hybrid for a tall guy

[Jordan97]

Hi everyone, I've joined this forum because I need some help.
I'm looking to get myself a nice hybrid bike but I'm 6"4' and so finding a frame size big enough is proving difficult. I've looked in Halfords, simply because I don't know where else to look, and I like the look of the Boardman Hybrid Sport but they only go up to a 54cm frame and I've been told I'd need a minimum 57cm.
Hopefully someone can give me some insight as to where to go, I don't really want to spend >£400.
Thanks,
Jordan

 

[Cycleops]

How about a Specialized Crossroads base? They go up to XXL ( 634mm) which is very large. http://www.specialized.com/gb/gb/bikes/fitness/crossroads/crossroads#geometry
About £350 I think.

 

[Cycleops]

Just had a look at Evans site and they only have the one size left, the XL! Only £250. Result.
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/crossroads-2014-hybrid-bike-ec053134

 

[Wafer]

Giant Escape 2 looks like it could go big enough
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bikes/model/2014.giant.escape.2/14980/66557/#geometry not sure if you can find one in stock in the right size though.

Or Specialized Sirrus should be about big enough too and Evans have it in stock http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/sirrus-2014-hybrid-bike-ec053143

Both £400

 

[vickster]

The Boardman 54cm isn't the same measurement as most others - they use the seat tube

Geometries here http://www.boardmanbikes.com/hybrid/hybrid_sport.html

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/hybrid-bikes/boardman-hybrid-sport-bike-2014

Not to say it'll be big enough though and as Halfords don't do test rides, it's tough to know for sure

An ex colleague of mine was about that height and he had a Ridgeback, Velocity perhaps?

 

[Soltydog]

I'm 6'5" & used to have a specialized Globe hybrid which was very comfy & a good riding position for me. The crossroads model linked above might be ideal, it also has an adjustable stem which will help to get a good position for bars