Aberfoyle
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I'm 6'4.5" tall with a 35.5" inseam. I would like to buy a Rail 9.8 or 9.9 if it will be an ok fit. At my height I can't expect a perfect fit although my Santa Cruz Tallboy seems pretty good, but time for an e-bike.
Thanks Kernow, that is encouraging. Rob of "Rob Rides" rides a Trek and I'm only 1.5 inches taller so I may take the plunge. CheersMy son in law is tall he rides an Xl Scott ransom , and has struggled on many bikes in the past for enough room . he commented on how the treks felt a lot like his Scott and was a bike he would consider . He even rides my medium without too much trouble.
Thanks for replying GrandesRoues. So, is the XL too small for you? Are you sorry you bought the Trek? I considered the Kenevo but would like a 29er. The reach on my Santa Cruz Tallboy is only 6-10mm longer than the XL Trek so I'm hoping I will be ok on the Trek.i'm 6'2 on an XL and don't find it that big.
I tested an XL Lapierre GLP2, and the reach was 2cm more (but i don't want no mullet).
S5 kenevo could be good also.
Rob is the guy to ask then , I forgot about his trek . Also gotta look at what length stem they are using , and bar rise I guess .Thanks Kernow, that is encouraging. Rob of "Rob Rides" rides a Trek and I'm only 1.5 inches taller so I may take the plunge. Cheers
Thanks for replying GrandesRoues. So, is the XL too small for you? Are you sorry you bought the Trek? I considered the Kenevo but would like a 29er. The reach on my Santa Cruz Tallboy is only 6-10mm longer than the XL Trek so I'm hoping I will be ok on the Trek.
Excellent! Glad to hear from a guy my size. I can't demo the 9.7 as all the shops are out of bikes and the expected delivery of the 9.7 is next February. But after hearing from you and other tall guys I will replace my order. Thanks.Pretty funny - I'm exactly 6'4.5" as well with about a 35-36" inseam too. I just bought an XL Rail 9.7 and I love it. I had been riding an XL Yeti SB150 which fit me like a glove and the XL Rail is almost the exact same dimensions (wheelbase is within 1 cm, same travel now that I have a 170mm Fox 38 on my Rail, 150mm in the back, 29er, etc.)
Are you able to demo one for a couple days? Most good shops will let you put any demo costs toward the purchase if you end up buying. I bet you will.
BTW - the Rail is more of an Enduro bike than a Tallboy or a Levo (which is a good thing for me) - it will be slacker and longer wheelbase.
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