TAL2013C14
Training Wheels
Hello Folks,
I’ve been reading posts about lowering the C14, and it’s been awhile since a “fresh” post has been started, and since I’m a new C14 owner (just over 1000 miles), I figured I’d start my own. (2013 C14 with 1015 miles)
For starters I’m 5’8” with a 31.5” actual inseam.
At stop lights the balls of my feet are firmly on the ground, however, I can see the advantage of being flat footed while stopped. Especially on gravel, uneven pavement, or trying to push the bike backwards on an incline.
My two previous bikes were flat footed, knees bent, at the red light, cruisers. Unfortunately, cruisers don’t offer the “fun”, that the C14 does.
I’m considering either the T-Rex lowering links, or the ProjektD lowering links. Mainly because I want to retain the center stand, and I don’t see myself “adjusting” the height once the bike is lowered.
I do have a Corbin two piece seat, that although I’m not sure it’s actually any lower, to me it feels lower because it’s less bulky than the stock seat.
I’m interested in hearing from people who have lower their C14…and from people who maybe think it’s not a good idea.
Was it a difficult job?
Did it change the handling of the bike (for better of worse)?
Has anybody start from “balls of the feet”? Where did you end up after lowering links?
Are handlebar risers required when lowering the front end to match the rear?
I’m looking forward to your replies, opinions, advice, and experiences!
Thanks,
Tim
I’ve been reading posts about lowering the C14, and it’s been awhile since a “fresh” post has been started, and since I’m a new C14 owner (just over 1000 miles), I figured I’d start my own. (2013 C14 with 1015 miles)
For starters I’m 5’8” with a 31.5” actual inseam.
At stop lights the balls of my feet are firmly on the ground, however, I can see the advantage of being flat footed while stopped. Especially on gravel, uneven pavement, or trying to push the bike backwards on an incline.
My two previous bikes were flat footed, knees bent, at the red light, cruisers. Unfortunately, cruisers don’t offer the “fun”, that the C14 does.
I’m considering either the T-Rex lowering links, or the ProjektD lowering links. Mainly because I want to retain the center stand, and I don’t see myself “adjusting” the height once the bike is lowered.
I do have a Corbin two piece seat, that although I’m not sure it’s actually any lower, to me it feels lower because it’s less bulky than the stock seat.
I’m interested in hearing from people who have lower their C14…and from people who maybe think it’s not a good idea.
Was it a difficult job?
Did it change the handling of the bike (for better of worse)?
Has anybody start from “balls of the feet”? Where did you end up after lowering links?
Are handlebar risers required when lowering the front end to match the rear?
I’m looking forward to your replies, opinions, advice, and experiences!
Thanks,
Tim