Good bmx bikes for tall guys?

[brianTX]

I'm 6'4" and thinking of getting a 20" for dirt jumping, any suggestions on who makes a frame with a fairly long TT, on normal bikes with a 21" TT I feel way too big. I've given up on running pegs or anything, because my heels hit the rear pegs, mainly I'm looking for something I can do some street, mainly Dirt jumping on. For any of you familiar with Austin, I'm looking to work up to riding stuff like 9th street.

[bru]

Try looking at something like a S&M holmes. One of the larger non-racing frames out there. I can't think of any street/dirt frames with a toptube longer than 21". A long stem will keep you from bashing your knees too much. If you can't find any 20" that fit maybe think about a 24" cruiser. There are some 24" cruisers out there that would feel more comfortable and are still plenty tough for street. The Haro backtrail 24 is a prefect example.

[hardtail_schmuk]

I'm 6' and ride a holmes. It feels really big to me. 21" TT is probably the biggest you're going to find for a freestlye bike. Yeah so check out the N.G. Holmes, cuz it's big.

[ATXjimATX]

yeah, i'm about 6'2 and have the same problem -- but i am proportioned so my upper body is a little longer in proportion to my legs so even most mtb's feel a little cramped.
21" is the biggest i have found...
check out the FBM Angel of Death or some of the Gack Bikes. I'm working on getting the $$ together to build up a Gack Cannibal 24" for street type stuff.....

shoot, just go to Trend and ask the dudes there... they oughta be able to help you out....
i wanna work up 9th st. too, but sometimes i am afraid i am just to old hehe-- that self preservation instinct kicks in.... dammit

[Ian F]

a custom frame may be what you need... I would suggest getting the biggest frame you can find - 21" seems to be it - and using that as a starting point. Keep in mind any 20" is going to feel small and quick when compared to a mtb your size.

Thick bike out of Pittsburgh Pa will build a frame in any numbers you want - they eve nhave a custom order form for it. Give them a call and see whay they say about sizing for bigger riders.

http://www.thickbikes.com/index2.html

[brianTX]

i called trend and talked to some of the guys there, it seems 21" may be the biggest i can find. i was mistaken, the bike i had ridden had a 20.5" TT so maybe with the 21" it'll be better. thanks for the info...........

[gravity plus]

i ride a 21" TT mosh bagley 4 star and it feels kinda big so.....
im 5'10