Wondered if anyone can help,
I am quite tall (6ft2) but have short legs. I am on the lookout for a new full susser, ideally in the 120mm region with a long TT (Over 600mm/about 24inch) and low standover (About 750mm/30 inches ideally).
Would also be great if said bike had a Head Angle that is not too steep-say around 68deree.
Best bet at the moment looks like a Yeti ASR 5 as all the numbers seem to fit but I am on the lookout for alternatives.
I know it may be a big ask (Moon on a stick....) but maybe you can offer an alternative...
IIRC the Spesh Camber might fit that bill.
Edit;
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCProduct.jsp?spid=52766&scid=1000&scname=Mountain
Hemlock. 120mm travel, 68.5deg HA based on 130mm fork (67deg HA with 150mm fork) and a 24" TT in the large. Not sure of exact standover but as stated on the Cotic website....
[i]Ultra Compact Geometry means that the frames are small and long, and this counts even more so for the Hemlock. The small and medium frames have more standover clearance than a small Cotic Soul, so you'll have plenty of room to move![/i]
Thanks Captain, hadn't considered the Camber despite thinking this years Stumpys look good..
Nuke-previously had a Soul so Hemlock is possible..
Any others?
Trek Fuel ex range. Either 18.5, 24" top rube or 19.5 24.7" toptube. Both about 30" standover
http://www.trekbikes.com/uk/en/bikes/mountain_full_suspension/fuel_ex/fuelex9/
But head angle is 69. Which on mine feels fine but I'm hardly an expert
The thing that Trek do which will help you is make the frame an inch lower than advetised, but give you a long top tube and seat post. 18.5 means 17.5" inch seat tube.
When I was struggling with all this I
got fed up with specialized as the effective top tube depends so much on the amount of seat post showing. As you raise the saddle you do back way more than on a hard tail. I couldn't keep the front wheel down even with the saddle all the way forward on its rails. Your mileage my differ......
happy shopping
Cheers for the suggestion amphill,
Still on the lookout for something slightly slacker if poss though.
Nicolai Helius CC? You can get them custom geometry so could specify a smaller seat tube but longer top tube.
Mythic Spitfire in Large? 720mm standover and 24" top tube. I have heard rumours that they've had QA issues with the pivot bushings though, and are supposed to be switching to bearings but that's just internet hearsay...
http://www.freeborn.co.uk/mythic-spitfire-frame-1
Rocky Mountain Element MSL. I [s]need[/s] want one of those in the shed this year.... Pricey, but nice
http://www.bikes.com/main+en+01_102+ELEMENT_70_MSL.html?BIKE=893&CATID=1&SCATID=1&Y=2011
Looks nice for sure but probably a bit steep/racy for me I think