Is this bike easier for women to ride?

[Jenfz09]

I've read a bunch of these threads and my husband and I have debated it.

We both ride two wheels. When I first rode the Spyder, I had no learning curve. It was fine, on the highway, off the highway, winding roads, no problem. When he rode it, he complained about the same things that most people complain about, that it was trying to throw him off and all the rest.

He thinks that it's harder for men to ride since men have a higher center of gravity, where women have a lower center of gravity.

Thoughts?!?

 

[cuznjohn]

you shouldn't have any problems. you ride two wheels, so this will be a breeze for you.

 

[Jenfz09]

For me, it was a breeze, for him, not so much.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

To add a bit of sexism to the mix, it may be that we men just are not as adaptable to new ways of doing things as women are! ray:ray: In other words, the mindset of the rider contributes greatly to the perception one develops. Center of gravity also could be a factor as, generally speaking, men are placing a greater mass above the bike than women do.

 

[Southpaw]

He thinks that it's harder for men to ride since men have a higher center of gravity, where women have a lower center of gravity.

Thoughts?!?

There may be some truth to what you are saying. Weight and height could be part of it. Willingness to adapt or change is probably the biggest factor.

 

[PaladinLV]

After 52 years of riding two wheels, it took me all of 5 minutes to get used to a Spyder.
Sounds like more male inspired urban legend

AJ

I've read a bunch of these threads and my husband and I have debated it.

We both ride two wheels. When I first rode the Spyder, I had no learning curve. It was fine, on the highway, off the highway, winding roads, no problem. When he rode it, he complained about the same things that most people complain about, that it was trying to throw him off and all the rest.

He thinks that it's harder for men to ride since men have a higher center of gravity, where women have a lower center of gravity.

Thoughts?!?

 

[SpyderAnn01]

It is easier for women because we are the superior sex and everything that is difficult for men is easier for us.

 

[youngers]

:agree: the wife has no problems riding a :ani29: , she says the passenger seat feels like riding the lazy boy recliner , it is so comfortable ! unlike the brick she has too deal with on the 2 wheeler :roflblack:

 

[al0vely]

It seems like your hubby's ego will not let him adapt to the spyder. I would speculate there are far more male primary spyder riders than women.

Humor him ... encourage him stay on 2 and you stay on 3 ... to each their own. :yes:

 

[Bob Denman]

To add a bit of sexism to the mix, it may be that we men just are not as adaptable to new ways of doing things as women are! ray:ray: In other words, the mindset of the rider contributes greatly to the perception one develops. Center of gravity also could be a factor as, generally speaking, men are placing a greater mass above the bike than women do.

:agree: It's not the mechanics: it's just the mindset. :thumbup:

 

[otter28169]

I've read a bunch of these threads and my husband and I have debated it.

We both ride two wheels. When I first rode the Spyder, I had no learning curve. It was fine, on the highway, off the highway, winding roads, no problem. When he rode it, he complained about the same things that most people complain about, that it was trying to throw him off and all the rest.

He thinks that it's harder for men to ride since men have a higher center of gravity, where women have a lower center of gravity.

Thoughts?!?

Your husband is having the same problem I had. For the first 250 miles I tried to ride my spyder like my motorcycle: hammer in, lean over, hammer out. I rode like a maniac on 2 wheels, and could not do the same on three. After stopping at the outpost in East McDonough NY and having a "Homer Burger" I started daydreaming about snowmobiling in for a burger during the winter. Then it hit me, ride it like a sled with a studded track on low snow. Slow down coming into the corner, set your line and hammer through the corner. It was like someone flipped a switch, I suddenly knew how to "play" on my spyder. Ask him to try that cornering technique and see what he thinks.

Just sayin'............

 

[Buckeye Bleau]

Well try this out.

http://www.girlsonspyders.com/. hyea:

Joe

 

[jaherbst]

Center of Gravity? I'm not going there, I'm in enough trouble already! :joke:

Jack

 

[Chupaca]

Try this..

Have him drink more beer and lower his center of gravity...:roflblack: Ah but then he can't ryde.... I think it is the removal of the threat level. Men want more risk involved and women don't. :dontknow:

 

[Bob Denman]

It is easier for women because we are the superior sex and everything that is difficult for men is easier for us.

Ann... I had no idea, that you were such a sexist!
I'd be offended; if it weren't true! :roflblack:

 

[robmorg]

Then it hit me, ride it like a sled with a studded track on low snow. Slow down coming into the corner, set your line and hammer through the corner. It was like someone flipped a switch, I suddenly knew how to "play" on my spyder. Ask him to try that cornering technique and see what he thinks.

Yep. I've never ridden a snowmobile, but I did find out, by trial and error, that the method you just described is what allows you to hammer the twisties. And just like on two wheels, setting your line through the curve is the most important part. :thumbup:

As for Spyders being easier to master for women than for men... If that's true, then I'd side with those who say that it's all a matter of mind set and not any differences in physiology or natural skillmanship.

 

[Bob Denman]

As for Spyders being easier to master for women than for men... If that's true, then I'd side with those who say that it's all a matter of mind set and not any differences in physiology or natural skillmanship.

I always found that if I was instructing a woman how to shoot a handgun; she would learn quicker, and end up being a better shot, than any male student... nojoke
I figured that it was due to them not coming into the lesson with any pre-conceived notions, and being more willing to listen to the instructions. :thumbup:

 

[bigbadbrucie]

Center of Gravity? I'm not going there, I'm in enough trouble already! :joke:

Jack

Ahhh, you opened your mouth again, did you Jack?:clap:

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: Okay: I've just got to step into this whole "center of gravity" debate:



I think it's safe to say that her center of gravity, is not as low as you might want to think...

 

[bigbadbrucie]

:shocked: Okay: I've just got to step into this whole "center of gravity" debate:

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I think it's safe to say that her center of gravity, is not as low as you might want to think...

I would hazard a guess that most middle-aged and older men have a substantially lower centre of gravity. Too many "poker nights" in their younger days and probably still.