forward controls
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Most will say mids. But if you get cramped up with mids, then you are going to be better with the forwards. Depending on your height, forwards and not really that far forward on a Sporty.
Most will say mids. But if you get cramped up with mids, then you are going to be better with the forwards. Depending on your height, forwards and not really that far forward on a Sporty.
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From: Amsterda
Hello Dave. I have mids. Didn't like the forwards.
It would be nice if you tell a bit more what you're looking for...
It would be nice if you tell a bit more what you're looking for...
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I have forwards and love them. You will always have better control over a bike with your feet under you(mids). But I'm not doing moto cross or road racing it. I ride it and want the comfort of forwards. So it's all up to you.
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Which are better for control? That depends entirely on the riders stature, and how they position themselves on the particular bike [does it have apes, stock, drag bars, clips ons, etc.].
At 6' and with 32" inseams, I found the mids caused me discomfort in my feet with the more toe-towards-shin position that they create, and the forwards eliminated this uncomfort. I can operate each control with ease and the forwards also help to straighten my knees out for an even more comfortable ride position. And they're not soooooooo far forward that I can't raise my **** off the seat easily should I see an obstacle or bump ahead.
If you don't already own one size yourself or whomever you're inquiring about up on a Sporty and have them operate the controls [if it's a lady make sure she's not wearing 6" heels - at least not until you get home with the bike LOL]. We can make suggestions until the cows come home but this is the only way to find out which set of controls will be the most comfortable and suited to the riders stature.
=8^)
At 6' and with 32" inseams, I found the mids caused me discomfort in my feet with the more toe-towards-shin position that they create, and the forwards eliminated this uncomfort. I can operate each control with ease and the forwards also help to straighten my knees out for an even more comfortable ride position. And they're not soooooooo far forward that I can't raise my **** off the seat easily should I see an obstacle or bump ahead.
If you don't already own one size yourself or whomever you're inquiring about up on a Sporty and have them operate the controls [if it's a lady make sure she's not wearing 6" heels - at least not until you get home with the bike LOL]. We can make suggestions until the cows come home but this is the only way to find out which set of controls will be the most comfortable and suited to the riders stature.
=8^)