My legs appear to be about half an inch too short for my SV and whereas before I could deal with it, I'm starting to think I should do something about it
I'm 5'7", but have to paddle the bike about on tiptoes, not really a problem but if the surface is slippery (like the cobbles/sets/gravel we have loads of round here) then there isn't much scope for catching the bike if she wobbles. I have dropped her more times than I care to remember to be honest what with all the hills and awkward cambers round here. I can usually lower it down so have been getting away with minimal damage and although I can pick her up again no problem, it's starting to get on my nerves. I used to be able to stop the bike from falling more often than not but I have a sore shoulder from a diesel off way back in November so I don't even try now.
I noticed YC's Corbin seat was lower than the standard one but having tried that on mine last night, I was disappointed at how uncomfy it was for me, thanks to that pommel-type ridge at the front of it (this of course makes YC quite happy as I've had my beady eye on it for a while
). I'm thinking carving some foam out of the standard would be an option but I appear to be in the minority of people who actually finds the standard seat really comfy and I don't particularly want to mess about with it.
Found this post from SK
Quote:
Originally Posted by SoulKiss
A lowered seat will get you a bit of a difference, basically take off the cover, carve the foam out with a breadknife, then staplegun the cover back on.
So 4 options really.
1) Live with it - many people do - I have shortish legs and get by on my pointy no problem now I am used to it.
2) Attack the seat, shouldn't cost more than a few quid to sort that, if you dont need to buy a staple gun to put the cover back in then its next to free.
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I'm thinking I should probably live with it
And although I could probably cope with leaving it as it is, as I have done, but wondered if folk had any other options... I loves my Thump but this is a niggle that I feel could do with sorting.
Cheers folks.
MYB
