Challenges for the Girls

racedoll · 11-18-2009, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TYEster

Oh right, I forgot this is a gender-biased poll...

Well my only addition to that is just making at all costs, to avoid smashing the 'boys above all else. The rest goes

OK. I feel like I need to include the ladies since TYE pointed out I was gender-biased.

Ladies, what are your challenges, other than the men?!

CrazyKell · 11-18-2009, 06:40 PM

Hmmm...well not necessarily because I'm a female but more because I'm short. :P

I've never been able to flat foot a bike....but I've also never had a huge problem with it. I've just gotten used to it.

Other than that, the only "challenge" I've had with riding is guys thinking it's my boyfriend's bike or that I'm riding on the back.

No biggie though.

Fleck750 · 11-18-2009, 08:56 PM

I'll second the seat height on standard bikes. Cost me 250 bucks in Progressive shocks to get it comfortable.

And no one asks if it's my bike, the spikes take care of those thoughts.

HokieDNA01 · 11-18-2009, 08:57 PM

Wish I could back the bike up while actually on it. Wish I could avoid the occational drop due to my height. Other then that I haven't really had too many issues.

TYEster · 11-18-2009, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by racedoll

OK. I feel like I need to include the ladies since TYE pointed out I was gender-biased.

Ladies, what are your challenges, other than the men?!

Well you asked for the GUYS and most of the guys seemed to mention how to ride being a man, I assumed it was gender-biased.

I however am not gender biased, I give equal opportunity.

lauralynne · 11-18-2009, 09:43 PM

My brain. I have 2 kids that depend on me. Takes a lot more for me to shut that part of my brain off on the grid.

racedoll · 11-18-2009, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TYEster

Well you asked for the GUYS and most of the guys seemed to mention how to ride being a man, I assumed it was gender-biased.

I however am not gender biased, I give equal opportunity.

I did ask the GUYS, but I started getting more responses than I expected... then you posted something so I felt guilty for not including the ladies.

And because I wanted to increase my post count

j/k

azoomm · 11-18-2009, 10:52 PM

Guy: "They LET you ride that?"
Me: "Yup, they let me vote too."

Tsunami · 11-19-2009, 12:22 AM

Height for me too. Nevermind being able to flatfoot, I can't even tiptoe on most bikes. As long as I can get the balls on me feet down I am ok, but usually I am between getting my toes down and the balls of my feet.

Weight is also a bit of a challenge. Even a light bike is heavy, especially when I have to get off the bike and push it around.

Tmall · 11-19-2009, 08:00 AM

It IS a lot easier to move a bike around when you're not on it. I do it fairly often, and I can flatfoot mine with bent legs.

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Fleck750 Spiker bike Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: KCK Moto: KZ750 Posts: 1,629	I'll second the seat height on standard bikes. Cost me 250 bucks in Progressive shocks to get it comfortable. And no one asks if it's my bike, the spikes take care of those thoughts. __________________ I ride way too fast to worry about cholesterol. ~Author Unknown

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HokieDNA01 WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Moto: 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 Posts: 1,404	Wish I could back the bike up while actually on it. Wish I could avoid the occational drop due to my height. Other then that I haven't really had too many issues. __________________ XX>XY 2014 Honda NC700X 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 2000 Yamaha XT225 2004 Kawasaki EX250 (sold)

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11-18-2009, 06:40 PM	#2
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	Hmmm...well not necessarily because I'm a female but more because I'm short. :P I've never been able to flat foot a bike....but I've also never had a huge problem with it. I've just gotten used to it. Other than that, the only "challenge" I've had with riding is guys thinking it's my boyfriend's bike or that I'm riding on the back. No biggie though.

11-19-2009, 12:22 AM	#9
Tsunami Pug Queen Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Moto: DR200, SV650 Posts: 2,486	Height for me too. Nevermind being able to flatfoot, I can't even tiptoe on most bikes. As long as I can get the balls on me feet down I am ok, but usually I am between getting my toes down and the balls of my feet. Weight is also a bit of a challenge. Even a light bike is heavy, especially when I have to get off the bike and push it around.

11-19-2009, 08:00 AM	#10
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	It IS a lot easier to move a bike around when you're not on it. I do it fairly often, and I can flatfoot mine with bent legs.