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[maillotpois]

Oak, the problem with the classes is that they're on loaner bikes, which won't fit him. He also has a physical issue with his hips which limits his range of motion, so that makes riding a too-small bike for a class pretty much out of the question. (He can ride a bicycle, so he's not totally disabled.)


Karen

I took the MSF class a couple of weeks ago. There was a guy in it who was 6'5" easily - he looked like he was on a clown bike on the motorcycle they gave him. However, I will say that they had a range of motorcycles, some a bit taller. He should definitely check it out - see exactly what's offered and talk about his concerns about size of bike and physical issues. I bet they could help him out.

It was a great class. I traded in my Vespa for a motorcycle.

[Tuckervill]

My hub's sleeve length and inseam are the same--36". (He's 6'7".) The issue is with his legs being folded up too much, with his twisted hips. The legs being folded cause him too much pain. I'm afraid for him, really, to try to ride a too-small bike. A hamstring cramp a the wrong time could be deadly. All the bikes he's "tried on" (not ridden) have been too small, even the largest, most expensive bikes in the store. All the bike shop guys say he will have to move the pegs--some models can accommodate that, some can't.

All that said, he WILL take a class before he buys, AND promise to wear a helmet or I will withhold affection until he does!

Karen

I took the MSF class a couple of weeks ago. There was a guy in it who was 6'5" easily - he looked like he was on a clown bike on the motorcycle they gave him. However, I will say that they had a range of motorcycles, some a bit taller. He should definitely check it out - see exactly what's offered and talk about his concerns about size of bike and physical issues. I bet they could help him out.

It was a great class. I traded in my Vespa for a motorcycle.