Graham C Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Well i got my Dragstar today sat on her and being a short ass with only a 28 inch inside leg, my legs are almost straight . i have to sit up tight against the tank to brake and change gear . any other person have the same problem like ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 My other half is only 5' 4" and she manages fine enough. I'm guessing her inside leg is shorter than yours, since I'm 5' 11" and mine is a 32" inside. Have you considered playing about with the handlebar adjustment? That can make all the difference. Having said that, Bike Magazine did an analysis on bikes vs riders not so long ago. The conclusion was that Cruisers are a popular choice for short peeps because of the low seat height, yet at the same time they're very unsuited to shorties because of the long limb-to-controls distances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham C Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 I will sort it out will not be to big a problem , may its just me having to get use to it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little dave Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 as a shorty myself, 5'-3 or 4" with a 27-28" inseam i have to say that when i went bike shopping at the local "bike shop" where the sales staff are a rowdy bunch of gearheads with sales on the mind... couldn't shake them with a "no i cant afford a new bike no matter what you say or want" they even offered me lower payments when i said "I don't have a job" (not that i don't, i was just trying to shake the twit) anyhow, i digress. i sat on a Honda shadow. nice looking bike, fit me well, until i put my feet down and the air cleaner cover was pressing against my thigh. uncomfortably so. you would think with the growing interest among women, and other short of stature riders that manufacturing companies would start to address our comfort for a change. as for scooting forward, when i first got my little dt175 i hiked forward on the seat too, it wasn't a need to reach things since it was an enduro, it was just how i started sitting on it. i have worked my way back on the seat to a normal position only because i made a conscious effort to do so. that and i managed to make a comfy "butt print" (perhaps as you wear one in, your feet will be more comfortable reaching the ground and controls) although now i find myself wondering if i would be more comfortable with some more sweep in the handlebars, i feel a bit hunched over. not much, but just a bit. which i suppose brings me to the point, which is: i have to agree with ttaskmaster about the handlebars. since most of the time, you're holding them, you want to make that the most comfortable aspect. your legs will learn to keep up. also, however, its just like having a different car or desk or shoes for that matter. it is gonna take a while to get used to the fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham C Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 am sure i will grow to fit the bike as am use to super bikes bent over the tank , at the moment it just feels wrong lol as soon as it stops raining i will adjust the bars a bit to suit me and go from there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 My OH has her bars swivelled quite low, if that helps. If I ride her bike, I'm slouched down quite a bit. It does change the cant of how you sit and might help your feet to reach a bit better. Incidentally, her legs are comparatively straight, but she can use the foot controls quite happily. Her size 5 feet look cute as she rests her heel on the peg, whereas with my size 11s I can just about get the balls of my feet on before my toes press the brake pedal down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Goff Posted September 22, 2009 Moderator Share Posted September 22, 2009 Im only 5ft 1 and i had the 650. I now ride the 950 The 950 has a longer pullback so im not sat as upright as i was on the 650. I did buy a riders backrest for the 650, but i wasnt fat enough for it to be of any use! I couldnt sit far back enough inthe seat for my back to be on it Have you looked at handlebar risers? Or longer bars maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham C Posted September 23, 2009 Author Share Posted September 23, 2009 Have not had time to play at the moment will have to be Sunday when i get time off work am sure if pull the handle bars back a bit she will be ok .Like i said will have a look on Sunday. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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