T700 and Short Riders

[seaWall]

i am 5'7 or 170cm and i really want this bike and i am planning to buy this bike.  how do you guys, short riders, deal with the seat height?  i am new to adv riding and this was my number one concern.  if anyone can give a detailed review about being short and owning a t700 that would be great.  and if anyone can post pics about this topic that would be great aswell.  thanks

[HoboHighlander]

@seaWall Just saw this thread and since nobody has chimed in for you I thought I'd give my 2 cents.

 

I'm 5'8" with a 30"-ish inseam. I've got the T7 in stock setup right now and find the seat height just a bit too high. It's perfectly manageable on the street as long as you pay attention; I can get both feet touching and just lean the bike a little bit to feel confident on one foot. I'm wearing Forma Adventure boots to give a little more reach.

 

That being said I wouldn't be able to get a foot down unexpectedly and off-road it would probably be a problem.

 

I'm hesitant to do a  lowering kit because it creates issues with the side-stand (mixed reports on this) and possibly the center stand. Not to mention I just don't like the notion of getting a bike with a certain amount of travel and losing 3/4" of it right away (not that I'm experienced enough/aggressive enough to ever need it!). One reason I WOULD consider the lowering links is that it would lower the whole bike's center of gravity, which would make those low-speed turns a little easier. Such a turn was the cause of my first drop so far.

 

I do have a Seat Concepts lower seat foam kit on order and I think that will instill a lot more confidence.

 

Hope that helps!

Edited December 9, 2020 by HoboHighlander
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[TonyVito]

I am 5’7”, I fitted Rally Raid lowering links  that drop the seat height 40mm (1 3/4”) I also pushed the forks 25mm (1”) to compensate and help keep the steering geometry. I regularly ride off road and haven’t found any bottoming out on big hits or woops.

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[Matth]

Im 5,7 and low single seat. I had put lowerink however took it off again as centre stand scuffed a few times.

also when i put my panniers and camping kit etc it was tooo low.

im on tip toe. 30 inch leg.

 

there are so many lowering options available to assist, its a brilliant bike so you may find your potential issue is just forgotten!

 

let us know how you get on and send some pixs

Edited December 9, 2020 by Matth

[norton73]

i'm 5'9" with a 30" inseam.  Stock, I could get one foot down on the ball of my foot, or both down on the very tip of my toes.

I put 20mm RR links and pushed the forks up 15mm. I can get the ball of both feet on the ground now with boots on.

I also installed the 90mn RR spring at the same time. So far, I have only been able to do a short street ride since the change, the bike handles well enough, full lock u turns are no problem, fast sweepers were fine.

I'm hoping to find time for some fireroads soon.

[MGG]

I guess that new products are on the planning table ... here is the link to the lowered kickstand/side stand discussion ... 

 

[Gekkdroid]

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