There's nothing better than getting out on the trail with a bike
that has been fitted for both you and your riding style. Zinn custom mountain
bikes are designed to make you feel comfortable on the roughest of trails and
help you feel confident in those "scary spots" on your favorite ride.
No matter how tall or small you are or how you are proportioned,
we can make you a Zinn custom hardtail mountain bike to fit you perfectly. If
you want a full suspension bike that fits you no matter how tall you are, we can
do that, too. Click here for more
information on our full suspension bikes.
The top picture on this page is a custom titanium mountain bike
for a 5'10" rider with standard-size 26" wheels.
The bottom image shows a custom steel mountain bike built for a
6'9" rider that has 29" (700C) wheels and 210mm cranks for high speed mountain
cruising! The larger wheel size is an incredible advantage for riders taller
than 6'6", as it allows the bars to be high enough, since the limiting factor
for big riders determined by suspension-fork manufacturers is the steering-tube
length. Suspension forks for 29" wheels have the same steering-tube length as
26" models, but their longer leg length combined with the larger wheel radius
brings the head tube, and consequently the handlebars, up several inches higher.
The 29" wheels also roll over obstacles incredible well and are more in
proportion with such big frames.
The long crankarms (we offer from 181mm to 220mm) assist a tall
rider in maintaining power and smooth pedaling on steep, technical terrain as
well as using their leverage advantage on long, steady climbs. The long cranks
also help in smoothly powering through rutted, rocky sections, which, along with
the extra gyroscopic stability and ability to roll over large obstacles of the
29" wheels enhances balance and leaves those bouncing around on 26" wheels in
the dust! Another advantage of the long cranks is chainring clearance over
obstacles. This frame's bottom bracket is 35mm higher than if it were built for
175mm cranks. Thus, the bike maintains the same height and clearance of the
pedal above the ground, which also ensures that the rider's center of gravity is
no higher with the longer cranks. However, the chainrings are 35mm higher, so
you will probably never manage to smash them on rocks and logs! Note that seat
tube length and top tube slope on our mountain bikes varies for standover
clearance depending on the fork length.
As with all our frames, we won't let your bicycle out the door
until it meets not only our high quality standards, but yours as well.
If you are a tall rider, we specialize in building bikes for you.
At Zinn Cycles, we will always give you an estimate of when your custom bike or cranks will be delivered.
While we do our best to give an accurate ETA, it is still only an estimate. Custom bikes can take a long time
to produce. There are a lot of factors that affect the building and delivery process of custom made products.
We will do everything we can to deliver within our ETA, but it is not always possible. We strive to design and
build the best quality custom cycling products for our customers, and we will do so even if it takes a really
long time. I am certain that you will be happy with our products and it will be worth the wait.
Titanium frame with couplers:
Close-up of couplers:
Steel Frame with couplers:
Step 1 -- Place the front end and rear wheel into the
case.
Step 2 -- Place rear half of frame inside along with fork and
cranks.
Step 3 -- Place handlebars into case.
Step 4 -- Place front wheel, saddle, pedals and other parts as
well as case supports (the three white discs pictured are the tops of the
case supports) in the case and you're ready to close it up and go.
Coupled Zinn Travel Bikes
We are pleased to offer custom Zinn frames in steel or titanium
with S&S couplers for ease of traveling. And, of course, since we cater to
tall riders, this means that very tall customers, too, can have the convenience
of traveling with their bike in an airline-legal-size case. The 26” X 26” X 10”
hard case flies on any airline for no extra charge and rolls easily on a pair of
wheels with a handle in front.
These couplers are superbly designed and precision machined,
whether in steel or titanium, to hold each tube together as strongly as if it
were one piece. Naturally, we install them with impeccable workmanship into the
tubes; we do this before mitering the tubes and building the frame. The couplers
add some weight, but otherwise the ride quality of the bicycle is exactly the
same.
Below, you can see the step-by-step packing of a super-large bike
into the case. The titanium bike pictured being packed into the case is 65cm
with a 63cm top tube and 195mm crank arms. As you can see, the fork with its
extra-long steering tube will not fit along one edge and must go in diagonally.
As a result, it must be removed, since the down tube would stick out of the case
if the fork were left installed in the frame. But with a front-opening stem and
a threadless headset with sealed cartridge bearings like the Chris King
pictured, this is no problem. And by removing the fork, the crank need not be
removed, although it could be for further ease of packing. From this sequence,
you can see how to pack your own extra-large custom coupled Zinn travel bike!
Coupler Weight and Pricing:
Stainless steel
couplers add 250-450grams/set to the weight of a steel frame, depending on
tubing diameters. Titanium couplers add 230-380grams/set to the weight of a
titanium frame, depending on tubing diameters.
Couplers on a titanium
frame add $845 to the price. Couplers on a steel frame add $625 to the
price.
Available Accessories for Zinn Travel
Bikes
HARD CASE, 10"
$320.00
HARD CASE, 12"
$345.00
HARD CASE, 14"
$345.00
DELUXE HARD CASE, 26" X 26" X 10", SIDEPULL
$390
DELUXE HARD CASE, 26" X 26" X 12", SIDEPULL
$400
BACKPACK CASE
$210.00
LIGHTWEIGHT CASE
$40.00
BOX COVER
$40.00
CARDBOARD BOX
$25.00
COMPRESSION MEMBERS 10", 12", OR 14" CASE SUPPORTS (3)
$9.00
TUBE COVERS 4" FTC
$20.00
TUBE COVERS 5.5" FTC
$20.00
TUBE COVERS 7.5" FTC
$22.00
TUBE COVERS 9" FTC
$22.00
SECURITY NET
$25.00
SIX INCH S & S COUPLER WRENCH
$15.00
TWELVE INCH S & S COUPLER WRENCH
$20.00
EXTRA CABLES FOR COUPLERS (3)
$9.00
CABLE SPLITTERS FOR COUPLERS (3)
$37.00
RETROFIT COUPLERS IN STAINLESS STEEL, INCLUDING POWDER COAT
At Zinn Cycles, we will always give you an estimate of when your custom bike or cranks will be delivered.
While we do our best to give an accurate ETA, it is still only an estimate. Custom bikes can take a long time
to produce. There are a lot of factors that affect the building and delivery process of custom made products.
We will do everything we can to deliver within our ETA, but it is not always possible. We strive to design and
build the best quality custom cycling products for our customers, and we will do so even if it takes a really
long time. I am certain that you will be happy with our products and it will be worth the wait.
Zinn Custom Road Bikes
Whether you're large or small, a Zinn Custom road bike can improve
your ride. As with all our bikes, a Zinn Custom road bike is built with you and
your riding style in mind. Being fit for you means you'll corner and climb
better than ever before. You can also count on being more comfortable, so riding
will be more enjoyable as well as more efficient. Get your bike built out of
titanium and be super light even if your frame is huge!
The purple steel lugged bike on the top right was designed for a
5'0" rider while the titanium bike on the bottom was designed for someone over
6'7". So regardless of your size, we can build the bike for you.
As with all
our frames, we won't let your bicycle out the door until it meets not only our
high quality standards, but yours as well.
If you are a tall rider, we specialize in building bikes for you.
At Zinn Cycles, we will always give you an estimate of when your custom bike or cranks will be delivered.
While we do our best to give an accurate ETA, it is still only an estimate. Custom bikes can take a long time
to produce. There are a lot of factors that affect the building and delivery process of custom made products.
We will do everything we can to deliver within our ETA, but it is not always possible. We strive to design and
build the best quality custom cycling products for our customers, and we will do so even if it takes a really
long time. I am certain that you will be happy with our products and it will be worth the wait.
Zinn Custom Full Suspension Mountain Bikes
Our lightweight Zinn Cross Country XC model (and Megabike 29er) is designed
for fast cross country riding and racing. Three inches of travel (with a pedal
platform) takes the edge off bumps and makes this bike light and more efficient
for racers and serious, fast riders. Our Concentrak™ rear suspension design also
keeps the rider from experiencing pedal kick back over bumps. The entire
swingarm pivots around the bottom bracket shell, which serves as a huge center
bolt of this big main pivot to keep everything in alignment and minimize wear.
Megabike XXL with 29" wheels next to size M XC with 26"
wheels
Zinn All Mountain FS L
A simple squirt of grease from a standard grease gun into the Zert grease
fitting under the bottom bracket shell keeps the huge pivot lubricated and
moving smoothly for a very long time, with a minimum of effort and mess. The XC
(or Megabike 29er) comes equipped with a Fox RP3 ProPedal fully-adjustable rear
shock; DT and Manitou shocks are optional.
This frame gives a smooth, efficient ride and comes in XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
and XXXL sizes for riders up to 6’8” tall. Our formed aluminum monocoque down
tubes can be adjusted for volume to provide greater stiffness and strength for
bigger riders. The Megabike is the oversized, 29-inch wheel XXL and XXXL-sized
version of the XC model. This is a fast, strong, light, long-lasting, nimble
bike for a tall rider between 6’4” and 6’9” tall.
Need a big bike with even more travel? Our Gigabike all mountain model in XXL
and XXXL size comes with five inches of travel with a low, 2-to-1 leverage
ratio, so the shock can operate smoothly at lower pressure for riders over 250
pounds. It is made to fit 29” wheels and has a bottom bracket high enough for
210mm Zinn custom cranks (http://www.zinncycles.com/cranks.aspx)!
The tough Zinn All-Mountain frame is for those who desire a sturdy long
travel bike that can be pedaled for long distances. Our Concentrak™ rear
suspension design eliminates pedal kickback and keeps the rear tire on the
ground with an ample five inches of travel. The massive monocoque down tube and
the precision pivot bearings keep this bike tracking where you want no matter
the obstacles. This well-balanced bike is perfect for climbing all day while
getting the most out of the descents, and it provides a comfortable ride for
those epic excursions in the backcountry. Again, in the biggest sizes, it
becomes the Gigabike, a 29er.
General Frame Specifications for All Zinn
Full-Suspension
Frames
ØDesigned,
built, heat treated, painted and powder-coated in Colorado
ØExtra Small (XS-13”) to Extra
Extra Extra Large (XXXL-25”) Sizes
ØWill fit riders 5’0” to 6’9”
tall
ØSeat tube length is measured
center-to-top
Ø26” wheel size for XS to XL
frames
ØXXL frame size available for
either 26” or 29” wheel size
ØXXXL frames available only
for 29” wheel size
ØHigher bottom bracket on 29”
wheel XXL and XXXL models to accommodate extra-long Zinn custom crankarms
190-210mm long
ØRadius of a 26”X2” inflated
tire is 32.5cm; radius of 29”X2” tire is 35.8cm.
XC SPECIFICATIONS (3” TRAVEL)
SIZE
Head Angle
Seat Angle
Top Tube***
BB Height**
Chainstay
XS (13”)
*70/71
*72.7/73.9
21.6” (54.8cm)
12.87”(32.7cm)
16.7”(42.5cm)
S (15”)
*70/71
*72.7/73.9
22.1” (56.2cm)
12.87”(32.7cm)
16.7”(42.5cm)
M (17”)
*70/71
*72.7/73.9
22.5” (57.2cm)
12.87”(32.7cm)
16.7”(42.5cm)
L (19”)
*70/71
*72.8/74
23.3” (59.1cm)
12.87”(32.7cm)
16.7”(42.5cm)
XL (21”)
*70/71
*72.8/74
24” (61cm)
12.87”(32.7cm)
16.7”(42.5cm)
XXL (23”)
*70/71
*72.8/74
25.5” (64.8cm)
12.87”(32.7cm)
16.7”(42.5cm)
ZINN MEGABIKE SPECIFICATIONS (3” TRAVEL CROSS COUNTRY
29ER)
Frame Size
Head Angle
Seat Angle
Tub Tube
BB Height
Chainstay
XXL (23”)
*70.5/71.5
*72.8/73.9
25.5” (64.8 cm)
14” (35.6cm)
18” (45.7cm)
XXXL (25”)
*70.5/71.5
*72.8/73.9
26.1” (66.2cm)
14” (35.6cm)
18” (45.7cm)
ØXC and Megabike
models are lightweight cross-country racing frames with 3” travel. XC has
26-inch wheels and comes in smaller sizes; Megabike has 29-inch wheels and only
comes in the biggest sizes.
ØFrame includes rear shock
(usually Fox Float RP3 ProPedal).
Ø* On XC and Megabike specs,
the first listed head and seat angles are with a 100mm-travel fork, while the
second (steeper) head and seat angles are with an 80mm-travel fork.
Ø** Bottom bracket heights are
measured with a 100mm fork installed; they will be about 8-9mm lower with an
80mm fork, depending on frame size.
Ø*** Top tube is measured
horizontally (the effective top tube length), even though the top tube is both
sloping and curved. (The actual center-to-center length of an upward-sloping top
tube is less than its effective horizontal top tube length.)
ØXC’s and Megabike's leverage
ratio is 2 to 1
ØVertical rear wheel path
ØHuge pivot centered at bottom
bracket (uses BB shell as its shaft). Long-lasting, easily lubricated with a
grease gun via grease fitting under BB shell housing.
ØNo chain kickback due to
pivot location centered at bottom bracket.
ØSculpted
Zinn monocoque down tube provides unprecedented head tube support.
ØAll Mountain model is heavier
duty than the XC (and the Gigabike is heavier duty than the Megabike), with a
big 5” of travel for all-mountain use.
ØFrame includes rear shock
(usually Fox RP3 ProPedal).
ØSpecifications assume a
125mm-travel fork with a through-axle front hub.
ØAll-Mountain’s leverage ratio
is 3.33 to 1 for 26”-wheel models; 2 to 1 leverage ratio (and a longer shock)
for the Gigabike (XXL and XXXL 29”-wheel models)
ØVertical rear wheel path
ØHuge pivot centered at bottom
bracket (uses BB shell as its shaft) on enormous needle bearings. Long-lasting,
easily lubricated with a grease gun via grease fitting under BB shell housing.
ØNo chain kickback due to
pivot location centered at bottom bracket.
ØSculpted Zinn monocoque down
tube provides unprecedented head tube support.
If you are a tall rider, we specialize in building bikes for you.
To see a variety of frames built with components, please see our
bike gallery. Custom Frames
The replaceable dropouts are tough and stiff as well as
lightweight.
We CNC-machine our own shock link as well as the precision pivots.
Normally, we supply the bike with a Fox RP3 shock with a three-position
ProPedal adjustment. Alternatively, both the DT SSD 210 shock (pictured)
and the Fox Float RL shock perform great and have an easy-to-flip lockout
lever.
The oversized pivot with large bearings around the bottom bracket
shellcreates great stability and durability, while the pivot location
eliminateschain kickback, no matter what gear you are in. A grease fitting
underneaththe bottom bracket shell makes keeping the pivot bearings
running smoothly a snap.
The entire Concentrak swingarm system provides great lateral
stiffness, smooth vertical movement, long-wearing pivots, and no chain
kickback. This system keeps your wheel on the ground grabbing traction
when you want it, and it does so with a maximum of durability and a
minimum of weight.
Zinn Megabike with 29" wheels and 3" of travel, size XXL, for a
6'5" rider
Custom Gigabike with 5" travel. Seat tube of a XXL and top tube of
XXXL for 6'6" rider with long torso.
To see a variety of frames built with components, please see our
bike gallery.
At Zinn Cycles, we will always give you an estimate of when your custom bike or cranks will be delivered.
While we do our best to give an accurate ETA, it is still only an estimate. Custom bikes can take a long time
to produce. There are a lot of factors that affect the building and delivery process of custom made products.
We will do everything we can to deliver within our ETA, but it is not always possible. We strive to design and
build the best quality custom cycling products for our customers, and we will do so even if it takes a really
long time. I am certain that you will be happy with our products and it will be worth the wait.
Zia Aero
This beautiful custom bicycle looks fast just sitting there; looks
in this case are not deceiving. Lennard knows that a time-trial or triathlon
bicycle needs to be more than a steep seat angle and little wheels. That's why
Zinn Cycles developed the Zia. The steel Zia has lug-less fillet-brazed joints,
curved aero tubes and is designed specifically to provide stable handling with
aero bars. The titanium Zia (pictured) has a cutaway aero seat tube and
rear-entry dropouts for optimal rear-wheel aerodynamics, as well as titanium
down tube and seatstays. The Zia is hand built to provide comfort and fit for
only one person...you.
As with all our frames, we won't let your bicycle out the door
until it meets not only our high quality standards, but yours as well.
If you are a tall rider, we specialize in building bikes for you.
At Zinn Cycles, we will always give you an estimate of when your custom bike or cranks will be delivered.
While we do our best to give an accurate ETA, it is still only an estimate. Custom bikes can take a long time
to produce. There are a lot of factors that affect the building and delivery process of custom made products.
We will do everything we can to deliver within our ETA, but it is not always possible. We strive to design and
build the best quality custom cycling products for our customers, and we will do so even if it takes a really
long time. I am certain that you will be happy with our products and it will be worth the wait.
Zinn Hybrid
Zinn hybrids are custom-built to offer the utmost in comfort.
These bikes ride equally well on dirt roads as on paved ones. For those looking
for a comfortable and fast all-around bike, this is it
As with all our frames, we won't let your bicycle out the door
until it meets not only our high quality standards, but yours as well.
At Zinn Cycles, we will always give you an estimate of when your custom bike or cranks will be delivered.
While we do our best to give an accurate ETA, it is still only an estimate. Custom bikes can take a long time
to produce. There are a lot of factors that affect the building and delivery process of custom made products.
We will do everything we can to deliver within our ETA, but it is not always possible. We strive to design and
build the best quality custom cycling products for our customers, and we will do so even if it takes a really
long time. I am certain that you will be happy with our products and it will be worth the wait.
Zinn Custom Built for Two
When we fillet braze, we do a really smooth
job!
Zinn Tandem
Riding together on a Zinn tandem is one of the most satisfying
things you can do sitting down. If you're ready to enter into a state of "holy
tandemony," we can build a tandem for road, mountains or double duty. At Zinn we
treat captains and stokers equally, with custom fitting and generous top tubes
for both riders. Ovalized tubes and precise alignment give each Twin Zinn the
rigidity and stability of our single bicycles.
As with all our frames, we won't let your bicycle out the door
until it meets not only our high quality standards, but yours as well.
If you are a tall rider, we specialize in building bikes foryou.
At Zinn Cycles, we will always give you an estimate of when your custom bike or cranks will be delivered.
While we do our best to give an accurate ETA, it is still only an estimate. Custom bikes can take a long time
to produce. There are a lot of factors that affect the building and delivery process of custom made products.
We will do everything we can to deliver within our ETA, but it is not always possible. We strive to design and
build the best quality custom cycling products for our customers, and we will do so even if it takes a really
long time. I am certain that you will be happy with our products and it will be worth the wait.
Big and Tall Custom Bikes
The biggest frame builder in existence builds big frames. Makes
big sense! At 6'6" Lennard Zinn knows what it takes. Light, strong, stable and
comfortable custom road and mountain bikes for people from 6'3" and up.
If you are over 6'3", our Big and Tall Custom Bike may be the
bicycle you have dreamed of but thought could not be found. You are well aware
of the difficulties in finding a bicycle to fit you and perform well. I am 6'6"
myself and have been building and designing frames for tall riders for over 22
years. Unlike shorter designers, I am able to ride big bikes and evaluate
whether they perform to my standards, and I intimately appreciate the
compromises in fit and performance that tall riders are traditionally asked to
make.
Custom Zinn road and hardtail mountain frames for tall riders are
built out of steel or titanium and are designed specifically to address the fit,
rigidity, handling and shimmy problem that normally plague the bikes of tall
riders. Our full suspension frames go up to XXL (23") and XXXL (25") with 29"
wheels for proper positioning and improved handling for tall people with
suspension systems designed specifically for big riders. /bigger>/bigger>/fontfamily>29-inch wheel bikes (also known as bikes with
29 inch wheels or 29" wheels, or as 2-9ers or 29ers), offer great advantages for
many riders, but particularly for tall ones. Here's more on that: wheels29.aspx.
I am familiar with the shimmy and shake that many tall bicycles
get at high speeds or riding with no hands, and I design my bikes to eliminate
it. I know how whippy a tall frame can be standing or sprinting, and my designs
address that as well. While being stiff, stable, and shimmy free, these frames
are also built with the strongest available double-butted tubing-- True Temper
OX Gold or Platinum or with oversized high-strength 3A1/2.5V titanium tubing.
You get a long-lasting frame with a weight that belies its stiffness, strength
and durability.
Big and Tall Custom Bikes are built with oversized tubing and
unique frame geometry. The oversized tubing minimizes weight while maximizing
stiffness and increasing the resonant frequency of the frame (thus reducing
shimmy). The top tube is long enough for proper upper body extension, and by
lowering and sloping the top tube we are able to make the bike stiffer, lighter,
better. The bottom bracket is raised to accomodate for the crank length you
select. The front end geometry provides great stability and minimizes shock
transfer into the frame.
On road frames, the seat tube is shortened, and the top tube is
lowered to stiffen the main triangle. The head tube on Big and Tall Custom road
frames is reinforced and extends 1-1/2" to 3-1/2" above the top tube, making the
effective frame size taller than the seat tube length indicates to maintain
sufficient handlebar stem height. This design feature increases the rigidity of
these tall frames and eliminate high-speed shimmy problems while still allowing
the seat and stem to be set as high as needed. By lowering the top tube, the
vertical dimension of the frame's front and rear triangles is smaller, resulting
in a stiffer frame that will not twist back and forth as easily. We also suggest
sloping the top tube to gain even more of the benefits described above. An
oversized seatpost (29.8mm on steel big frames and 28.6mm on titanium ones)
delivers abundant rigidity with the shorter seat tube.
True Temper makes custom Alpha Q carbon road forks specifically
for our Big and Tall road frames. Unlike most carbon forks, which have a
steering tube that is around 300mm long, ours is 450mm long! So we can build a
bike for a seven-footer and still end up trimming some length off of the fork
steerer. Furthermore, the carbon steerer is over twice as thick as the carbon
steerers found on other forks, giving it much greater rigidity (a big issue with
such a long steerer and a big rider) and strength.
Our mountain frames have sloped top tubes to allow for better
clearance and also accept a 29.8mm or 28.6mm seatpost (depending on whether it
is a steel or titanium frame), which is better able to handle the long seatpost
extension of a tall rider.The head tube accepts 1-1/8" steering tubes and works
with standard-length threadless steering tubes from Rock Shox, Manitou,
Marzocchi, Fox, and others. As I mentioned on the Custom Mountain Bike page, the
29" wheel option is a good one for tall riders, especially those over 6'6",
since the length of the steering tube on a suspension fork no longer is a
limiting factor for the handlebar height on a tall rider's bike. The big wheels
also roll over obstacles better, increase the bike's stability, and they are in
proportion with the tall frame.
We also recommend that tall riders consider purchasing our custom
cranks, since a longer crank provides a great leverage advantage and offsets the
weight and wind-resistance advantage that small riders have over us. By
specifying the crank length at time of frame order, I can make the bottom
bracket height appropriate to that crank, so your pedal clearance will be
sufficient. Since the bottom foot ends up at the same height above the ground as
with a shorter crank and lower bottom bracket, the rider's center of gravity is
also the same height above the ground. The frame can also be a bit stiffer and
lighter as well, since the seat tube is correspondingly shortened from the
bottom up as well.
Our Big and Tall custom frames are built to the same high quality
standards as all Zinns. Steel and titanium frames are TIG-welded, or
fillet-brazing is an option with steel frames. Steel frames are custom painted
and clear coated to your specifications, while this is an option with titanium
ones.
At Zinn Cycles, we will always give you an estimate of when your custom bike or cranks will be delivered.
While we do our best to give an accurate ETA, it is still only an estimate. Custom bikes can take a long time
to produce. There are a lot of factors that affect the building and delivery process of custom made products.
We will do everything we can to deliver within our ETA, but it is not always possible. We strive to design and
build the best quality custom cycling products for our customers, and we will do so even if it takes a really
long time. I am certain that you will be happy with our products and it will be worth the wait.