Author Topic: Big frames. (Read 1531 times)

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?

lazychubs · « **Reply #1 on:** March 04, 2007, 09:53 PM »

torker pro x 19.75 top tube

CD17 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 04, 2007, 09:56 PM »

Get a New Skool, with an Old Skool look

RATTY · « **Reply #3 on:** March 04, 2007, 10:32 PM »

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

lazychubs · « **Reply #4 on:** March 04, 2007, 10:36 PM »

forgot about the ta xl hehe

daz bmx it! · « **Reply #5 on:** March 04, 2007, 10:46 PM »

rockinlumberjack · « **Reply #6 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.

rockinlumberjack · « **Reply #7 on:** March 05, 2007, 12:45 AM »

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

Dark Diggler · « **Reply #8 on:** March 05, 2007, 06:24 AM »

The new team ripper is long

Zippy · « **Reply #9 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.

Unfortunately both are as rare as fook.

SteveG · « **Reply #10 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.

Coastvl · « **Reply #11 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.

HUTCHMAN · « **Reply #12 on:** March 05, 2007, 10:16 AM »

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

stidds · « **Reply #13 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".

kdw712 · « **Reply #14 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

motomagII · « **Reply #15 on:** March 05, 2007, 02:21 PM »

haro group 1 rs .nice long frame

OrgasmDonor · « **Reply #16 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

gt0733 · « **Reply #17 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

hunterdubber · « **Reply #18 on:** March 05, 2007, 09:47 PM »

Can he not just get a cruiser !!!!

Oh the worlds his oyster ,lurvelee REDLINE ,TORKER , KOS KRUISER YUMMY

Pro-tec · « **Reply #19 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!

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.

greentoad · « **Reply #20 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.

J.

harris · « **Reply #21 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 .

Dingobmxer · « **Reply #22 on:** April 04, 2007, 06:46 AM »

Old school legal:- 21" tt

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

DINGO

hunterdubber · « **Reply #23 on:** April 04, 2007, 05:44 PM »

Can you still get penny farthings ?

Not sure about the geometry though

Probably better for a vert ramp than racing

( short back end for tailwhips )

Author Topic: Big frames. (Read 1531 times)

Pro-tec

daz bmx it!

rockinlumberjack

rockinlumberjack

Coastvl

motomagII

gt0733

Pro-tec

greentoad