Originally Posted by
Myqul
I think it's just a matter of practice and persistance.
Originally Posted by
bobbycorno
The other thing to do would be to go to a shop that carries a lot of different 'bents to get some advice and try out a variety of bikes.
My bent riding and half-vast knowledge suggest combining these two bits of advice.
Practice does make a big difference. Though a few minutes practice is enough to get many (most?) riders up and cycling, you will find yourself getting better on a bent for many months and miles.
Finding a good bike for you also makes a big difference. At our height -- assuming the x-seam quoted may not be exactly accurate -- you will not have any big size challenges. The variety of bents available makes test rides not only useful but, in my always humble opinion, just about mandatory unless quite impossible.
Just a minor issue. For me, clipless pedals are about mandatory for comfort with a high BB. Though some riders do well without them, I do not.