Zongshen Sierra 200 seat question

[artdood]

Hi all!!! I'm new here to this site and I am hooked!!! I am thinking about buying a Zongshen Sierra 200. But I am about 5' 6" tall, would my feet touch the ground or would I look like a little kid with my legs dangling off the sides? I started looking around and came up with the Zongshen and really like what it has to offer. Any thoughts would be appreciated!!! thanks.

[Weldangrind]

Welcome!

Spud and Doc will likely chime in soon, but I've heard them both comment on how the Sierra's seat is the lowest and most comfortable of the China bikes.

[artdood]

thanks. spud is the man with the knowledge!! And the other night I read the story about those 2 Owls ride in china. WOW! I gotta do that!!!

[katoranger]

I think you would be happy with a zongshen. Probably the lowest dual sport available.

Allen

[SpudRider]

Welcome to these forums! I agree with WG, and Allen. I don't know of any other chinabike with a seat height as low as the Zong. The Zong also has a very comfortable, wide saddle. Where do you intend to ride your bike?

Spud

[melissann]

You could probably measure your inseam and compare it to the seat height. Might help you get an idea... not a perfect method but possibly helpful. Its hard for us to tell if your feet would touch, best bet is to get on a similarly tall bike at a big 4 store... or is there anyone in the forum who owns a zong and is around 5'6"???

[SpudRider]

You might want to send a personal message (PM) to Alan566, who resides in Georgia. He owns a Zong, and I believe he is a shorter rider.

Spud

[TheRealWorld]

Hurry up and get the bike, they might not be available much longer, and they are great bikes. I am the same height as you and I can feel confident on a standard Sierra. You might even be able to make a few seat adjustments, but I have not done it.

[artdood]

Thanks for all the replies!! Now I have to get the ol ball and chain.....I mean my wife on board, she's almost there!!
I did talk to lewpack international and he did say something about maybe they won't have these anymore. His price was 1195.00 plus maybe 250.00 to ship to Phoenix AZ.
I have tons of desert to ride on!! Now that its getting hot...perfect timing!!!!

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by artdood

Thanks for all the replies!! Now I have to get the ol ball and chain.....I mean my wife on board, she's almost there!!
I did talk to lewpack international and he did say something about maybe they won't have these anymore. His price was 1195.00 plus maybe 250.00 to ship to Phoenix AZ.
I have tons of desert to ride on!! Now that its getting hot...perfect timing!!!!

I would be remiss if I did not warn you; we have recently heard several reports of bad customer service from LewPack International. Perhaps the problems with LewPack are limited to their East Coast operations; however, I would still encourage you to use caution when dealing with LewPack. You might also want to contact forum member Phil, who is also a Zongshen dealer.

Spud

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by artdood

...I have tons of desert to ride on!! Now that its getting hot...perfect timing!!!!

If you plan to ride offroad with your Zong, you need to know about the infamous "rear tire situation." :roll:

http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...ewtopic&t=7913
http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...ewtopic&t=8571

The stock Zong is a great little street bike. However, because of the lack of rear, dual sport tires, the stock Zong is essentially a nice little supermoto. If you want to do any serious trail riding, you will need to acquire a custom, 18-inch rear wheel. Your other option is to perform a Yamaha swingarm conversion.

Spud