This one has the basic technique and things to think about before trying to lift your bike. It is worth checking out a couple different sources, since they explain it slightly differently, or might have extra tips and tricks. As you get it up, walk yourself closer to the bike and keep going until it is about vertical, then easily rest it back on its kickstand, or kick out the kickstand and set it back down.Īnd really, my explanation doesn't do it justice, so google a couple videos to see how it is done, or better yet, ask while taking the course. You want to have the bike hold itself, not you lifting the bike. Arms straight, back straight, use your legs, they are the strongest. Try to clear the ground both where you're lifting and where the tires will land of anything loose like gravel so the bike and you don't slide.įor the lift itself, you want to set your back/butt to the seat, squat down with a straight back, grab the handle bars (and brake) and as low and solidly on the bike frame as reasonable, then rock the bike back with your legs. Other good ideas include putting it into gear so it doesn't roll (if the tires are off the ground, check if they spin). Nothing makes you feel as silly as successfully lifting your bike, then pushing it over onto the other side. No oils or fluids leaking from the bike, the engine is off etc. There are basically 2 parts to picking up your bike, the setup and the lift itself.įor setup, you want to just make sure you will be safe to lift your bike. Being small means it may appear daunting or impossible, but with the right lifting technique, a child can pick up your average bike, and I've seen ladies pick up those huge 900 lb cruisers.
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On a semi-related note, before you buy your own bike, make sure to check out how to pick up your bike for when you drop it. You'll have to learn how to ride a bike anyway, so consider the practice of learning to adjust your body on the bike at a stop part of the overall learning experience. Forget that your height has anything to do with it. Personally, as someone who has agonized over my height in the past, I would recommend just letting it go. Dani Pedrosa is one of the best racers in the world and he is 5' 2" and rides a beast of a MotoGP bike. It might not be comfortable for riding around casually, but it's up to you decide how you want to do it. Most of the riders are around 5' 6" - 5' 7" and if you watch the starting grid, many of them can only have one leg down at a time, and some of them have their butt all the way hanging off to achieve that. Though, you'll want to be able to account for off-camber roads on occasion.Ĭheck out MotoGP. All you REALLY need is one tip-toe down at a stop light. It will take some getting used to and you may have to approach it differently, but it's all about learning how to do it in a way that you feel comfortable and safe doing and you'll get used to it. The community here is very supportive, as you can see by the comments, and everyone here is right. I won't lie, it has bugged me in the past, but what can you do?
I'm quite short too, only 2 inches taller than you, and there will be people all around the world who will say that you need to be a certain height to ride a certain bike.
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