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Old Dec 21, 2023 | 01:38 PM
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I have a 23 Low Rider ST. What is the best riser/bar set-up for a short rider (5'6")? I feel like I am reaching too far. Anyone use the Trex plate?

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Old Dec 21, 2023 | 01:48 PM
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Old Dec 21, 2023 | 02:00 PM
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Thrashin' Supply 6.5" pullback risers seem to work for a lot of people, there's a brand new set in the classifieds here for a steal of a price (not mine) I'd say give them a go.
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Old Dec 22, 2023 | 07:13 AM
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I put the Thrashin 6.5 with 1.5 pull-back on my wife's Lowrider ST. The reach is perfect for her (she's 5'-6"). I originally was going to put the new riser bushings in but they sent the wrong ones. The risers with the stock bushings...her bars are rock solid.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2023 | 11:57 AM
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For reference I'm 5'8" with 28" inseam and here is what it will look like with Thrashin 6.5 Risers. I may go 8" at first service as they are just a touch to short. At 5'6" I bet they would be perfect for you.


 
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Old Dec 22, 2023 | 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by gene22
Hello,

I have a 23 Low Rider ST. What is the best riser/bar set-up for a short rider (5'6")? I feel like I am reaching too far. Anyone use the Trex plate?

Thank you
thrashin pull backs
 
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Old Dec 26, 2023 | 12:32 AM
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I’m waiting on these to show up in the mail. They bring the riser back 1.5”.

https://mymachinistdesigns.com/produ...ks-triple-tree
 
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A good solution in my mind...
 
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I am about your height OP. I like the Thrashin 9.5 inch risers. I could have lived with the 6.5s too.
 
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I am 5'4" and I have 13" Lucky Daves 13 bar, which has 1.5" of pullback to it. Rode that for a while and was still hunched forward. Then I added the Kraus Trex plate and now its perfect. For me, my hands are right at shoulder height and I'm sitting straight up, not hunched anymore.
 
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