I agree with Wolf, scooters aren't exactly great for learning to ride on - I was given lessons on a scooter and didn't enjoy the experience at all! Nothing to do with your feet, and sitting bolt upright with your feet together felt unnatural. But having said that, I can't ride most scooters anyway, the seat heights are hideously tall.
Hitcher is right - why aren't the dealers realising the potential and lowering the odd bike to give shorter people an idea of what they could ride with a bit of modification? And why are bikes getting taller? I've seen many riders, and not all of them women either, having great trouble moving their bike forward a few feet when they are on it. And nothing dents the confidence like a topple at low (or no) speed - you feel an idiot and it hurts your pride as well as your bike!
I thought of having my boots built up but don't know of anyone who does it. Where did Jane get hers done Hitcher?
Yes, I am pedantic about spelling and grammar so get used to it!
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