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Princess
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advise on reverse

#1 Post by Princess » Wed May 22, 2019 12:31 pm

Hello,
I am in the process of purchasing a Ryker Rally.
I did come across a personal problem I am going to have. I am only 4'11.5. And I can not reach the reverse with my foot or reaching it comfortably with my arm. I saw the Pedal they were advertising but it does not seem t would bring it closer to me.
Have any other Shorties had this problem?
Anyone come up with any ideas?
Thanks in Advance

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Re: advise on reverse

#2 Post by Freezefm » Wed May 22, 2019 4:41 pm

I saw a fellow on face book (Ssgconde Jesus) installed one of these:



It might work for you?

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Re: advise on reverse

#3 Post by Princess » Tue May 28, 2019 5:00 am

thank You!

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Re: advise on reverse

#4 Post by kopite » Mon Jun 10, 2019 8:14 am

Princess I have the same problem - I'm the same height too and trying to figure out what I can do about the reverse problem. The above looks like it might work - but would you leave it on the bike?

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Re: advise on reverse

#5 Post by AFRET93 » Fri Jun 14, 2019 5:41 pm

I just installed that very same shift lever on my Ryker. It works perfectly for engaging reverse with your foot. No need to lean over and try to reach it with you hand. It took me about 20 min to align and firm it down. Great idea on the cheap. Doesn’t look awkward at all. 😎

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Re: advise on reverse

#6 Post by Decon Blue » Thu Jun 20, 2019 12:56 pm

I too am fairly short, I just took reverse lever off, rotated it a couple splines lower and now it’s way more user freindly.

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