Any advice or suggestions on mods to suit a Short Rider?

[Chasinsparks]

My wife is interested in riding my 2021 Spyder RTL, but she’s only 5 feet tall. I’ve already ordered floorboard risers and a brake pedal riser to help her reach the controls more comfortably. However, I’m not sure if that’ll be enough for her to sit back in the seat and still make a full turn of the handlebars safely and comfortably.


I’m considering adding HeliBars, but before I do, I’d love to hear from others. Is anyone here around 5’0” tall riding an RTL? Do you feel comfortable as-is, or did you need to make additional modifications to make it work for you?


Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

 

[spyderladyf3]

I'm 5'1 my 2025 F3-T is perfect, the service department adjusted my handlebars down a bit when l bought my new baby a few weeks ago, I also use a sheep skin, it's perfect you'd be surprised how much height it gives you in the saddle, makes it's much more cushy too

 

[kbirdsong]

I am 5'6" and I, after too much experimentation and expense, added the Helibars to my 2022 RTL in addition to the floorboard and brake pedal risers and I am very happy. I tried the short reach bars, I tried the riser and the short reach bars. Neither helped enough to be truly comfortable. Now I must add that I have a pretty messed up left arm from a car accident a dozen years ago which the Helibars also helps with. It's all the different adjustments that truly make them the most comfortable option. I also have a Utopia backrest.

 

[Chasinsparks]

I am 5'6" and I, after too much experimentation and expense, added the Helibars to my 2022 RTL in addition to the floorboard and brake pedal risers and I am very happy. I tried the short reach bars, I tried the riser and the short reach bars. Neither helped enough to be truly comfortable. Now I must add that I have a pretty messed up left arm from a car accident a dozen years ago which the Helibars also helps with. It's all the different adjustments that truly make them the most comfortable option. I also have a Utopia backrest.

Kind of thinking she will need the bars. Thanks for your input.

I'm 5'1 my 2025 F3-T is perfect, the service department adjusted my handlebars down a bit when l bought my new baby a few weeks ago, I also use a sheep skin, it's perfect you'd be surprised how much height it gives you in the saddle, makes it's much more cushy too

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Thanks for the reply, yes the F3 has a lot adjustments the RT does not have. Tried to sell the RT and get her an F3 but she wants to keep it.

 

[Dusterdude]

I bought the 2 inch handlebar riser (don't remember vendor) for my 23 S2S. It works well. However, another 1-2 inches or so of reach would be optimal, but I can deal with it. BTW, I'm 5'5".

 

[Chasinsparks]

I bought the 2 inch handlebar riser (don't remember vendor) for my 23 S2S. It works well. However, another 1-2 inches or so of reach would be optimal, but I can deal with it. BTW, I'm 5'5".

Thank you for the reply and suggestion

 

[Dusterdude]

You're welcome