Tall Feller's Union Request

[Cyclofiend]

Hey there -

As I've mentioned in passing, I'm working as bicycle mentor this
summer with the local cycling advocacy group - (Marin County bicycle
Coalition - http://marinbike.org) One of the winners in the "Bike
Locally Challenge" had been away from bikes for ~15 years or so, and
his interest has been reinvigorated to the point where he wants to get
a better road bicycle. He's also interested in possibly a suspended
mtb setup. The salient point is that he's also 6'7".

I'm sure you can guess that my first recommendation was a trip to
Walnut Creek to see what wonder can be found in reliable frames with
good clearances, but I'd also like to put him in touch with taller/
larger individuals who have been down this road. Even with my good
intentions, my experiences as a 6'/185 lb. rider are going to be of
limited use. Things begin to change a bit when you edge past a couple
meters...

So, if you wouldn't mind emailing me - use my cyclofiend at gmail dot
com address - if you wouldn't mind acting as a Tall Feller's Brain
Trust for this enthusiastic rider. I'll give it over the weekend or
so to compile the names and then pass along your contact info directly
to him. If you want to give a one-two sentence intro and bike list,
that would help too.

Obviously, I think he can be fitted well to a larger Hilsen, Hillborne
or other versatile bicycle in the Rivendell lineup. He's bought a
cheap, older, rigid mtb which sounds like it's too small for him
(haven't seen it or him ride yet), and the "Challenge" bike has been
fitted to him pretty well, but ... isn't a Riv... ;^)

I appreciate any offers of help and thank you all in advance!

- Jim / cyclofiend at gmail / cyclofiend.com / @cyclofiend / other
places as well...

[davidfrench]

Have you tried to contact Ventana?

[Joe Bartoe]

Jim,
 
Keep your eye out for a Redwood (Rivs old big guy bikes). Also, look into Zinn bikes. Made for people just like this guy and can sometimes be found online for a good price.
 
Joe

Joe Bartoe
Synaptic Cycles Bicycle Rentals, Inc.
email: j...@synapticcycles.com
website: www.synapticcycles.com
Twitter: @synapticcycles
phone: 949-374-6079
 

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Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2012 11:32:07 -0700
From: nydavi...@gmail.com
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Subject: [RBW] Re: Tall Feller's Union Request

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[Cyclofiend]

Thanks guys (and all of you who have replied off-list.)!

I got a chance to ride with him and see the cockpit of his mtb.
Whew. Anything would be better. We're heading to Walnut Creek today,
so I imagine he'll have some specific questions soon!

- J