The real problem, for me at least, and I suspect one or two other owners, is the fact that I can't tuck my clutch foot beneath the pedals, and straighten my left leg, because of course, the pedals are bottom hinged. What I have done to minimise the problem, is, like Waldemar, to raise the front of the seat by 3 - 4 inches [7 - 10cms], but using a 4"x2" [10cm x 5cm] length of wood screwed up into the plywood base, so it tucks down behind the metal chassis section that holds the seat in place. This has the effect of putting more bend into my knees with the support of the seat, so that I do not have to hover my knees in the air under the wheel. I also have a smaller steering wheel of 12" [30cms] which I find perfect, and which gives a bit of room for my knees. My inside leg is 32", so although I am not that tall at 5'8" I think my back must be relatively short and my legs quite long for my height. It's amazing how many different combinations of leg to back length there are when you start looking at it. Anyhow, I am nearly comfortable, and if I wear small soft shoes, like canvas deck shoes, I can tuck my left foot between the pedals and be relatively comfortable. However, for me, after an hour and a half, my right buttock starts going numb, even though I sometimes bring my left leg up when cruising.
I wonder how difficult it would be to change the pedals to being top hinged?
