a 20.8". and headangle is 73.5, nice and slack so not so wobbly. But still short up top.
Title: Re: Good frame for tall riders?
Post by: wrennas on May 08, 2008, 04:25 PM: Cheers seanrx,

I'm just going to have a quick look at the frame mentioned on ebay tonight, failing that I think I going for the Raw 2007 Proclaimer mentioned above.

I just hope it does not feel to short at 20.8 :-[

Stuart
Title: Re: Good frame for tall riders?
Post by: Trev on May 08, 2008, 04:33 PM: I for one still don't get the top tube size thing... I know a lot of people say you can tell the difference, but I can't.

have a look at 0.2" on a ruler. I still can't see how such a small amount can make such a difference. But that's just me.
Obviously it does make a difference, otherwise they wouldn't bother doing it. But I can't tell the difference.
Title: Re: Good frame for tall riders?
Post by: darkersomeday on May 08, 2008, 06:38 PM: Quote from: Mr Grapefruitdrink on May 08, 2008, 04:25 PM

I just hope it does not feel to short at 20.8 :-[
:-\
Title: Re: Good frame for tall riders?
Post by: wrennas on May 12, 2008, 03:04 PM: Iâ€™m sure everybody has been loosing sleep wondering about this ;)

Anyway Iâ€™ve just won a 21â€ 2007 Mutiny Sinister Frame (and BB) in raw for Â£50 on ebay!!

Seems pretty cheap to me? Not sure if itâ€™s the brakeless frame or not as I cannot get on ebay from work?

I just put a bid on expecting to get gazumped but it wonâ€¦..

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/bb209/wrennas/mutiny-sinister-bmx-frame-l.jpg)
Title: Re: Good frame for tall riders?
Post by: darkersomeday on May 12, 2008, 03:09 PM: just had abutchers at it and its got brake lugs :daumenhoch:

looks in good shape too, :)

nice frame,

let us know how it fits?
Title: Re: Good frame for tall riders?
Post by: darkersomeday on May 12, 2008, 03:11 PM: (http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g171/jarvicseven/4bf0_1.jpg)

there you go :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Good frame for tall riders?
Post by: Fashionrider on May 12, 2008, 03:16 PM: hey dude!!

chris doyles kink farside is cool! its got a 21.5tt, light and strong

same with the mutiny burlish!
Title: Re: Good frame for tall riders?
Post by: wrennas on May 12, 2008, 03:35 PM: Cheers for the Pictures darkersomeday :daumenhoch:

Are the forks on your s&m raw or black?
Title: Re: Good frame for tall riders?
Post by: darkersomeday on May 12, 2008, 03:40 PM: Quote from: Mr Grapefruitdrink on May 12, 2008, 03:35 PM
Cheers for the Pictures darkersomeday :daumenhoch:

Are the forks on your s&m raw or black?

black as coal 8)

i tried raw but it was a bit overkill for me :-X

hope the frames good dude :daumenhoch:

joe simon's sig frame is it?

a mate of mine rides for them and apparently theyre a great bunch :daumenhoch: