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  1. #16
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    I'm not really thinking about getting a new bike just yet, I've still got a way to go on the GN as it is. I do intend to get myself something different in a few months though, for 2 main reasons; firstly comfort, I can only ride the GN for about an hour at a time which is quite a restriction, that time gets lower after every rest stop as well. Secondly looks, frankly, I think the GN is just plain ugly! don't get me wrong, I really enjoy riding it but there's a superficial part of me which wants a bike which I think is cool

    So, in a few months I'll be moving up, and hopefully doing some longer rides and getting out to see this beautiful country of yours on 2 wheels, the only question now is what I'll be doing it on

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    Quote Originally Posted by magicmonkey View Post
    I do intend to get myself something different in a few months though, for 2 main reasons; firstly comfort, I can only ride the GN for about an hour at a time which is quite a restriction, that time gets lower after every rest stop as well. Secondly looks, frankly, I think the GN is just plain ugly! don't get me wrong, I really enjoy riding it but there's a superficial part of me which wants a bike which I think is cool
    Is it the seat you're having problems with comfort-wise? Riding position? Wind? A lot of long distance comfort issues can be remedied, to an extent.

    My bike is no super model, so I can't comment too much on looking cool, except that the more riding you do, you'll have a better idea of what you need in a new bike, so will be in a better position to get something that looks good, and does the business. No point having something pretty and shiny if it's just as uncomfortable as the GN.
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  3. #18
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rosie View Post
    Is it the seat you're having problems with comfort-wise? Riding position? Wind? A lot of long distance comfort issues can be remedied, to an extent.

    My bike is no super model, so I can't comment too much on looking cool, except that the more riding you do, you'll have a better idea of what you need in a new bike, so will be in a better position to get something that looks good, and does the business. No point having something pretty and shiny if it's just as uncomfortable as the GN.
    The seat is fine, it's just playing havoc with my lower back. I"m quite a sloucher and the riding position is very upright so it puts stress on muscles which don't tend to get used. I'm hoping that a more leaned forward riding position will help a bit as I'm pretty much leaning over the bars on the GN after I've been on it for a while. That said, I'll have to do some long test rides on any bike I want to buy before I take that as gospel, I may well end up being more comfortable on a chopper

    The looks thing was a bit tongue in cheek really, it's s consideration but not a major one. I'm quite used to looking all gangly and uncool so it's not much of a change from the norm for me

    I would like to ride a bike with different handling on it as well though (something I did try and write in my first reply but my browser crashed and I didn't get around to writing it again, doh) I understand that the different rake angles will create a very different ride and it's be good to have an idea of how the bikes I want top progress onto are likely to handle.

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