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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 11:19 PM
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I am ready to order a set of gimps from Nash , however not sure how high to go. I am 5 ft 10inches tall..... anyone out there close.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 11:21 PM
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I am like 5 9 and I have 16's and just put 4 inch risers on......I'm good, very comfy
 
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Old Aug 4, 2007 | 12:48 AM
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here's what 12's look like, i'm the same height. i hunch over a bit but that's comfortable for me.

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Old Aug 4, 2007 | 08:03 AM
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I am 6', went with 14's and love them. I am sure I could ride comfortably with 16's, but I am not unhappy that I stuck with 14. Here is a pic for reference-


 
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Old Aug 4, 2007 | 08:39 AM
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I built my bars similar to Gimps. They are 15 1/2" tall andI want them a few inches taller. I'm 6' tall and have long arms and legs.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2007 | 02:14 PM
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Thanks for the input , I have decided to go with the 14's....... nice looking bikes posted also.
 
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I'm 6ft and I like my 16's.
 
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