Wide vs low
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Wide vs low
Anyone who has spent some time on both the wide glide and the low rider got input on the two as far as comfort and performance go? Thinking of picking up something newer than 2010 to be my Dailey rider next summer.
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I like the "low" for 2 reasons.
1. The footpeg placement is more natural (for me.) and
2. The front braking system involves 2 rotors, not just 1. Yes, it does make a difference.
Performance should be engine size dependent.
Unless your talking turning/stopping performance. Then, the "low" has it all over a "wide".
1. The footpeg placement is more natural (for me.) and
2. The front braking system involves 2 rotors, not just 1. Yes, it does make a difference.
Performance should be engine size dependent.
Unless your talking turning/stopping performance. Then, the "low" has it all over a "wide".
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never ridden a wide, but I load the low rider up heavy for a 2 up trip, would not be without the dual brakes, also ditto on the foot peg position, is perfect for my 5'7" height.
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Have you ridden a Fat Bob??
Personally I have not ridden a wide, but I have ridden a Street bob and a low, the Fat Bob IMHO outperformes both hands down, BY a BIG margin.
Comfort is a personal preference, I'm 6'0 and around 195lbs, I much prefer forwards to mids, but that's just me.
If you have not ridden one, I would give it a shot.
Personally I have not ridden a wide, but I have ridden a Street bob and a low, the Fat Bob IMHO outperformes both hands down, BY a BIG margin.
Comfort is a personal preference, I'm 6'0 and around 195lbs, I much prefer forwards to mids, but that's just me.
If you have not ridden one, I would give it a shot.
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Yes I prefer the WideGlide hands down...my opinion though. I love the low down feel and feet a little in front. Plus the look of a slightly raked laced wheel is sexy af. I've ridden both. I owned a WG.
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I've had 2 WGs, so I'm prejudiced, but I have to have forward controls, and hate floorboards. I'm 5'7" with 30" inseam. But then, I also have to have apes, which turn off lots of riders. Find a friendly dealer and ride them all - it's gotta be your choice...
