Tall rider? How to set up your dirt bike︱Cross Training Enduro
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- From www.crosstrainingenduro.com Tall rider bike setup and also body positioning and riding tips if you are too tall for your enduro bike, aventure bike or dual sport bike. The big problem with dirt bikes is the cockpit is designed to fit the average person. Too short, you can't touch the ground. Too tall, and you have to squeeze yourself onto the bike. So tall riders get into bar risers, high bend bars, raised seats, lower footpegs, roll the handlebars forward, or get high bend bars, Steg Pegz,
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When standing in the correct default body position, the tall enduro rider is crouched lower than the average rider which will be more tiring. This also puts his body weight to the rear more, which can affect the centre of gravity. When the tall rider is forced to sit more to the rear, this ain't what you want dude - cramped and feet are very vulnerable. And this cramped position makes the sitting/standing transition very tiring, a tough situation when good enduro technique requires both constantly.
So the tall rider wants to do all sorts of enduro bike mods and the setup should make the cockpit larger. Mount the bars forward. I have used the Rox pivoting risers very successfully as these push the bars forward, and up as well. Remember though, too far forward and your handling is affected. Bar risers and high bend bars? Some love them, some hate risers, we've done a vid about risers.
Move your footpegs lower and further back. The Fastway footpegs from Promotobillet are the most popular ones and several of our guys use them. Some claim they change the centre of gravity too much or hit in ruts sooner, we haven't found any issues yet and love them. Consider getting some larger footpegs too.
A higher seat is good for many tall riders. You aren't as cramped in the sitting position, and the sitting/standing transition is easier too. Strap a cushion on your bike first and see if you think it's worth buying a tall seat or not. Some tall riders say a tall seat makes it easier to grip the bike with their knees too.
Steg Pegz. Not everyone likes these but I love them. Tall riders are pushed backward and forwards on the bike more, and these take all the strain off your upper body. Watch this video link for more info. If you have big feet, it might be worth getting a longer gear shift lever so you aren't changing gear by mistake.
Some guys suggest increasing your wheelbase by messing around with your chain length and sprockets to move the rear wheel back as far as possible. I don't know if this helps, but figure it's worth mentioning.
Top riders are super fit and even very tall riders like David Knight leave their bikes completely stock in terms of bars, seat and footpegs. In fact I've heard stories of him telling other riders to get that shit off their bike! However, I think the majority of us are much happier to have some comfort on the bike and possibly sacrifice a bit of performance our gumby skills can't reach anyway.
So what can tall rider do other than bike setup? Try changing your riding style. Grip the bike more with your legs. In our coaching, Birchy said to focus on your lower legs. Point your toes in and try gripping with the bike with your ankles. If you do fit a taller seat, you may find you can grip the bike with your knees instead. Body positioning. Generally you'll be less cramped when standing. And most of us sit far more than we should when dirt riding. See our vid here about body positioning. There are actually three different positions for your boots on the footpegs. The more you ride on the balls of your feet, the more room you will have on the bike. See our video about foot positioning.
BIKE CHOICE FOR TALLER RIDERS
There are long debates about this. Personally I haven't found any dirt bike that feels more comfortable. They all feel far too small until i do all my frankenstein mods to them. All I can suggest is ride different bikes to see if any of them feel better.
So good luck all you tall freaks of nature. Ride tall!
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I'm 6'9" and my 2016 CRF450r feels like it was built for a small elf. Thanks for the tips.
Me too. Trying to get on with my crf450rx. Its tiny. Im thinking tall seat and risers
As a tall rider... I approve of this message.
and i look up at you in appreciation of your feedback, aserdy :)
primates make the best dirt riders of course!
I'm only 12 and I'm 5'6 riding a Honda CRF150R big wheel. with bar risers. I'm still too tall. Lol, I'm getting a KTM or Honda 250 soon tho so no need to worry. yet.
Triple, I have 2004 250X and a 2014 250W and they're both great bikes. You really can't go wrong with either one. They're different, the W doesn't quite have as much low end torque but it's very fun if you like to rev it a little. The W also feels lighter on the move even though they're fairly close in weight. The X has better torque and feels a little more stable. These of course are just the opinion of an over the hill Pokey (not even up to Gumby standards yet-just the side kick).
I was either going to get a KTM 250 sx-f or a Honda CRF 250R
Just shy of 6'2" here (187 cm for the rest of the world) so not a freak but my KLX250 flt like a 3/4 size bike when I got it. Since then I've had the footpegs re-welded further back, raised the handlebars with RoxRisers, reshaped the seat (not higher, just flatter) and the biggie: had 1 inch added to the swingarm. Now it fits.
Good info as always, Barry. Thanks for this!
what a breath of fresh air. Thank you!
Thanks for the Steg pegs tip! On my KLR I ride standing on the passenger pegs. I have high bars and 2" Rox risers too. When sitting, my toes are pointed down so I adjust the levers down as far as I can, yet remain above the skid plate bottom keeping it the lowest point. Otherwise I have to point my toes outward keeping them away from the levers.
Now that I'm building a new KTM 690 Enduro R, I'm going with the Clake 2 bar mounted rear brake eliminating the laver. Installing MotoBau Beartrap lowering pegs, 4" high bars with a Scotts BRE isolator a tall seat (not sure which one to go with. Ideas?) and have 1" risers available if needed. Like you, I want to be comfortable sitting for 100's of miles and have an energy saving standing position when off road. I'm good with compromising a bit of handling for comfort!
Another quick note on tall setup. @eyalcr500 mentioned that if you are tall you are generally heavier than most. Not because you are fat, you are simply a larger human. Don't make the mistake of buying a tall soft seat, buy a tall HARD seat. When sitting, the soft foam compresses and you lose all advantage gained by having a tall seat. The tall hard certainly makes sitting standing transitions easier. The other comment would be NEVER to stand up using the muscles in your legs. Have patience and wait for a trail feature to either kick you up using the shock or the trail drops away and you can straighten your legs without effort. After a while, these features become readily apparent and you can conserve a lot of energy if you're tall...
excellent points, especially given the dodgy source lol. at some point i'll redo the vid about conserving energy when riding, i'm keen to work in that point about using features in the trail to kick you up into the standing position.
I always look for small bumps to help me with that, since I race 90 min to 120 min hare scrambles! (cross country/enduro)
great and useful video again for a tall rider same as you, another video worth every penny literally
Coming from a Honda Hornet I feel like my dual sport has plenty of room.. so far... Though I found out the hard way, that clenching the bike with my feet while standing will put my leg into the exhaust pipe, which probably won't be much of a problem once I get proper boots and pants.. and a heat shield.. hurt and burn, live and learn.. :D
The video I needed. Thanks, mate!
At 6'2" I found my 450x to tall. The rr250 a bit cramped. But for racing I like the lower seat hight as I feel I can move around more. Especially on steep drop offs/hils. The foot pegs would be something to consider for sure.
thank you so much for this.. I'm 6 foot 4..
Me too it's kinda hard to ride when that tall lol
Yup, i'm tall too, every bike I have looks small with me on :P, Im using high bend handlebars and higher seat (+20mm)
btw, I was talking to Knighter and he said he's using higher seats too, not these super high, but 10-20mm higher ones.
But i think there is more pros than cons of being tall in the woods :P
i am 6'3" and riding an x trainer. already have the bar risers installed with stock bars. maybe a different bend of bars will work better? after watching vid i just ordered the fastway pegs. i been putting them off for a while. finally went ahead and ordered them.
GOOD GOOD points ! im not super tall ( 6'2 " ) but i still struggle with getting the right posture and style. the key things i've done was get my hammer head shifter for a size 12 1/2 which just extends the shifter about 5 mm longer than stock.
adjusted levers to help encourage me to hold on to the bars with my elbows UP!!!! Lastly i Rotated my renthal bars forward enough to where it i feel like i freed up space between my chest and bars and now my arms feel nice and open.
Next is seat. i want to make my bike feel as narrow as possible.
Wish me luck ! i'll do some reviews of it when its done.
i wish you luck as instructed, guy of reviews. good to hear you are keeping the elbows up, that's always my weak point (one of many).
appreciate your words of wisdom Barry
thanks, looking up 'wisdom' now to see what it means (i hope it's a compliment)
i'm around 192cm too and trust me, if you have problem gripping the bike a higher seat will help, it sure did in my case, i also run bar risers with the standard ktm bar (i bloody need those risers, i can't ride well all crouched) and i'd love to try lowere pegs, but they are to expansive ahahah, as always thanks for the video Barry and good luck to all the tall monsters like us out there
i might try one of these tall seats one day.....
and the transition from seated to the standing position is easier of course
Steg pegs is the way to go
I wanted this on a separate comment so please bear with me. I enjoy the way you produce your videos that while you're both speaking and playing back ground music, you can still hear the beautiful music of the bikes' engines. As you know, far too many videos drown out this sound entirely and I really think it takes away some (or most) of the essence of what those riders are trying to express. As far as the music goes, it's not something I would listen to on my own but I'm quite happy to listen to it during your videos. I now associate this style of music with your videos and it seems like 'home'. Thanks.
thanks fredman, it takes a ridiculous amount of audio editing to make it all work. but the editing pros always say audio can easily be more important than the video itself in making it worth watching AND listening to!
Thanks for this. I'm 6'8" tall. On my stock DRZ, when I stand, it's extremely unstable. Even dangerous. It feels like a mini bike from up there.
I'm working on it....
Great into thank you!
Yep, clench the bike with ankles and calves. The high seat can work for the lower part of the knee to rest on, probably like a backwards steg peg.
I can't tell if Cedric's facial expressions are that of happiness, or or shear fright lol!!!!
great video
I'm 1.85m. The problem is that my legs are longer than a normal person should have. It makes things difficult. When sitting i have to sit on the very back of the seat to cover the rear brake. When standing it feels strange to control the bike sometimes and so on... But there are some good things about it to so i can deal with it :)
Your the man. I'm 6 10 and building a bike I will use your tips for sure
awesome! What bike are you going to build? Im really interested to build one for myself to, I'm 6'8''
I'm 6'4 thanks for this video!!!
I’m 6ft2 and at the time was 85kg 6% body fat ex world championship mx2 rider from 2010-2012 rode Suzuki which wasn’t ideal for my size and bike was 38hp slug then Honda next year was a bit small for me and underpowered and last year was on a ktm was much better size wise and power used a raised seat abs found that a bit helpful but was way to soft issue always was my boots catching on my tank shrouds out of corner and dragging my leg out corners. always found it better to run stock set up if you’re a faster rider just get set of renthal 604 fat bars and I always used knee pads over knee braces cause my knees took a lot of brunt from being longer . Being tall helped me be a great sand rider but changed my style that affected my hard pack speed all round . Being tall as a pro is a disadvantage especially weight wise
Try riding in the afternoon. I'm 2cm taller in the morning than at the end of the day. It's because my back cramps up. I'm not tall anyway 6'2 in the am, and 6'1pm ;)
I feel like Kawasaki's are better for tall riders I heard they have a lager seat to peg radios but i don't know if that's true i own a 2013 KX450 that's heavily modified by pro circuit and it suits me much better than a Suzuki or Yamaha I feel really cramped on those too although the with of the Yamaha between your legs dose make it feel very nimble I like the thinness of the Yamaha.
I needed to hear that intro man
Does anyone have any feedback on how big the Sherco bikes are?
At 6 foot 3 inches kinda tall I have found that a 2009 wr 250 Husky with a tall seat is just as good as it gets ... I hope this helps some one ...
Woah, where was this video all my life
im not the 6'4" (192 cm) freak some of you are but at 6 foot (182 cm) with a 32 (81cm) inch inseem dirt bikes are still cramped. the fast way pegs helped with my over sized feet by lowering and moving back the the peg as much as it helped give some more room in tbe cock pit.
i tried a tall sest and found it didnt allow me to get low enough when "riding the tank" in corners. at least switching back and forth i preferred the base seat. also o found my self sotting more do to comfort. the ktms have 2 positions and you can turn the mounts to make 2 more. the miunts are offset on the pumkins. im in position 3 which is forward with the mounts facing back. my 6'4" goon of a friend is all the way forward number 4 and just recently discovered the fast way pegs. helped a lot. we both run taller bend bars. we've both also found that bar risers snd tall seats hibder us racing and even just hooning the trails.
as for running the wheel as far back with sprocket and chain. addi g wheel base will make the bike less agile and harder to turn. it will increase stability at speed and make slight difference in wheel lift on climbs and decent. the linger the wheel base the more you sacrifice traction. 2 inches 5 cm is noticable. I strive to have my bije as short as possible
I’m 6’5 and just look tall don’t feel tall on the bike
6 foot really isn't tall you don't really belong here should check out standard video guides
I am 1m 97cm almost 2m.Can you suggest me enduro/cross bike with 125ccm? :D
Thank you so much for this video! I'm as vertically fat as you are and have the same problems. After a long search I found a higher seat and it made the bike handle totally different. Best money I ever spend! My biggest problem was and still is the rear brake. When set up for use when standing, it was almost impossible to reach the pedal when sitting, due to my cramped position. Did you encounter this issue? The higher seat helped out, but it's still a bit of a hassle to reach the rear brake. Maybe I'm just lazy.
definitely a problem to operate the rear brake when sitting, unless i'm almost sitting on the rear fender. in birchy's coaching, he said to brake while standing and only sit at the last possible moment as you enter the corner.... assuming its a tight corner of course, otherwise he keeps standing.
Thanks for the tip! Have you ridden a recent model dual sport yet? I would love to see your review about the WR250R or the CRF250L. You will love and hate them.
At 6'2" I run a set of bar risers and Moose racing Pro footpegs, that is all I've found I need to make my bikes comfortable. I will say I have to contend with face slapper branches than my no so sasquatch friends.
i reckon around that six foot mark is great for dirt riding... you can touch the ground easily and still fit on the bikes without making them too much of a frankestein.
I see two tall racing have shut up shop. Bugger, looked like a great idea.
This is the main reason i miss my KTM 380.
It was way too powerful and easy to stall for me but the size was just spot on!
Have a KDX now and its not comfortable to ride at all.
So the 380 was a tall bike then? My brother used to own one, he's just over six foot and loved it.
@@crosstrainingenduro not sure if its much taller than the KDX, but the geometry was much better for taller riders.
More space between the pegs and seat, taller handlebars, the width of the bike was also really nice, easy to clamp it with your knees.
I think it was the perfect mix between the comfy seat style of the 90s and agressive geometry of the 2000s.
As 201 cm tall these are good points!
Great vid, - what's your thoughts on Tall riders and TRIAL's bikes ?
I put a set of very tall two inch risers on mine as otherwise I'd get a sore back quickly, Marty. It didn't seem to affect the handling but I was only riding in C grade...
Great tips at 195 I struggle.
I'm 16 and 192 cm or 6 foot 4 inches. I just keep getting bigger with no end in sight still. I guess I just don't complain about this stuff because I didn't know there were stuff to help XD
I feel you kid I was 6 foot 7 at 13. Now at 30 I'm 6 foot 9
I have to be honest, and I don't know how or why but my essentially stock 2016 300RR beta (in terms of ergonomics) feels much more roomy than the 2016 husqvarna TE 300, I'm forunate enough to have the ability to ride both of them back to back and my knees just feel more in my face on the husqvarna. I've done no measuring of distances on ether bike but I know the TE 300 feels much more cramped when I get on it. (I'm 6'3") The funny thing is, I'm pretty sure on paper the beta has a smaller cockpit or triangle.
you hear all sorts of conflicting reports from various riders, i wonder sometimes if it's to do with some of have have longer or shorter torsos, legs and arms in various proportions so simple height isn't the best predictor of which bikes will suit best?
Thats definitely an interesting question to ask.
I think this is key. I'm only slightly over average height (6' 2", but biased with longer legs). Husky FE 350 (or the previous 'Berg) felt much more roomy to me than Beta RR 350. I think this was mostly due to handlebar height/positioning. Somehow it felt that the handlebars on Beta were quite high and pushed into my lap and I was riding way over the bar all the time. And very cramped. Same thing with Sherco.
Not that Husky was perfect either, stock setup handlebar height is way too low for any support to lean on. Once the bar was pushed to 2nd forward position and raising the bar by 1cm I feel way more comfortable.
I'm 6' 1", is there a way to lift the rear (TAIL) like 5 to 7 inches? someone said a longer shock might do...but which one? and how long should it be?
you'd have to ask a suspension shop about that one, sounds interesting...
CROSS TRAINING ENDURO SKILLS yeah, and someone else said that they can solder the bottom part that holds the shock a little higher, and that would make the bike raise in the back.
I'm 6'7" and ride a 06 yz250. I have RC high bars but I've noticed they somewhat cause more of a strain toward my upper back, do you have a set of bars you recommend? Also do you know of any companies with extended shift and brake pedals?
never messed around with bars at all, just the rox pivoting risers.
I made this mistake for years running rc high bars. Rc bars taper in loads which then naturally flairs ur elbows in. I swapped to the 997 I think the Yamaha high. More of a straight bar with least amount of sweep. Then raised the bar via the bar clamps. I look much better on the bike in the attach position
My wife is 5 foot 3 and I'm trying really hard to make a full size bike fit her. I can adjust the bars and shave the seat ect. but my goal is getting her feet on the ground with out destroying the quality of the suspension. How low is to low? How do i make sure the front and rear are dropped evenly? She can ride the bike but it's to tall for her to kick start on her own and there is pretty much no foot dabbing or walking the bike over tuff terrain.
i think you'd need to talk to a decent suspension specialist, kevin.
I feel attacked to see our risers feature here hahah, they are so tall for rally use so you can fit a scotts damper underneath. Im a strong advocate for not fitting risers where possible. This video is so useful to send to others
I measure 1m90, I see far ahead into the tracks :p
0:15 got me laughing 😂😂
Good video, my only suggestion might be to quantify what too tall or too long (boot size you perverts) is. I'm 57 and 6' and on my Honda 250X, I put in bar risers and feel they help me quite a bit, my boot size is 12 and I've felt I could use a longer shift lever, especially now that I'm trying to stand up more. I don't feel the need to move my foot pegs but perhaps that would be wise. I also have a Katy Em 250W without any modifications and I have a hard time standing on hill climbs because the bars are back (I just found out I can move them forward-I'm dense I know) and climbing while standing puts me in a very awkward position; so I find I don't stand as much and I'm much more sore the next day in the shoulders and thighs.So, the point to my rambling is... at what height do YOU think you should start adjusting this stuff? Also, what size boot do you think would benefit a longer shift/brake lever? Is 12 (46 Euro I think) large enough to start thinking about this?
i didn't include any suggestions regarding height for two reasons... first was that as you know most top riders say you shouldn't need these mods. and some tall guys so seem quite happy with a stock bike, while others like me complain endlessly and ache all over after trying to ride without these mods.
the second factor is it's about more than just height. just some guys have a long torso but short legs. or the other way around. or a second head lol. so i figure it just comes down to a personal decision on whether you feel you need any, or all, of these mods. ditto on boot size, it would be up to the individual. i've never changed my lever but then i am a tight arse with money. :)
Thanks for the response Barry. I remember the video where it was said to leave the bike setup more or less stock but I tend to agree with you that as we age and probably won't be swapping bikes for any reasons besides personal, that it behooves us to set up our bikes to make them as comfortable and efficient as possible to us individually. You might as well argue to leave the suspension stock so you can jump from bike to bike and not have to worry about customized suspension setup. Have I gone too far?
Great vid like always!!!!
Why no one is just bulding a bigger bike for taller guys? I still not understand it. Since years I'm screaming it out of my window.
There exists 1Million different bikes to choose from and all are too small. Can no one just make ONE bike for taller guys?
Please BETA or KTM (or anyone else)...just make a 300EXC XL or a RR300 XL. I even would buy a Harley Davidsion dirtbike if they would make it XL :)
For what we need to choose between 250/390/430/480? All of the same dimensions!?
I can live with 5 or... hell even 10PS less if the bike would just fit.
Check out the 2Tall kits, they increase the frame size but are only available for KTM and certain Huskys.
Thx for the reply! I oversaw that in the video. Just watched a installation video for the 2Tall Racing Spacer Kits.
But if I understand it correct it not really changes the frame size. It lifts up the handlebar and the seat&tank up and to the back?
Ahh, you are totally right. It "fakes" a larger frame. I have heard nothing but good things but with their limited choice of bikes KTM and some Husky, it's tough to get in a position to try a kit.
if i made the move to husky or ktm i'd be keen grab one of those kits and review it... and particularly see if it worked better than just the usual mods suggested in this vid.
i have the problem that i have a very smal legs but a tall body so what could i doo about that
beta xtrainer with risers?
Hey! :)
I watch your movies for a long time, and i bought a trial bike. Now i dont know how to setup suspension. I think my rear schock is too hard, maybe some tutorial?
thanks for help :)
www.wdtc.org.au/how-to-ride-trials.htm
i read that but still dont know ;D what is sag? (i am from poland and i know english only from school :D)
google has online dictionaries......
sag
1.sink, subside, or bulge downwards under weight or pressure or through lack of strength.
2.decline to a lower level, usually temporarily.
thank you very much :)
and they wouldn't sag at all since they'd be going to the gym regularly... or am i just stereotyping SAGs unfairly?
im 6 foot tall is that considered tall for riding ? i ride a 2009 yz250 and i cant get comfortable on it. my shoulders and arms also ache after i ride
I feel the same way I'm also 6ft. I use to ride a 07 kx250 2 stroke. Loved it. Got my new 2018 yz250 and it feels like a jockey looks on a race horse. Pegs feel to high and bars feel low.
6'10'' (208cm) here with 40in inseam, when you done laughing, any advice what bike to look at? I owned 2009 ktm 690 enduro for a year or so. Siting on the back I rode it without any tall mods, been cramped a bit, couldn't drive it longer than 2hrs because of my knees starting to kill me, but that's the life we live. Now I want to get back and have some fun in trails without braking the bank. Want a lighter bike, thinking of 07-13 made 250-300 2 stroke. I know no bike will be right size, but maybe some of you tried more than I did , and can give me some starting point? Any advice appreciated I'm still new to bikes and that ktm was my first and only bike
this vid es all the advice we've got for tall riders unfortunately
What did you end up going with out of curiosity? Are you still riding today? (5 years after your comment)
From a physics standpoint, at that height I would really look into the tall hard seat and longer swingarm if possible. Someone's on comments above said they lengthened it, maybe something a good welder could do?
Make sure to get proper springs on the bike for rider weight too.
I have 36" inseam and always feel like my knees and feet are in the way... I sympathize with your pain at 40" inseam!
I’m 5 foot 6 inches I have a Honda 2007 crf100 because it was the only one I could afford any suggestions to help me fit it better and to let you know I have long legs
we've got a similar vid about setup for shorter riders
CROSS TRAINING ENDURO SKILLS thanks for the tip but I recently upgraded to a 230
I am 6'4" and the thing about sitting far back on the seat is my biggest problem
yes, because our legs get so bent over once we are forward. :(
CROSS TRAINING ENDURO SKILLS very true, I guess it's something us tall guys have to deal with though, it's definitely not gonna stop me from riding!
I’ve put bar risers on my wr 450 2022 and moved them forward and still feel like I’m falling over the front of it
Tried footpegs like the Fastway that drop down and back a bit?
Pls do a 2 vs 4 stroke video
done two indepth ones already. and talked about it in heaps of other vids. th-cam.com/video/vf7Ls_mZCs4/w-d-xo.html
Have you done a video on cornering yet?
th-cam.com/video/vf7Ls_mZCs4/w-d-xo.html
+CROSS TRAINING ENDURO SKILLS My thankfulnes of this chanel's existence has gone from high to really high, thanks.
I’m 6’2 and it’s so frustrating how quickly get fatigued. Mainly arm pump.
Shifting is also a big issue
Wait I’m like 6ft or something would a pit bike be to small
Apparently a very common birth defect is missing a lumbar vertebrae; who'd a thunk! I'm just shy of 6' but my lower ribs virtually touch my hips due to the aforementioned deformity, my knees touch my elbows on a lot of racing bikes... might explain a few things... now I'm nudging 50 I'm looking at pivot type bar RISERS and custom seats...
I'm 2m/6"7 tall and I ride 50ccm enduro.I can't do tight turns or even turn handlebars because of my knees.Riding in hard terains makes me tired af.But I love it and I can't help myself😂.BTW only 16years old...
that's hard work for sure. dallas from traction erag in the canadian vids is 6"8' and has a very high seat on his FE450. i'm 6"4 and can barely touch the ground when i'm on it.
Igor Vincic I have long legs and on a smaller bike I found the Rox 2" risers and a very straight bend bar helped solve this. I used the Pro Taper Factory Suzuki / KTM bend. It's 3.63" rise and only 1.85" pullback. I believe it is the straightest bar they make. Kept the ends of the bars away from my legs and knees.
2m is 6”6
Is Sedrick 7 feet tall?
6’7 and it’s been a struggle... also don’t know what that is in meters
Same. I grip the seat with my shins.lol
6'9 so I just bought a quad 😆
Also 6ft4 here. We can at least paddle like nobodies business, while the rest can't reach the floor on steep rocky climbs and are falling over into the rocks xD
Side note, my lower back is what takes a major beating. I think this is mostly due to poor posture combined with carrying so much shit on me on rides. And too much sitting of course
AND, at least when you're on the side of a hill, you can still have both feet touch the ground:) I've had most of my "falls" from leaning the wrong direction and my foot still being too many inches above the ground to stop my tip over. Stupid I know but stupid is as stupid does. Wait.....
What cc are these bikes? They look light.
300cc
36" inseams do not go well for motorcycles
So I'm 6 ft 5 and got into enduro few months back. Loving it but I am struggling with my height. What are the most effective mods? Been thinking about them rolling bar raisers and some Steg pegs
for high people? ?
i always find it best to simply not ride for about six hours after a joint
Tall rider checking in 2 meters. Thanks for the video
I’m 199cm haha close
im tall but mainly the strugle for me is that i have size 14US feet and find i am pushing the stand down while im riding and i frequently hit the gear lever and brake leaver. do u know a good brand that would sell longer ones?
pretty much no idea, covered my lack of knowledge in the video disclaimer.
What bike is that red bike he's riding
same as the one in the pics probably
THANK EE THANK EE THANK EE !!!! we can always use more tips for NORMAL sized folks !!! :-)
"normal" being over six foot of course!
Even my old xr600r looks small with me on it.
I look way awkward on my kx 100 😭😭😭
I ride a Honda XR650L Supermoto and it's tall.
Thanks brother, tall ppl problems am I right!?
Short people will never understand our pain 😁
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I am 197cm and my knees get so much wear...
i could barely walk after some rides. but all the mods in this vid have made a huge difference. especially those steg pegz, although they aren't everyone's cup of tea.
Lol. It’s raining. 😀👍
I love the penis comment 😂😂 being 6.6 I laughed hard at this
Im 16 5'10 150lbs
Probably 125 2 stroke /250 4 stroke size right?
Nope 150r biggest bike im allowed to get 😬
nathan _86 still good bro. Be grateful
As a 6’ 3’’ Cédric, I had a good laughs when I saw the skeleton
No mention of leg operation to get them shortened???
i tried that edgar and now i can barely walk lol
Your videos are great but getting some of the parts you mention in the UK is a pain and it seems like there are no alternatives.
im 6ft 6...
I'm 6'9" (206 cm). It's really hard to cover the rear brake during wheelies.
im 6'6 thought i had it bad.. what do you ride?
@@neilcampbell6571 6'7'' ride a KTM 690 Enduro R
@@neilcampbell6571 yeah same here haha
@@dirtbikedude2443 196cm Same here :)
I'm 6 foot 8" and totally proportionate.
I'm only as thick as a tin can but I am long.😎
same height as dallas from traction erag. the only guy i have looked up to in the past few years. :)
Same height here, you should subscribe to our mag and you'll see lots of 6' 8" on "small" dirtbikes. It's quite possible to set bikes up so they are comfortable. Comfort rules when you are simply a weekend warrior out to have a blast with your friends... don't listen to the pros!
agreed, sorry pro riders but i like my comfort! this magazine is very bit as good as my vids (which i know potentially isn't really saying much lol) tractionerag.ca/
Getting rid of the boots and wearing thin sneakers helped me so much
Get fitter you lazy bugger! Costs less and feels good. Just messing - nice vid mate highlighting useful options for riders.
yamaha feels best for tall riders
Here a 2.13m rider
yeah... :) :) :) tell'em !!! all the experts that try to teach the correct body position : " grab the bike with your knees to increase control " ..... thanks a lot ! try grab the bike with your knees when your knees are above the top of the seat/tank :) :) :) the only thing i can grab with my knees are the radiator shrouds - IF i stand with bent knees. let's face it - bikes are not built for tall guys. AND don't forget that when you're 6' 4" even if you're skinny,you're already 210-220 pounds,which means the suspension will NEVER be good for you as it can be for the average rider ,no matter what you'll change ):
I noticed this on my last ride. Clench the tank with your calves? When the race pundits say a rider who's 5'11" or 6' is too tall for a 250, you know the bikes are designed for someone5'6" to 5'9". Let alone those guys who are taller than this.My son is 6'4" and 163 lbs. I think he's really far too thin but he's an adult and happy at his weight so who am I to argue?
well,tell him to thank God he's only 163lbs. - i'm 6'4" and 220 lbs. without clothes :) when you're that heavy,that's it,you're lost for off road. it doesn't matter if it's 220 fat or 220 muscullar, the bikes aren't for such big guys. sad.
I'm 6'2 about 230 and I ride a cr250 with a 290 big bore kit and I just lean back a little more I've never really felt cramped on it
I think older cr250 sir a little taller any way I felt more cramped when I had my crf450
I can't go ride today because it is raining snow and i don't have winter tyres on my car:(
Raining snow? LOL.
What?
Sorry, round here we say its snowing. I've never heard the term raining snow; rain is liquid water while snow is frozen water. I'm not complaining about your post, it was just an amusing way of phrasing what you experienced.
Well english isn't my first and strongest language so in finnish we say "sataa lunta-raining snow." Sorry for not writing terms correctly... i will go and give myself a good punishment for letting you down. I think good punishment could be wasting my life writing this comment...
Klaani K No worries, I thought it was fun way to write it. Also, if you speak any more than one language, you have me beat so I praise you. I've tried to learn German (my mom was Swiss/Suise) but I never had anyone to practice with so I never got very far. Believe me, I meant no offense or to degrade your post and I apologize if I did.
why is your channel making slow progress? with tips like these and almost everyday useful vlogs like these people should subscribe to your content. I really like most of your videos ,keep creating such noble content,with fun . cheers
It's gotta be the voice.
yep. the voice. poor presentation. crap riding. hopeless video editing. boring content. oh and bad choice of music. otherwise the vids are brilliant.
I have the opposite problem, I'm short as hell. And loads of people say it doesn't because there are plenty of other short female riders. But these "short riders" are like 5'3-5'5 and I'm 5ft on the dot :p
five foot gets very tricky on all dirt bikes allyson, did you see the links to the short rider setup vid?
CROSS TRAINING ENDURO SKILLS Yes I have, it was actually the first video I saw from your channel in my quest for tips for short riders a while ago. It's incredibly difficult to ride on any dirt bike, just think about it for a moment on just how short FIVE FEET really is😂
Nonetheless I enjoy it and on the street I ride a grom. Street bikes are much heavier than me (I weigh 115 lbs) and is way more costly if I accidentally drop the bike in comparison to a dirt bike. Hence why I bought the little thing lol. Though I ride a grom, I actually have a very tall dirt bike... it's a KTM 250 XC-F 🙈
My friends think I'm fucking insane for having it hahaha
But I love it and I can handle it☺️
5 years late but.... I think megs braap , Megan Griffiths is on the shorter side. I think she lists her mods somewhere but if you can't find them you can reach out of Facebook or Instagram I'm sure she would be happy to share.
I'm a car guy. amd ive really been wanting to get into bikes. but at 204 cm, the more I look into it the more discouraged I am.
dallas from traction erag is around that height jacob, he's comfy on an FE450 with raised seat and bar risers. :)