Re: [ST] Short Question

[Andy libby <alibby@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Neal,

You're not alone.  I'm a mere 5' 5".  I took advice from a man I ran 
into by chance on
the Blue Ridge Parkway in 2000.  He was on a Guzzi 1100 Sport, and 
shorter than myself
by a few inches.  I inquired as to how he does it.  His reponse was that 
he realized that if
he were going to remain concerned about the height of bikes, he'd wind 
up riding
something he did not love.   This man gave me confidence.

I've got four machines currently, and they are all too tall for my 30" 
inseam.   I no longer
worry about height (though my ST has scratches on both sides because my 
stubby little legs
could not find solid ground).  

Take from this what you will, but I refuse to obsess about bike height.

Andy

81 Guzzi CX100
99 Suzuki SV650
99 Laverda 750S
02 Triumph Sprint ST


Neal Dillman wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> With any luck I will be taking delivery of my 2001 BRG Sprint ST on 
> Sunday.  I have always liked the design, and after one test ride I was 
> hooked.
>
> But I do have one question/issue:  I am short, 5'4" to be precise.  I 
> do have fairly long arms and legs for my height.  My inseam on most 
> pants is ~30".  I weigh 120lbs (w/o gear).  I can touch the ground on 
> the ST with both feet, but not comfortably.  I am planning to shorten 
> the distance to the ground by changing and/or replacing the seat, and 
> am looking for advice.
>
> I would appreciate any advice or opinions on Corbin, Sargent, Seat 
> Works (of Sacramento, CA), or other seat manufacturers or modifiers 
> especially as it relates to lowering the Sprint's seat.  And any 
> advice for a short Sprint rider would be great.  Thanks in advance for 
> the help.
>
> Regards,
> Neal
>
>
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