Hey there, I’m looking at doing some long endurance gravel racing in the coming years and as such, I’m looking for recommendations for a new bike setup. I’m tall, 6’ 5" with long legs (36-38" inseam) so it’s not so easy to just pick a gravel bike from one of the major bike companies and dial in th…

I’m in New York state, USA. Budget…around $3-4K

I’m a huge fan of my KHS Grit 110 . Take a look at the 440 they offer an XL frame size too

[image] dlwhitlinger: 64cm or 66cm I’m 6’4", so just a little bit shorter than you, but I’ve never ridden anything close to that size. Are you absolutely sure you need a bike that big?

Just looked up frame size, etc. Ignore my previous comment. Van Dessel seems to only go up to 58cm or 60cm

Yeah, I have a custom fit Seven for road racing and for the most part, I try to match dimensions to that bike for fit. Using stack and reach as two good measurements (although not consistent between manufacturers)…usually the stack and reach on frames less than 60cm aren’t even close to the fit I h…

Yeah I just did the same…the stack and reach are too short on Van Dessel. I’d end up with extremely long seat post, stem and a dozen head tube spacers.

My local shop really likes the the 2019 Specialized Diverge models in your budget range.

Can you post the stack and reach of your Seven, if you have it handy?

Really really enjoying my Niner RLT Steel. The ride is just phenomenal! But with Reynolds steel, you’d expect that, I was just shocked the first time I rode it. I’d come from a steel Salsa Fargo (fitted with Cowchippers and 45c tires) and it was an amazing difference. The RLT has lots of options for…

New XXL gravel bike recommendations?

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dotsonrk January 9, 2019, 3:20pm 11

Go for the Canyon Grail. I haven’t heard anything about the ride quality, but that biplane design… you’ll be the most noticed person on the trail (good bad or otherwise)

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New XXL gravel bike recommendations?

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