When Steve of Nimbus Kayaks came through town he gave me a call to check the fit. He took one of his bikes off the trailer to give me a chance to sit in it and ride. There is enough room... but just. I am very long in the waist. Although I am six feet tall, my waist makes me seem more like 6 foot 6" or taller when I am seated. Kinda freaky... but such are my genes. Although I could fit inside... just... my weight maxed out the springs and let the tires rub on the body.... therefore... no ride. Stephen assured me that he could adjust the spring for my size... and assured me that the body was able to handle the load!
Some impressions on the bike.
The level of fit and finish is pretty good... a bit more so on the body than on the mechanicals.. which I guess is natural for a kayak builder. All is good.... just the body work is very nice. It isn't the sexiest of designs to me. Good looking... but... oh... I don't know... It is a nice looking design that is more pragmatic than sexy.
My wife says it looks ridiculous.... but she leans that way!
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