I built a stretched out bike with the pedals forward about 14 inches, somewhat like the Day 6 bike, and in this way could get the seat low enough to the ground to put my feet down flat when I'm stopped. This design also allows full leg extension when pedalling, which is so necessary for riding comfort.
Looking through the bike photos in the gallery, it's not uncommon to see a bike with a very low seat, the type that might be seen on a real old motorcycle. While these look cool, I wonder if they are really rideable by a person with average proportions of arm and leg lengths. I really like the idea of home built bikes and getting use out of a bike that some people might consider an old beater, but I think a bike needs to be set up so it can be ridden without sacrificing a comfortable ride just for a cool look.
Anyone else want to weigh in on this?
Looking through the bike photos in the gallery, it's not uncommon to see a bike with a very low seat, the type that might be seen on a real old motorcycle. While these look cool, I wonder if they are really rideable by a person with average proportions of arm and leg lengths. I really like the idea of home built bikes and getting use out of a bike that some people might consider an old beater, but I think a bike needs to be set up so it can be ridden without sacrificing a comfortable ride just for a cool look.
Anyone else want to weigh in on this?