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[Closed] Is a 6’5” rider on an 18” Stanton Slackline – too small?

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I’d love a Stanton Slackline but at 6’ 5” am I just too tall?

I do like to ride a small bike relative to my size but I cant find a built up one to swing my leg over!


 
Posted : 15/07/2013 11:15 am
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im guessing so, im 6'2 and would go for a 19'


 
Posted : 15/07/2013 12:33 pm
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are you hora's rangier brother?


 
Posted : 15/07/2013 12:36 pm
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Im 6'0 with a 34 inside leg and my 18" Slackline is spot on for me with a 50mm stem and a LOT of seat post showing


 
Posted : 15/07/2013 12:44 pm
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I'm 6'2" and hope to be buying an 18" imminently. I'm planning to use it mostly as a play bike for short blasts. If I find it big enough for peddling longer with the seat up then I will consider that a nice bonus!

I'm sure I read somewhere that a mate of Mr Stanton's is 6' 3" and finds his 18" perfect. I also read recently about some tall bloke recommending small or medium BFe's as play bikes which gave me confidence that an 18" Slackline should be OK.


 
Posted : 15/07/2013 12:47 pm
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If I was your height I'd be looking at something like this instead:

http://www.2soulscycles.com/index.php/products/quarterhorse-qqhq-98


 
Posted : 15/07/2013 1:07 pm
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I'm the same height and got on great with an 18" xc frame. It wasn't overly efficient when climbing but when the seat was down (most of the time) it was a blast. I kept it for 5 years and eventually moved up to a 20" frame which is more comfortable when climbing as it 'fits' me, but the lack of standover gets in the way a bit for playing. If i was getting a playbike like the slackline, i'd go for 18".


 
Posted : 15/07/2013 1:32 pm
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I ride a 17" ns surge with a 450mm post and can ride it xc. I'm 6'3 and have a 36 inch inside leg.

It is doable, but will need a long post.


 
Posted : 15/07/2013 5:50 pm

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