Hello Fellow Tall Cyclists,

My name is Forbes Bagatelle-Black. I am 6'6", 250lb (plus or minus
5lb on any given day).

My first "real bike" was a 1979 Fuji Sports 12, with a 27" frame. It
was a glorious ride, and inspired the lifelong love of bicycles I
carry with me to this day. I have worked for several bike shops,
built frames at Moots, worked as the lead engineer at Charger Electric
bicycles, and held other bicycle-related jobs.

Recently, the whole "compact geometry" craze has driven me... well...
crazy. Yes, I have found several old 68cm frames on eBay over the
years, but I sure miss the days when I could walk into just about any
bike shop and ride out on a bike that really fit me.

So, I decided to do something about it. With help from folks like
Matthew Grim, owner of Kogswell Cycles, and others, I designed a
bicycle frame for people 6'4"- 6'10", which I have named the 2XLT.
The frame is made from high-strength 7005 aluminum with a
specially-designed carbon fiber fork which will work with tires up to
32mm. The frame is a virtual 68cm frame, measured from center-to-top.
I say "virtual" because the actual seat tube measurement (C-to-T) is
63cm, and the top tube slopes up 5cm to the headtube, giving riders a
bit more clearance at the seat tube, but sitting them up as they would
be on a 68cm bike.

The top tube is a nice, long 63.5mm, measured horizontally.
Chainstays are 43cm, so there is plenty of clearance for large feet
and panniers. Frame geometry is classic "Sports Touring," with a 73
degree head angle and a 72 degree seat angle.

More details can be found at:

http://cyclesvalhalla.com/bicyclesandframes/bicyclesfortallfolks.html

I am offering frames and forks at $750 for each set. I would be happy
to build you up a complete bicycle, if you are interested. Prices
will vary depending on component choices. Please contact me at:

fbagatelleblack@...

if you would like more details.

I am looking forward to giving tall cyclists bicycles which will be
comfortable and fun to ride.

Sincerely,

Forbes Bagatelle-Black
Proprietor, Cycles Valhalla