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Re: [ST] Who has ridden both an RS/ST?
- Subject: Re: [ST] Who has ridden both an RS/ST?
- From: "Rick & Joyce" <rnjwes@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2003 13:11:37 -0700
> Just looking for comments regarding the difference in
> handling. I didn't mind the ST's handling but may go
> for the RS and modify it to be as comfy as the RS if
> it handles that much better.
- --> IMO <--, the differences between the handling of the ST & RS
are subtle - the RS's handling feels 'quicker' mostly due to the
RS's more radical geometry - and can be more than overcome by
suspension enhancements. Having said that I'd buy the bike which
is more comfortable.
I came from a Trophy to the ST and have invested a great deal of
time and energy making the bike comfortable for me. I would have
bought the RS EXCEPT for the more radical riding position and the
design considerations - smaller fairing-to-handlebar clearances -
which limit ergonomic upgrades. I sold the Trophy, because of
its weight and awkward low speed handling, and have no regrets.
For me, the ST provides more of the things I have come to
appreciate and less of the things I dislike.
- --
Rick in Oregon
'01 Sprint ST
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