Two questions.

[SteveD]

If you're b/w 5,11 and 6,3 the reach should be fine.

If you have weak wrists and/or are prone to a sore neck, then taller bars will help, eg LS or K75 or K1 bars are the usual suggestions. A stomach friendly NSAID also might help on a long ride.

The relationship of the height of the screen to the helmet has considerable affect on comfort via buffeting. Choices there are taller bars (helmet a tad higher), taller screen or a shorter screen...whatever suits the rider's body habitus really. I use stock bars and a shorter screen...and earplugs.

[bbelk]

If you are physically fit (yoga?) the riding position should not be a problem.

Right - and I shouldn't have to get up twice a night to pee.

[ME 109]

If my RS had slightly higher bars I could probably see the headlight bulb and not just the headlight.

[khittner1]

Ah! I hadn't heard the suggested height range before, but it makes sense. At 5'8" in my best days, and probably a tad less now, I'm explicably less enthusiastic about an RS than Stermer and Egan, who are both considerably lankier gentlemen.

[PAS]

If you are physically fit (yoga?) the riding position should not be a problem.

Right - and I shouldn't have to get up twice a night to pee.

Dont worry, it will be soon enough when you pee three times and never get up!

[daz]

I've not even looked at this bike yet but I have the hots for it! I have to calm down before I go look at it. In other words, is there something I should inspect that I would not otherwise be cognizant of?

You've given me a lot to cogitate on. I may be able to look at the bike tomorrow.

[SteveD]

If you are physically fit (yoga?) the riding position should not be a problem.

Right - and I shouldn't have to get up twice a night to pee.

Dont worry, it will be soon enough when you pee three times and never get up!

Make like a long distance rider...use something you don't need to get up for. You may be surprised how many older blokes use such a system.


The real worry is when the "other" exhaust needs nocturnal plumbing. I won't show you those pictures for fear of full frightener overload!

[bbelk]

You may be surprised how many older blokes use such a system.

It will be awhile before I am that fucking old.

[Rob]

You may be surprised how many older blokes use such a system.

It will be awhile before I am that fucking old.

A hospital urinal is a true delight when you live in a 2-story house, and the bathroom is downstairs.
I got the idea from my late brother, who used one to try and improve his sleep (apnea).

[ME 109]

It will be awhile before I am that fucking old.

Er, you might not be fucking, just old.