Time for a bike upgrade methinks

**SpikedPunch** · 20th April 2009, 11:12

At 5'7" you could possibly fit a lowered full size bike? I really like my little rm100 (having come off a dr-z), but if I had an extra 6" I'd go for something bigger, mainly for the big wheels, makes a difference with logs and roots and stuff.

**L Rider** · 20th April 2009, 11:16

Originally Posted by SpikedPunch

At 5'7" you could possibly fit a lowered full size bike? I really like my little rm100 (having come off a dr-z), but if I had an extra 6" I'd go for something bigger, mainly for the big wheels, makes a difference with logs and roots and stuff.

Its Joan (LittleJohn's wife) here, sorry didn't get to see or talk to you much at Tussock, jst wasn't our families wknd. What is the size of your RM compared to a CR or KX 85?

**Sammikins** · 20th April 2009, 11:16

Originally Posted by SpikedPunch

At 5'7" you could possibly fit a lowered full size bike? I really like my little rm100 (having come off a dr-z), but if I had an extra 6" I'd go for something bigger, mainly for the big wheels, makes a difference with logs and roots and stuff.

yeah if i got the ttr i'd have to shave the seat a little, its just a teeeeny bit too big. im more worried about weight than anything

**SpikedPunch** · 20th April 2009, 11:22

Originally Posted by L Rider

Its Joan (LittleJohn's wife) here, sorry didn't get to see or talk to you much at Tussock, jst wasn't our families wknd. What is the size of your RM compared to a CR or KX 85?

Same height as the kx85, exact same bike really just bored out and yellow

With no boots on I can get my big toe on each foot on the ground. So stalling on a downhill or uphills a bit of a mish to get going again.
How's your little girl going with her arm? Healing up nicely I hope!

**L Rider** · 20th April 2009, 11:33

Originally Posted by SpikedPunch

Same height as the kx85, exact same bike really just bored out and yellow

With no boots on I can get my big toe on each foot on the ground. So stalling on a downhill or uphills a bit of a mish to get going again.
How's your little girl going with her arm? Healing up nicely I hope!

Thawt they may have been same but wasn't certain. John's like that on his can only tiptoe with 1 foot.
Atlanta's arm is hopefully nearly all mended. She got it reset again up here, then a week later a full cast on, go back on 27th to hopefully have cast off. She's asking to ride again so least she aint been put off by it.

**Reckless** · 20th April 2009, 11:34

Ok bit of background!
What happened was Sammy rode my daughters CRF150f yesterday. And it fitted her much better than the DRZ125 as it was a bit bigger/taller. She liked the power delivery as well. The two of them are a similar level in learning and I bought the CRF for my girl because of the electric start and especially the power delivery. I know its a heavy old bus and the suspension isn't mx level but quite frankly they don't need MX level suspension to learn basic standing, braking and balance skills (which they still need to master). And they DEFINATLY DON"T need to be on a bike that scares them, the terrain alone does that at the moment!! In size the KX85 probably would be the only other bike that would fit or maybe a KX100 would be a good choice. But they can't get around the old B loop at thunder without a hand let alone get anything airborne anywhere. So I still reckon for my daughter the big ole CRF150f is the best choice till she's starting to outride it! User friendly power & electric start. Shit I followed a young lad on a CRf150F last MR moto ride and he was fair bloody hooning along on it, and not just on the straights either. You all know I'm a 2smoke man through and through and would love to get my daughter onto an 85 but the ride-ability/elec start of the CRF is perfect for where she is at at the moment!

Sammy is far to small for a 125 or 200 size bike for starters. But a ride on a KX85 would be a very good idea! The 230's might still be to tall for you Sam so go to Botany Honda and have a sit on a CR85(the kx85 should be similar??), CRF150F, CRf230 see what fits. You can still learn a lot on the DRZ you have, so take your time and ride a few different bikes! I kow the Drz is a little small but I reckon buying a new bike and being on tippy toes everywhere you go would be any good for you at all.
Just my 2c

**Sammikins** · 20th April 2009, 11:44

I have sat on the TTR230, could touch the ground with tippy toes but was considering shaving the seat a bit. I was just thinking that upgrading to something (CRF150) which is only a bit bigger than what i've got would be a bit of a waste of time....

**Reckless** · 20th April 2009, 11:48

Originally Posted by Sammikins

I have sat on the TTR230, could touch the ground with tippy toes but was considering shaving the seat a bit. I was just thinking that upgrading to something (CRF150) which is only a bit bigger than what i've got would be a bit of a waste of time....

Yes good point! All part of the decision isn't it, as I say you need to ride a 150, 230 and an 85 then you will know for sure. Nothing like being stuck 1/2 way up a hill to let you know whats the best bike for you!!!!

Originally Posted by Sammikins

would be a bit of a waste of time....

A waste of time would be buying something that you found harder to learn on!

**Sammikins** · 20th April 2009, 11:52

Originally Posted by Reckless

A waste of time would be buying something that you found harder to learn on!

Or a waste of time would be being pinned to the side of a mountain by some big tank that i cant lift, waiting for somebody to save me...

**Reckless** · 20th April 2009, 11:57

Originally Posted by Sammikins

Or a waste of time would be being pinned to the side of a mountain by some big tank that i cant lift, waiting for somebody to save me...

Agreed! But your the one suggesting the 230 after riidng the 150f?

BTW There's always a knight in shining armor out there on every trail LOL!!!!

**cheese** · 20th April 2009, 11:58

that is why a 85 would be better

**Sammikins** · 20th April 2009, 12:00

Originally Posted by Reckless

Agreed! But your the one suggesting the 230 after riidng the 150f?

Well your daughter had to help me lift my pipsqueak bike when i dropped it anyway, I need steroids or something. Chicks with big muscles are hot, right?

**B0000M** · 20th April 2009, 12:20

Originally Posted by cheese

Booom is selling a CRFx250 that has been modded to go like an R, but its heavy. His wife went from that to a 85 and loves it. She is more liek 5 3 though.

stop exagerating cheese! shes more like 5'1 lol, can ride the 250 easy, jsut becomes a problem after a few crashes due to picking up the weight of it.

the 85- she loves, stuck a flywheel weight on it and that smoothed things out dramaticly. hasnt ridden it much like that yet.

my opinion on the situation is there is no perfect bike for these vertically challenged trail riders - and the 85s seem to be the only ones with decent suspension and brakes. aside from the crf150r as far as i know