Big and Tall Bikes | Science in the City | Exploratorium
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Height confers advantages in many sports—to a point. But what if you’re too tall to even safely fit on a bicycle? Bike builder David Folch shares both the engineering challenges and the joy of creating supersized bikes for supersized riders. To view more episodes of Science in the City, check out the full playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD4A53ACD7EB9B113
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I'm 6'4" with the bottom half of my back fused with titanium. I can't physically ride a regular bike. I need something larger, with handlebars raised about 2 ft. above normal, and with rear suspension. My lower back can't flex and I need to be able to ride in the upright position.
I have two motorcycles but want to try riding a bicycle again for exercise and fun. Do you think I can find anything to fit me? -
I'm a relative midget compare to your target clients just 6'8", I'd love to try one of these.
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At first, the oversized 700c bikes look like foldables in the video. Another advantage of bigger wheels is that it rolls over potholes better. Not feeling potholes means that you can go faster on very rough roads. I prefer the quieter roads. Since I'm average height, I would have a hard time getting on it.
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Great video, fun and informative. I love the footage of the petite woman riding it at the end.
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I rec'd your vidio via Bike Forum...how exiting!
Currently, I'm riding a Raleigh 28 inch wheel Model Tourist with 3 speed Sturmey Archer hub. This very well built bike has been in production for at least 75 years and has seen duty as the English Policemen bicycle and also in the Postal Service in all of Great Britain.
Mine has approximately 50,000 miles on it and remains trouble free.
At 6'4" it seems perfect....but I see a genuine need for something along the lines of your super-sized cycle ....for taller riders. Good Luck to you, Bike Builder David Folch
sincerely, Observer Jules -
Very cool David. Don't be a hamster, spinning your wheels :)
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