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<strong>Riding Position</strong><br/><strong>Marty Estes, Publisher</strong><br/><strong>6'3", 200 lbs.,</strong><br/> <strong>34-inch inseam</strong><br/>For me, this comparison was all about ergos. When you're 6-foot-3, some bikes fit and others simply don't. Only one here really felt comfortable, and that was the Star. The seat's not as dished as the others, allowing movement into different positions. On the Honda, and even more so on the Suzuki, I was pinned against the "hump"-and really needed to move. One position, no options-not a good recipe for a happy tailbone. The Star's riding stance also worked better for my frame; it wasn't as "feet forward, leaned back," and I felt I had more control. Also, I didn't have to fight to hold myself on the bike as much and could actually lean into the wind. The others featured handlebars that were narrower and more pulled back, which for my size proved tiring, especially at speed in a headwind. I was impressed with the Star's suspension, particularly the front fork. The bike felt more substantial and details were well sorted, so it was the clear winner for me.
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 Riding Position
Marty Estes, Publisher
6'3", 200 lbs.,
34-inch inseam
For me, this comparison was all about ergos. When you're 6-foot-3, some bikes fit and others simply don't. Only one here really felt comfortable, and that was the Star. The seat's not as dished as the others, allowing movement into different positions. On the Honda, and even more so on the Suzuki, I was pinned against the "hump"-and really needed to move. One position, no options-not a good recipe for a happy tailbone. The Star's riding stance also worked better for my frame; it wasn't as "feet forward, leaned back," and I felt I had more control. Also, I didn't have to fight to hold myself on the bike as much and could actually lean into the wind. The others featured handlebars that were narrower and more pulled back, which for my size proved tiring, especially at speed in a headwind. I was impressed with the Star's suspension, particularly the front fork. The bike felt more substantial and details were well sorted, so it was the clear winner for me.  View Related Article

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