6'8" newbie needs a bike

I can't help you but there are a ton of guys around your height on here so there is valuable insight. I have found several bikes over time while I was looking for me that would be in your range. The good thing about being your height is the bikes fit less people so when you are buying them new they seem to be a little cheaper. I am 6'2 and ride a 59 cm bike. You will need to get one above 60 I am sure.

What I would do first is find a bike shop. Get them to fit you. They may not have anything is stock your size but if it is a decent size shop they should. Once you find out your size, then you can start looking online, ebay or bikesdirect.com. There are a ton of options. Welcome to the sport and to BT. And good luck



Edit to say I have never seen or heard anyone from Canada use the word ya'll. Thought that was just us hicks from the south.

Edited by triguynewbie 2008-06-10 3:43 PM

see "triathlon talk"

This is from our WI thread and he's TALL too...over 7ft
http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp...

i have a 63cm 07 trek 1500 with all 105 if you're interested. 

It all depends on your budget and the bike fit. I'm 6'6" 245 and just bought a Trek Equinox 9.5. XL size. I tried several brands before finding this one and man I knew right away it was the bike for me. Best of all it was on sale so I was able to purchase some Zipp 404 Clyde wheels and still come in cheaper than some of the other bikes I tested. Just take your time and try several different bikes before coming to a decision. The Kuota K-factor was the next closest fit for me so you might try that one if you can find it at a lbs as well.

I got fit first and bought a bike second. In other words find a place where you can sit on a fitting bike and get measured. You will then get a copy of your ideal bike and then go out and find it.