A forum where tall people can post photos of themselves riding!

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A forum where tall people can post photos of themselves riding!
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flag B-DIZZLE
Posted: Apr 17, 2009 at 4:36 Quote
Yeah Calum it's just you ... Kiddin good forum ! Big Grin
flag oxman345
Posted: Apr 17, 2009 at 10:45 Quote
dirtjumpdan wrote:
CaLuM-McKiNlAy wrote:
does anyone else have trouble getting really flat tables because of the long legs problem or is it just me?

Im like 6'1" ish i think, maybe more, and i sometimes have trouble getting them really flat, but ive never blamed my legs Razz lol

At first i thought it was straight out impossible, but two days ago i got em flat, it felt freakin awesome, its all in the feet man, try to make your heel hit your ass, i'll try to get some new pics... oh and dont be discouraged, it took me a full month of hard work on em, after two years of only getting slightly tabled whips, it just feels strange at first.
flag dillonchamberlain
Posted: Apr 17, 2009 at 10:59 Quote
I'm right at 6'2, can i join?
flag joaovidal12
Posted: Apr 17, 2009 at 11:09 Quote
I'm 194 cm ( i think it is 6 feet and 4.38 inches)

Some pics:

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flag Matt428
Posted: Apr 17, 2009 at 11:16 Quote
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Me on my cruiser (6ft3)
flag S1L3R
Posted: Apr 17, 2009 at 12:36 Quote
joaovidal12 wrote:


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24" rim on the back ?
flag CaLuM-McKiNlAy
Posted: Apr 17, 2009 at 13:04 Quote
dillonchamberlain wrote:
I'm right at 6'2, can i join?
Yeah 6'2 is still pretty damn tall. so yeah u can join
flag timlake
Posted: Apr 17, 2009 at 13:12 Quote
6'3" I hate being tall. It's much harder to get a frame that fits you, It's harder to spin, harder to whip, harder to table, and harder to get a good style, as this photo shows!

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flag joaovidal12
Posted: Apr 17, 2009 at 16:26 Quote
S1L3R wrote:
joaovidal12 wrote:


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24" rim on the back ?


Both 26". That picture was taken by a photographer who edited it.
flag bmxzach
Posted: Apr 17, 2009 at 18:58 Quote
here are some pics of my friend
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kitchener aud

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a lucky day to be tall

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old bikes

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giant-like footplant
flag tw3ak
Posted: Apr 17, 2009 at 18:59 Quote
hhahahaha hey look its me i kick ass
flag oxman345
Posted: Apr 19, 2009 at 10:54 Quote
timlake wrote:
6'3" I hate being tall. It's much harder to get a frame that fits you, It's harder to spin, harder to whip, harder to table, and harder to get a good style, as this photo shows!

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While you might technically be correct, I never let my height be an excuse for something I can't do. If you think you can do something, you definitely can. Shorter guys may have an easier time with certain things, but thats why we're tougher than they are Wink
flag timlake
Posted: Apr 19, 2009 at 10:57 Quote
oxman345 wrote:
timlake wrote:
6'3" I hate being tall. It's much harder to get a frame that fits you, It's harder to spin, harder to whip, harder to table, and harder to get a good style, as this photo shows!

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2665971


While you might technically be correct, I never let my height be an excuse for something I can't do. If you think you can do something, you definitely can. Shorter guys may have an easier time with certain things, but thats why we're tougher than they are Wink

Yah, i've been at the Gym more lately, so I've got better at throwing the bike around more, it's getting easier. Another thing, is second hand frames, I can never seem to get frames in my size!
flag oxman345
Posted: Apr 19, 2009 at 11:15 Quote
I've had that problem as well, I've just learned to ride short bikes. I went from a 22.5" toptube, to a 21.75" and now I'm thinking maybe something a touch shorter would still work. Im riding the eastern traildigger 26 frame right now, its relativly short, and feels great, way more flickable even though the weight is comparable to the longer frame. Also, strength is key, the stronger your muscles and connective tissue is, the more durable your body will be which is a concern for taller guys. I.E. longer bones = more leverage against joints (knees, shoulders, ankles).
flag joaovidal12
Posted: Apr 21, 2009 at 12:21 Quote
The people I ride with say over and over again: « If I had your legs I would do that ! ».
Being tall is a great thing in many aspects of riding.
If you know how to do a bunny hop longer legs means more impulse, for exemple.
However shorther people can do them maybe higher than you ...
I think dirt is not the best thing to do when you are tall... Street is ! Big Grin

 


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