Call Humber and see if they can set aside a taller bike for you. When I went through they had Viragos, and my knees got in the way of the bars on tight turns. I later learned that they had some with taller handlebars.
For boots I use $30 non steel toed work boots from Walmart. They aren't the best, but they aren't the worst either. They're better for walking than racing boots, but they don't have as good a feel for the shifter. Racing boots just about cripple me, when walking any distance.
I managed to snag a new full faced helmet (hjc), from GP bikes at a show many years ago for $80.
Make sure you have leather palms on your gloves. Even some of the work gloves from Marks Work Wearhouse would do in a pinch.
I used a jean jacket and heavy jeans. If you do that, take rain gear, and a spare pair of jeans. No rips.
Take rain gear, water, a water container, snacks, sunscreen, and lip balm.
Once you decide if you like it, you can look at different gear and bikes.
Many people don't use their first bike or set of gear for very long.
For boots I use $30 non steel toed work boots from Walmart. They aren't the best, but they aren't the worst either. They're better for walking than racing boots, but they don't have as good a feel for the shifter. Racing boots just about cripple me, when walking any distance.
I managed to snag a new full faced helmet (hjc), from GP bikes at a show many years ago for $80.
Make sure you have leather palms on your gloves. Even some of the work gloves from Marks Work Wearhouse would do in a pinch.
I used a jean jacket and heavy jeans. If you do that, take rain gear, and a spare pair of jeans. No rips.
Take rain gear, water, a water container, snacks, sunscreen, and lip balm.
Once you decide if you like it, you can look at different gear and bikes.
Many people don't use their first bike or set of gear for very long.
