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[Closed] When 29" wheels look silly..

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you know you have a big bike:

http://snapwidget.com/v/897808505015344065

They look like 26"!


 
Posted : 20/01/2015 2:10 pm
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Some-on needs a 36er!


 
Posted : 20/01/2015 2:11 pm
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Wonder how tall Neil is?!

I have a mate who is 7' tall, his bike (whilst big obviously!) doesn't look as stupid as that! ๐Ÿ™‚

EDIT - Found it, he's 7'7" !!!!

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Posted : 20/01/2015 2:13 pm
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What make of frame is that?


 
Posted : 20/01/2015 2:33 pm
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Custom - http://www.cofa-eng.co.uk/


 
Posted : 20/01/2015 2:35 pm
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OK, so its a custom bike for a big guy, but why the hell does it look like that?


 
Posted : 20/01/2015 2:47 pm
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I thought 29er wheels always look silly.

Bada-boom-tish!

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Posted : 20/01/2015 2:51 pm
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Aesthetics aside .... I would have gone with larger rotors especially as the calipers look cable drawn!


 
Posted : 20/01/2015 2:54 pm
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I don't think there are any components that are going to look right on a frame that big.

I think a 29+ would have been better suited, slightly. Longer cranks too.

Anyone see the Tv program about the lad in the USA who is huge too and was given a bike as big as Yeti could supply?


 
Posted : 20/01/2015 3:00 pm
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Posted : 20/01/2015 4:02 pm
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I want a 36er

[url= http://dirtysixer.com/ ]http://dirtysixer.com/[/url]


 
Posted : 20/01/2015 4:23 pm
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I would have gone with larger rotors especially as the calipers look cable drawn!
those are 200mm!
(maybe ๐Ÿ™‚ )


 
Posted : 20/01/2015 4:32 pm
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Thank god he's got his wheel reflectors on, would never see him coming otherwise.


 
Posted : 20/01/2015 5:13 pm
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An inspiring bike.I hope he enjoys it


 
Posted : 20/01/2015 7:17 pm
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He has right of way on any trail ...Tuesday guy !

Hope you're mate enjoys it


 
Posted : 20/01/2015 8:25 pm