jza Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 Hey Guys, I'm 6ft 3. If i stand up straight on my 4RT i can't hold on to the bars - have to bend forward to grab them properly. Just been watching a Trial at my local club - all the experts seem to be able to stand completely straight up and hold the bars without bending. This seems to help them "manhandle" the bike over the rocks etc I have the "highest" Renthal bars... Does it matter in the slightest? Should i / can i get "extenders" that will bring the bars towards me and what is the correct setup? Jza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricksta Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 Best option- bend ya knees, if you notice dougie riding he has to bend his knees and lean over onto the bars. carnt say i know anybody who rides standing straight up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spud Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 (edited) In a Mick Andrews video he made reference to a taller rider being slightly disadvantage with his height and he recommended higher bars. I'm not as tall as you but i raised my bars on my Gas Gas because i felt they were a little low - see picture below Edited February 25, 2007 by spud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxy Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 i use to find that with my bars striaght up or at 90 degrees to the floor that my back would hurt after a while riding so i moved the bars forward abit which seems to be alot better but really it depends on what feels comfortable to you and doesn`t hurt you. the risers will probably help you out quite a bit as they will be making the bars higher so you dont have to crouch as much to reach the bars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shercrazy Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 LOOK AT GEOFF AARON! HE'S A GORILLA! BUT STANDING ON THE BIKE YOU SHOULD BEND AT THE KNEES TO SUIT YOUR HEIGHT, I'VE NEVER SAW ANYONE RIDE STRAIGHT LEGGED, UNLESS A FIRST TIMER, ANY ALTERATIONS YOU MAKE TO THE BARS COMPROMISES THE BALANCE OF THE BIKE, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motojojo Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 Jza, I'm 6ft 1in and I have tall fat bars with 3/8in risers. I ride with my back strait but my knees are bent outward so the bike can work under me. I bet if you watch those top riders again their knees are bent and they are standing upright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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