I did a dumb thing. Remember, it's been 25+ years since I've been on a bike. As I was getting off of the bike with my fractured heel on the ground, the bike rolled forward as i was getting off, causing me to go up on the toes of that foot, tearing the ligament in my heel. I should have kept the hand brake on, while swinging my leg over. It was a stupid thing to do. I shouldn't have been trying to ride with the fractured heel.
It finally healed, and I have special orthotics to correct how I stand, so I need to get back on it. I have a severe balance problem, so I need to be able to straddle the bike, with both feet on the ground quickly. The bike allows me to do this, yet I seem to have the right amount of stretch when I ride. I'm not short for a woman at 5'8". The bike is comfortable for me to ride, I just need to get used to riding again.
I'll probably take your advise and get it professionally fitted. I think it's a good idea.
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