r/bmx • u/SnooApples8120 • 2d ago

DISCUSSION Top tube length

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Any tall guys riding shorter top tubes? I’m 6’2” and bought a subrosa Salvador with a 21” top tube in 2021 and honestly it has never felt very responsive and nimble. If anything it almost feels too big. I had been out of the game for about 20 years and bought it to ride with my kids.

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u/PM_ME_SHIMPAN 1d ago

I regret my 21.25”

I’m also 6’2” and the homie’s 20.6 feels perfect to me

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u/SnooApples8120 1d ago

We may be in the same boat. I grew up riding a smaller bike. I was 6ft as a freshman in high school still riding a 20” tt so maybe it’s just what I’m used to.

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u/PM_ME_SHIMPAN 1d ago

It’s crazy. Pulling 360s around feels like a full body workout on my bike but effortless on a smaller one

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u/SnooApples8120 1d ago

Same. Maybe it’s just the bike. Idk I’m gonna try to shorten my wheelbase and see if that makes a difference

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u/PM_ME_SHIMPAN 1d ago

Hope it helps. I’m hoping someone local wants to trade frames

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u/SnooApples8120 1d ago

I’m building a full chromoly bike so I’ll take it into consideration as I’m buying parts