Mids or Forwards on a FatBob
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Mids or Forwards on a FatBob
Whats the general consesus. I've sat on both and was wondering if the mids position was comfortable after a long ride? Are the forwards hard to get used too? I ride a bagger now and am looking into getting a Bob...not sure of which controls might work for me. I have a 30" inseam!
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RE: Mids or Forwards on a FatBob
I have a 34" inseam and the mids on my Super Glide were just not comfortable. I am very happy with the forwards. I have seen posts by guys who claim the mids give them greater control during aggressive riding. I ride very conservatively, so this was not a factor. Its all about comfort for me. I think its all personal preference. With the mids, you can add highway pegs. With the forwards, you can add the mid pegs.
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RE: Mids or Forwards on a FatBob
i rode a bagger for years, went with mid mounts on my fat bob and added the tour pegs setup where the forward controls would go.
lots of different places to put my feet, stretch my legs and such.
and the mid mounts make a big difference for me in handling as well. i'm 6'0, hope that helps
lots of different places to put my feet, stretch my legs and such.
and the mid mounts make a big difference for me in handling as well. i'm 6'0, hope that helps
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RE: Mids or Forwards on a FatBob
6' and just put on fowards on friday. I used the mid/highway pegs for last few months and can not believe I did not do this sooner.
I have a 34" inseam so YMMV . One thing... I alway rode on the highway pegs and only went to the mids to brake or shift.
I have more control in corners now than before.
I have a 34" inseam so YMMV . One thing... I alway rode on the highway pegs and only went to the mids to brake or shift.
I have more control in corners now than before.
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RE: Mids or Forwards on a FatBob
I spent 20 years ridding with mids.....left the dealer with mids on the FatBob...first time was a little ackward at first (felt like a dumbass pulling away from the dealer)[&:] after an hour or sooooo
I absolutly love the forwards, in town, on the highway, short rides and long rides very comfortable.
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I absolutly love the forwards, in town, on the highway, short rides and long rides very comfortable.
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RE: Mids or Forwards on a FatBob
I have forwards on my Fatbob. I am 5' 8". It is a wide bike but the forwards fit me well. I am able to put my heels up on the pegs when I am on longert rides. If I was much shorterthey probably wouldn't work well. I read an article in a magazine that claims anyone under 5' 7" could have difficulties. I wouldn't change mine. Definately prefer forwards. Just my opinion.
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RE: Mids or Forwards on a FatBob
Thanks fellas, I am a tad under 5'9" and was wondering if that would affect the ride comfort. I like the look of the forwards better.
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RE: Mids or Forwards on a FatBob
I'm quite happy with the mid controls on my Fat Bob. I'm 5' 9", 180 lbs.
I can't imagine long rides with only my buttocks supporting all my weight. I've long felt that mid controls give the rider more positioning options when the body needs to be shifted.
I also like the more aggressive riding position created by the stock drag bars and the mid controls.
Just to leave the option open, I may swap out for forwards at some point - if I feel that I've outgrown the mid controls - but so far I haven't seen any reason to do so.
I can't imagine long rides with only my buttocks supporting all my weight. I've long felt that mid controls give the rider more positioning options when the body needs to be shifted.
I also like the more aggressive riding position created by the stock drag bars and the mid controls.
Just to leave the option open, I may swap out for forwards at some point - if I feel that I've outgrown the mid controls - but so far I haven't seen any reason to do so.