Short term bike for tall person question :)

bartholemues

Hi All, I am in need of a reasonable hybrid bike mostly just for weekend use. The thing is I'm only going to need it for a year before I move countries so I really don't want to spend loads of money. I appreciate a too cheap bike will likely fall apart so I guess I'm looking for the cheapest reasonable quality bike that won't fall apart on me in a year! I'm leaning towards a hybrid but could go a mountain bike as well. What would you recommend?

Also I am 6'6/198cm so obviously a 25" frame would be ideal but how bad do you think it would be if I got a 23" one or even a 22" as there are better deals at that size?

Thanks in advance for any advice.

notnot

Getting a slightly smaller bike - assuming not too much smaller! - gives a slightly more leant-forward position. A matter of personal preference whether this is a good thing, I think - I ride a Giant that's 1 size smaller than often recommended for my height around town and quite like it. Some people prefer a more upright position on commuters, though.

bartholemues

That's great advice, thanks both

chris_bass

if you look at bikes that have a good re-sale value (usually the main brands) then if you look after it you should get quite a bit of your money back after a year. If you look at second hand then the depreciation will be even less!

anewman

This is available in Jumbo and probably quite good for the price if it fits your needs http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m1b65s2p43 ... -SL-1-2012 Guessing the price is over your budget for short-term though.