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JuicyWa · 09-08-2009, 11:31 AM

I read a few reviews on the Stratoliner and it sounds like it's really a great bike for long distance riding. But it looks to be a bit too large for me. Anyone have one of these, or ridden one long distance?

Psiren · 09-12-2009, 03:05 PM

I think it just depends on the person. I've heard a few people say they had discomfort after a few hours, but these are people who aren't into distance to begin with (like me

) I think, for the most part, the general concensus is that it is quite a comfy ride and will do you well on a long distance trip.

JDUB · 06-13-2010, 04:51 PM

i have the 2007 roadliner and i took a 4150 mile ride in aug. 2009. i rode 905 miles on the first day and 955 miles on the second day. i loved every mile of it. i would highly suggest a riders back rest though. the majority of the ride was done in 5 days. will do it again with no hesitation.

09-08-2009, 11:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
JuicyWa Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 25	Good for distance riding? I read a few reviews on the Stratoliner and it sounds like it's really a great bike for long distance riding. But it looks to be a bit too large for me. Anyone have one of these, or ridden one long distance?

06-13-2010, 04:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
JDUB Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 3	say yes to distance riding i have the 2007 roadliner and i took a 4150 mile ride in aug. 2009. i rode 905 miles on the first day and 955 miles on the second day. i loved every mile of it. i would highly suggest a riders back rest though. the majority of the ride was done in 5 days. will do it again with no hesitation.

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09-12-2009, 03:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
Psiren Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 25	I think it just depends on the person. I've heard a few people say they had discomfort after a few hours, but these are people who aren't into distance to begin with (like me ) I think, for the most part, the general concensus is that it is quite a comfy ride and will do you well on a long distance trip.