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one of these things is not like the others...one of these things does not belong :lol:

but yeah, you're right. if you can find a bike that properly fits, being tall can help a lot.

DLs, it sounds like you might need a bigger (longer) frame. that will pull you more forward, bringing your body down a bit more parallel to the ground. its faster, tends to weight the front wheel better, and puts you in a better position to take up bumps/rail corners.

the pickings are a little slim for us really tall folks (I'm 6'6", 33" inseam, read all torso). I tend to look at the reach/stack numbers for DH bikes, since I've had the best luck comparing with it. new bikes, the longest is the canfield Jedi XL (18" reach), followed by the V10 carbon XL and the Demo 8 L (17.6" reach), then you get into the Intense M9 L and Trek Session 88 XL (17.2" reach), and then it probably goes to the XL turner DHR DW (16.75" reach).

Used bikes, large V10's aren't that bad. Older square-tubed turner DHRs are fairly long, and probably the specialized demos.

 

Yeah I watch the TT length closely. The Faith 3 im on now is good, i just feel a bit cramped. im 6' with a 34" inseam. Half & Half which is frustrating cuz i tend to be more foreward and pedal when i ride. i dont stop pedalining if i can help it oddly enough, i need to break that habbit honestly.

-dLs-

 

oooooooooohhh MMMMAAMA!!!!!!!

 

I finally have a fully operational DH bike. It may not be new but it is new to me.

 

Go Scott!

 

2011 Hydro

 

Just finished building my new DHR, well I need to cut down the brake lines. Look for her cruising around Mammoth this summer

 

dammit Brian, now I have an even smaller chance of being able to keep up with you. :lol: sweet rig, definitely a bit of a step up from the frankenharo :bang:

 

Those DHRs are DAMN sexy. I love how everything is kept so low on the frame.

 

But I liked my frankenharo. And her name was bling bling gold fury

 

good name. the facts still stand though: I couldn't catch you on that. now I'm screwed :lol:

I'll be sure to come find you when I get up there in august when all the snow starts melting. need moar shreddage.

 

Do you think Mammoth Bike Park will be open this summer due to the ridiculous amounts of snow this season?

By the way, sweet DHR!

 

Scheduled opening day is June 24. There is still a lot of time to melt the snow. Pray for rain!

 

My new Demo 8.

Dorado
Full Saint
Sun Ringle hubs on 823's
Purple bars will get replaced by Renthal bars

 

so thats me and my weyless 67 in motion

 

Bike setup:
• Frame Size & Color: Medium, PC Green
• Rear Shock: Fox RC4 w/ 350lb spring
• Fork: Boxxer R2C2
• Brakes: Avid Code, 203f, 185r
• Shifter: Sram X.0
• Cranks: e.Thirteen 165mm
• Chainguide: E13 SRS+
• Rear Derailleur: Sram X.9
• Pedals: Po1nt Podium
• Stem: Chromag Director
• Handlebar: Chromag Fubar OSX
• Seatpost: Thomson Elite
• Saddle: Chromag Moon DT
• Bottom Bracket: e.Thirteen
• Chainring: e.Thirteen GuideRing 36t
• Cassette: Dura-Ace 12-25t
• Headset: Cane Creek Angleset, 0°
• Grips: ODI Troy Lee Designs
• Front Tire: Specialized Hillbilly
• Front Rim: Mavic 823
• Front Hub: Chris King
• Rear Tire: Specialized Hillbilly
• Rear Rim: Mavic 823
• Rear Hub: Chris King

 

Let's have a green dhr race at mammoth!

 

Here's my latest with new black wheels and seat

 

Gorgeous!! I bet she rides as good as she looks too