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Before you buy a bike go to the local bike shop and try out some of the bikes.  That way you can narrow it down whether a 24, 26, 29 etc. is best for you.  Personally, I prefer the 24's above all else.  Sunday, S&M, or SE Racing are all good choices.  What usually persuades me one way or another is the color and sticker combos that may be available any particular year.

Dude, if an OM 26" was too cramped for you, step up to a Quad 29"or a Big Ripper. If thats too small I don't know what to tell you.

wait go for a s&m dirt bike 24 that will last you yeeeaaarrrsss

<<<<---- 6'2" 230, rides a standard size 24

My Standard 24" give me plenty of room (6', 210lbs), but it feels like I'm riding a 20". I do most of my riding on the track. I have a couple of mid 90's to 2000 Redlines that have 22" top tubes. They have tons of room for a big guy and I find them up for grabs all the time.

I think any of the cruisers you mentioned would be fine.  Just try to stay at a top tube of 21.75 or 22.  Ive ridden both  GT and a Redline vintage cruisers and they were both really cramped.  Ive also ridden thye S&M Dirt Bike, all the Sunday cruisers and owned a 2010 Quad and they all rode worlds better than the older stuff.  From my experience the newer cruisers are built with a bit more room.  Thank goodness cuz nowadays I take up alot more room.

Thank you all for your feedback and help! Mucho appreciated. I am actually diggin that DK one...mainly for the price. T I think after reading all of the comments and looking at some more of the pics it does mainly come down to fit and looks. I like the style of a taller top tube, like the Volume - that way I do not have to raise my seat post sky high in order for some comfort. Once you get it too high it throws off the looks of the bike- in my opinion.

I know it shouldnt be all about looks, but...come on, it is a little. I have a bike for the skateparks, I am looking for one to cruise around on, looks good and is comfortable.

Again, thanks all!

get the 26". the sledgehammer looks awesome.

I'm over 6ft and i have 2 cruisers, one fit cr24 and a 95 GT24. I have a layback seat with brace on both, and monster GT bars on the GT, 29" Wide by 8" high the bars on the Fit are 28" x 7". I ride both long distance, maybe 12 miles or something but I tend to stand a lot rather than sit which obviously helps

dayday wrote:

Thank you all for your feedback and help! Mucho appreciated. I am actually diggin that DK one...mainly for the price. T I think after reading all of the comments and looking at some more of the pics it does mainly come down to fit and looks. I like the style of a taller top tube, like the Volume - that way I do not have to raise my seat post sky high in order for some comfort. Once you get it too high it throws off the looks of the bike- in my opinion.

I know it shouldnt be all about looks, but...come on, it is a little. I have a bike for the skateparks, I am looking for one to cruise around on, looks good and is comfortable.

Again, thanks all!

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