u/Ok_Echo_8200

Slightly an impulse decision, I got a Ducati DesertX Rally. I am 5'6" and can stand on the bike on one leg tip toeing. Went on a few long rides with it so far, and while being on the bike it's fine, whenever I am stopped or doing parking maneveurs it feels very sketchy. I don't plan to go off-road, I bought the bike purely off its looks.

With how unwieldy the bike is, I don't want to ride it as much. I am wondering if it's a better decision to take the small loss and sell it for a sportbike, or keep the ADV and see if I get comfortable given enough time.

Has anybody been in a similar situation?

I recently started running, and I'm glad after a few attempts in the past, I'm getting really into it this time. I have a few races coming up, both road and trail, and if anybody is looking for a run buddy to keep up their motivation/discipline I'm down to team up. My short proile is 31F, from Australia, lived in Bushwick for about 10 years and currently working full time & part time post-grad.

I run most weekdays at 6:15AM from Myrtle-Wyckoff area for about 4 miles, and longer/trail runs on the weekend. I've tried attending a few run club meetups but mobbing around in huge groups that are extremely not punctual gave me the major ick.

My only requirement is that you're a normal, nice person, at around 9min/mile pace (where I'm at right now), and can be punctual. I have a tight schedule with work/school and fitting in my fitness goals mean that I can't wait around for you for 20 mins freezing my ass off in the morning. If our little group is a good fit I have a car so I'm down to drive us around to trail runs on the weekends if you can chip in with gas/tolls... if you are interested in that.