**This bike is in pre-order phase – not all information on this page is correct – Page under construction – Photos will come after the first pre-order is complete**
Triathlon/Time Trial
Tri Bike
$4950
Triathlon bike for tall guys
Pre-order: In the world of triathlon bikes, if you are over 6’4″ there is simply no bike that will fit. Until now. Clydesdale Bicycles has been listening to the requests from our tall customers and we are finally releasing a triathlon bike for tall guys. This bike is truly designed for tall riders and is full race capable in any type of triathlon or time trial. The titanium frame is light and strong and the geometry will be optimal for Triathlons and Time Trials. Currently this bike is available to pre-order. Please click the “pay deposit link below to place a deposit for one”. These titanium bikes for big guys are built super tough and come in L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, and 4XL for riders from 5’10” to 7′. The Draft comes with proportional length cranks for optimal pedaling efficiency, and extra wide handlebars to fit broad shoulders. The wheels are custom built right here at our shop in Boulder, Colorado using our own Clydesdale hubs that are rated for riders up to 450lbs! We build these wheels using 36 DT swiss competition double butted spokes per wheel and DT swiss brass pro-lock nipples to keep your wheels true for many miles. Each wheel is precision built by professional wheelbuilders in our shop using high-tech spoke wrenches, wheel building stands, and spoke tension meters.
Available Sizes: XL, 2XL/3XL/4XL
Below are cad drawings for the 2XL, 3XL, and 4XL sizes for the Clydesdale Triathlon bike.
The Tri – Triathlon Bike for tall guys
SPECIFICATIONS
The Tri comes with a lot of specialized components to provide a smoother, more comfortable ride as well as powerful performance, including:
- 2×11 Speed Components
- Aero bars and shifters
- Enve Carbon Fork
- Hydraulic Disc Brakes
- Handbuilt, Bomb-Proof Wheels
- Titanium Frame
- DT Swiss Brass Pro-Lock Nipples
- 36 DT Swiss Competition Double Butted Spokes
Shimano 105 drivetrain and shifters
Shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes
200mm or 210mm crankset
Enve All-Road carbon fork
Clydesdale 36h hubs
Velocity Aileron Rims with DT Swiss competition spokes
2×11 speed gearing and Bar end shifters
Superb braking power and control
XXL/200mm XXXL/210mm XXXXL/210mm
38mm tire clearance
Rated for up to a 450lb rider
Custom laced in-house for maximum durability
Handmade titanium frame
T47 threaded bottom bracket shell
44mm internal diameter headtube
31.6mm seatpost diameter
38mm tire clearance
Flat mount disc brake tabs
Built for riders up to 450lbs/204kg
Compatible with all cranks on the market
Compatible with all tapered forks
34.9mm outside ST diameter for seatpost clamp and front derailleur clamp
35mm tire clearance with fender
160mm max rotor size front and rear
all measurements in milimeters
| Rider Height | Frame Size | Bike weight | *Stack/Reach | TT | Stem | HT | SO | BB Height | CS | Crank Length | HB width |
| 5’10” – 6’2″ | L | 23lbs | 621/400 | 590 | 120 | 215 | 831 | 285 | 450 | 180 | 460 |
| 6’1″ – 6’4″ | XL | 23.5lbs | 640/403 | 605 | 120 | 235 | 849 | 285 | 450 | 190 | 460 |
| 6’3″ – 6’7″ | XXL | 24lbs | 654/424 | 630 | 130 | 260 | 876 | 295 | 450 | 200 | 470 |
| 6’6″ – 6’9″ | 3XL | 24.5lbs | 691/427 | 645 | 130 | 310 | 920 | 305 | 450 | 210 | 480 |
| 6’9″ – 7’0″ | 4XL | 25lbs | 715/434 | 660 | 130 | 335 | 952 | 305 | 450 | 215 | 480 |
| * Due to higher bottom bracket design for long cranks, Stack and Reach numbers can not be compared directly with other bikes that are not built for custom length cranks. | |||||||||||
There are many more factors to building a big and tall bike than most people understand. It is not as simple as just scaling up a “normal” sized frame and calling it good. When you do that, several things happen to the bike. First, the stretched out tubes become less stiff, which results in high speed frame shimmy. This is a scary by-product of a poorly designed bike. Second, the added material makes the bike heavier, especially if the builder tries to solve problem number one with just using bigger heavier tubes. Third, without a fork with a long enough steering tube, the handlebars will be far too low for the tall cyclist causing discomfort in the back, neck, wrists, and arms. Fourth, building a bike for a tall rider with average length cranks will make the rider feel like he’s pedaling a kids bike while sitting up very high. Lennard has developed great frame design concepts to address and solve all of these issues and more, which are all fully applied in the designs of Clydesdale Bikes. A Clydesdale bike designed by Lennard Zinn will be stiff and strong, while remaining lightweight. It will never shimmy at high speeds, and all of the components, including cranks and handlebars, will be proportional to the rider. Fit, performance, comfort, and durability will all be superior on a Lennard Zinn designed bike than a big and tall bike from any other designer out there. We guarantee it.
This truly is a triathlon bike for tall guys, as it’s available in sizes XL through 4XL. We can accommodate riders up to 7’ tall and 450 lbs! In order to ensure you get the most out of your bike, we carefully engineered the proportions of the frame instead of just scaling it up. You get aero handlebars for better aero position, proportional length cranks for better pedaling efficiency, and custom wheels built in our Boulder, CO shop.
High-Quality Materials
WHY TITANIUM
We love titanium for our XXXL bike frames, in addition to every other size. Titanium is half the weight of steel and just as strong. Our designers know that larger diameter tubing built with titanium provides more stiffness and strength, better fatigue resistance, and increased power transfer than other metals. It also has amazing compliance and ensures a comfortable ride over all types of terrain. Unlike steel or aluminum, titanium can never corrode, but you can also paint it for a unique look.
In addition to using premium titanium for our frames and top-quality materials for all our other components, we also use spoke tension meters, wheel building stands, and high-tech spoke wrenches when building wheels on this bike for big guys.
Order Your Bike Today
Excited about ordering a new XXL triathlon bike? We’re excited to work with you! Place your order with a partial deposit, full payment, or apply for financing below! If you’re ready to order, but you aren’t sure about the size, explore our fitting guide or schedule a consultation so our team can build the best bike for you. Have questions about our bikes for big guys? Reach out online today!
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Photos by Jivan West
Contact Us
Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions you have about Clydesdale Bicycles. If you don’t see the type of bike you are looking for, email us and let us know what types of bikes you would like to see in the Clydesdale line up. We will be adding new models every year until we are covering every corner of the big and tall bicycle market.
