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As the saying goes, “there’s an ass for every seat.” Or is it "there's a seat for every ass?"
Either way, getting the two together can be a challenge, especially for newer riders still learning the ergonomics of different motorcycle types. Finding a bike that fits can be a particular challenge for riders with non-average body types.
Spurg (big) and Zack (tall) are joined by guest host Jen Dunstan (small) to discuss the best bikes and strategies for maximum rider confidence. That said, sometimes the bike you want isn’t the bike that fits, but that doesn’t mean you need to abandon your dreams. Practice, patience and a few key parts can make all the difference when seat height and inseam disagree. The hosts also discuss recent news, reader comments, and more in this full-length episode that’s anything but short.
Vertically challenged riders will also want to check out past Common Tread articles about ways to overcome height issues, mistakes short riders make, and new technologies that allow more folks to get their feet down on taller machines.
How to listen to Highside/Lowside
As usual, the podcast version of Spurgeon and Zack's discussion is available via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and LibSyn for those with accounts.
