Which Shadow for a short rider?

[Caswallawn]

I'm only 5'5, and frankly I don't want to make myself look foolish going to check out a used bike only to realize I'm too short to be flatfooted on it. Yes, I know some people say you don't need both feet flat on the ground, but I'm a stickler for stability.

Any ideas guy?

Much appreciated.

[Phantommenace]

Check out the phantom, they sit pretty low.

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[robandmichele]

i'm 5' 1/2" and the phantom's fine for me!

[joe in calif]

The phantom's seat is 25.8 " high, the sabre is 27.2", not a big difference, find a dealer and sit in them

[vzshadow]

Spirit is the lowest. Check out a Triumph America.

[justinmahn]

A VLX 600 is even smaller, but it may be overkill.

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[Sgoatley]

I'm 5'9" and love my vlx


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[5ft2]

At 5'2" and a 28" inseam, my Aero is a good fit. Not only can I flat-foot, but I can stand up and get my butt off the seat.

I would suggest that it isn't just the height if the rider but the inseam that you need to consider. A tall person can have a short inseam that could make a bike too tall.


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[Saor]

I'm 5'2" with a 27" inseam and can seat and reach the controls on a 2003 shadow spirit



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[tgelphman]

I'm 5' 7" and love my vlx. It is the perfect size as i can easily stand flatfooted when stopped.