Does anyone have experience with the Lightfoot Ranger? I am 6'3" and 245 pounds and plan to do loaded touring. After reviewing the specs, etc. I get the impression that the Ranger would be a very solid bike for heavy duty touring. It also looks to have a pretty comfortable upright riding postion and a lot of adjustability in the seat, steering ,etc.
Ken: I haven't ridden one 🙁 , but it looks like a GREAT bike! RCN did a fairly recent review of this bike and gave it very high marks. If I had loads of cash to invest in yet another bent, the Ranger would be on a pretty short list (the others being Longbikes Slipstream and Easy Racers Tour Easy or similar model). My wife and I are planning a multi-state tour this summer and hope to pass through Lightfoot's Montana location. I'm shooting for some test drives! By all accounts, you won't be sorry, especially being a bigger rider. If I were you, I'd go with the disk brake option. My $.02.
Good luck! Scott
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Does anyone have experience with the Lightfoot Ranger? I am 6'3" and 245 pounds and plan to do loaded touring. After reviewing the specs, etc. I get the impression that the Ranger would be a very solid bike for heavy duty touring. It also looks to have a pretty comfortable upright riding postion and a lot of adjustability in the seat, steering ,etc.
Even with S&S couplers, I think this thing would be large. I don't think it would be airline legal. If you can forego the airline test, you have _lots_ of options. Tour Easys, Rans Stratus, etc. all of which would be suitable for touring.
John Riley
Ken Huizenga said:
Does anyone have experience with the Lightfoot Ranger? I am 6'3" and 245 pounds and plan to do loaded touring. After reviewing the specs, etc. I get the impression that the Ranger would be a very solid bike for heavy duty touring. It also looks to have a pretty comfortable upright riding postion and a lot of adjustability in the seat, steering ,etc.