Any tall stella riders?

fulmitz · Post by **fulmitz** » Sat Aug 20, 2011 2:00 pm

Hi, I'm trying to make up my mind about a Stella. I'm 6'2" with a 32/33 inseam. Anyone this tall have a Stella? Any info/suggestions? I sat on one and test drove one. The biggest issue was the right foot brake. Very awkward due to limb length. Thanks,

Rob

Howardr · Post by **Howardr** » Sat Aug 20, 2011 3:36 pm

I'm 6'1" with a 34" inseam. No problems riding and I've put 12k miles on her.

Howard

fulmitz · Post by **fulmitz** » Sat Aug 20, 2011 4:15 pm

Thanks,

Just felt like I was one of those russian bears on a tricycle.

jimmbomb · Post by **jimmbomb** » Sun Aug 21, 2011 1:06 am

Im 6 foot even with a 32 inch length... I brake with my heel on the hump.. foot at a 45 and ball of my foot on the pedal rubber.. AND, I even sit closer to the bars than most.

cmac · Post by **cmac** » Tue Aug 23, 2011 10:59 pm

Howardr wrote:I'm 6'1" with a 34" inseam. No problems riding and I've put 12k miles on her.

Howard

Same here. Except I have about 11k on mine.
The buddy was super uncomfortable for me.
The stella is poyfect.

viney266 · Post by **viney266** » Wed Aug 24, 2011 7:19 pm

^^^ Agreed, my size 13 feet are cramped on a buddy. I"m 6'3" at 240..The stella seemed more roomy for my big feet. Yeah, I have to reposition my foot to use brake pedal, but its not that bad.

Lovelandstella · Post by **Lovelandstella** » Fri Sep 02, 2011 4:03 pm

I am 6'1" and very lankey (sp?)
russian bear? I understand your conerns.
the stella is GREAT for tall people like us.
here is the advice no one else mentioned yet: scoot back on the seat.
don't let that little strap on the seat tell you where to sit, you are in charge!
I basically sit *on* the seat strap. in fact, after a few months I just took off that darn seat strap- once I realized my priorities.
once we realize us long limbed indivduals can sit wherever/however we want- you can find the scooter is perfect! absolutely perfect.

now, no big deal- but be aware that when you are riding 2-up you have to obviously scoot up to make room for your passenger. so in those times you will feel a little more like the bear again- but it's usually for short distances and at least you will have company.

but yeah. I'm a daily rider - just under 1K miles now on this Stella 4T and, scoot back.
hope this helps.