I have a 6 foot long RANS Stratus. I think the best I've had yet are the drivers craning their necks and nearly driving off the road. Drivers also tend to give me a wider berth than they did with a DF(I call them wedgies).

I also get alot of comments, mainly positive, about the bike. Most people just have a lot of "technical" questions, like balance, pedaling, etc. When I have passed a couple of hard core "wedgie" riders, I've enjoyed the looks and grunts.

This is by far the most comfortable bike I've ever ridden. I had rotator cuff surgery 5 years ago that left me with very limited range of motion in the shoulder joint. I also cannot tolerate any pressure on it. With this bike that is not even an issue!

It does take some getting use to--different leg muscles, abdominal muscles. etc. But my butt is never sore, nice comfy seat. It may be more like a Cadillac than a spirited horse(been there, done that) but at my age(47) I'll ride anything that keeps me in the saddle.

And the speed on flats and downhill are fast. My 14 year old daughter who is very fit(track) cannot keep up with me until we reach a hill, then I smoke her on the down side!

Keep riding!!

Donna