Anyway to adjust gear lever at all?

[MrKarl]

Hello, not sure if anyone else has this problem but I am about 5 10" and wear size 12 boots when I ride.

Trainers are bendy but offer no protection if worst comes and I come off, so I wear boots.

It's not really a problem but I prefer riding with my foot either above or below the lever not on the tip of my foot. I ride with my foot on the left of the gear lever then if I want to change up or down then move my foot below or above respectively.

Thanks!

[Sid Squid]

Undo the two locknuts on the change rod, noting that one is a left hand thread, look at the threads and you'll see it, turn the rod, (pair of pliers often needed), and you'll see the lever rise and fall.

[MrKarl]

Ahh cheers! Will try get it comfortable as my foot doesn't fit underneath it.

Would like it to stop raining though as I don't feel like faffing about in the wet.

[stuR]

The best riding position is with the balls of your feet on the peg, not toes by the shifter. But then it comes down to personal preference i guess. I used to ride like you until someone showed me the light, feels much more natrual.

[MrKarl]

I'll give riding with the ball of my foot on the pegs. I haven't really tried it, but I'll adjust the lever if I don't like it.

Cheers Stu!

[PyroUK]

Ball of feet on peg is better for me when doing more than a few miles, able to adjust back and legs more and take the weight off hands easier. i ride with feet forward on my commute to work though as its all through town so lots of braking and gear changes etc.

foot position is a personal pref though i guess but finding the right position for the shifter is key. if you can get a mate to help so you can sit ont he bike and find the right position, for shifting and riding.