Aug 29, 2022 · This, long is great, as long as you can still actually move your weight forward for grip or back to lift it, if the reach is dictating your body position and you can't move around then …

Nov 29, 2021 · What's your favourite frame reach and would you go longer or shorter on your next bike? I'm curious as to what most folk are riding size wise. Anyone...

Feb 8, 2020 · 6'4" and liking my new 29er Flaremax at around 510 reach. Been struggling to get a bike that feels right for years.

Sep 24, 2015 · I own a 2009 Trek Session, in Medium, but I'm 6 foot 2. I'm finding a bit small so am after a new DH bike. When looking around the reach on most DH bi...

May 12, 2017 · Wouldn't mind making the reach on my bike a little longer but like the saddle where it is and have 50mm stem on so don't want to go longer there, I li...

May 16, 2023 · A large with 140 forks has 64 HA 450 reach and seat tube. They have sliding dropouts with a 6mm offset so re-dish required to but opens up single speed silliness too.

Jul 24, 2025 · Recent bike fit has shown me I need a shorter reach and higher stack height than my current bike (I've had some minor back issues/old age Current gravel bike is an on-one …

Nov 13, 2023 · The effective reach is what matters to setting up the bike so riders of the same overall height who have different body proportions and set the saddle and bars at different …

May 16, 2020 · My mates who are around your height tend to ride bikes with 500mm reaches. That said, my oldest friend rides a 460mm reach bike, is 6’4 and seems happy enough.

May 20, 2017 · For as long as I've had a road bike, I've found it uncomfortable to reach forwards to the brake levers when down in the drops. The angle of my wrist s...