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RE: new africa twin or the new CB500X - the Ferret - 02-21-2019
Golly, I wish I had a 29" inseam.
RE: new africa twin or the new CB500X - GoldOxide_imp - 02-21-2019
(02-21-2019, 12:46 AM)Rboe_imp Wrote: You know, I"m confusing the X with a couple regular NC's I sat on which have forward controls. That looks very promising. With my long inseam (36"+) I don't like a lot of knee bend which happens on lower bikes. I've had to get lower pegs on the Griso and CB AND a taller seat.
Dang she looks good in red!
I totally get it Rboe. Mine is 34" and that brings some long range challenges on the CB. However, so far it has been mitigated. I just happen to fit perfectly on a Kawi Versys 650 LT and NC750X class frames. I reckon with 36"+ you'd be at home on the Africa.
RE: new africa twin or the new CB500X - rboe - 02-21-2019
Do keep in mind my feet reach the ground just like yours.
I have yet to find a bike I could not flat foot while sitting on it.On the other hand, bikes designed for less endowed in the leg department seem to have flooded the market severely limiting my choices.
RE: new africa twin or the new CB500X - the Ferret - 02-21-2019
(02-21-2019, 06:08 AM)Rboe_imp Wrote: Do keep in mind my feet reach the ground just like yours.
On the other hand, bikes designed for less endowed in the leg department seem to have flooded the market severely limiting my choices.
That's funny because those of us that are leg length impaired think there are very few bikes made for us (that are not cruisers), and that most bikes are made for the long legged. There are a myriad of bikes (almost any ADV bike) I'd like to try riding, but I just don't have enough legs for them.
RE: new africa twin or the new CB500X - Cormanus - 02-21-2019
I keep wondering whether a medieval contraption like the rack could help those of us inseam challenged people.
RE: new africa twin or the new CB500X - Haggard Rider_imp - 02-21-2019
... or maybe a pair of these.....?
RE: new africa twin or the new CB500X - Cormanus - 02-21-2019
It’s hard to know which would be more painful.
RE: new africa twin or the new CB500X - the Ferret - 02-21-2019
lol might make it hard to shift, but would definitely help at a stop light.
I have to wear boots with a waffle (Vibram) sole to ride my FJR. My motorcycle specific boots don't have enough sole for me to reach the ground with any confidence.
RE: new africa twin or the new CB500X - GoldOxide_imp - 02-21-2019
(02-21-2019, 06:59 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: I keep wondering whether a medieval contraption like the rack could help those of us inseam challenged people.
<<ABBA Boots HERE>>
(02-21-2019, 07:06 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: It’s hard to know which would be more painful.
At least with the former, you won't get blisters.
RE: new africa twin or the new CB500X - rboe - 02-21-2019
I"ve advised my shorter friends to repeatedly jump off a wooden fence - feet on both sides. To, you know, increase their inseam.
For some reason they don't think I'm serious.
