XS bikes for 5ft women riders
Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2021 3:01 pm
hello all.
asking for a friend... i have been trying to find her a bike for the last six months and the general lack of availability is problematic.
she wants an all round everyday bike that can luggage for an overnight and light off roading as well as just popping to the shops.
flat-bar only and suitable for a 5ft rider (well 5' 3/4" i think she says)
so looking for XS hybrids, hardtails, second hand, all sorts really up to £1k mut she would really prefer to buy new at around £750 which is a bit of a shame as its probably going to be a bit heavy at that price unless second hand.
i was going to try and build her something using some nice retro XT bits and some new mavic 26" v brake wheels i had lying around, but i just couldn't find a frame that made it worthwhile. i do still have some 29" wheels and a pair of Judy Golds but i cant find any XS 29er frames and i think its probably much too big a wheel size for her anyway.
one thing that makes it difficult is that she definitely does not want anything remotely "girly"so no pinks, light blues etc. dark autumnal tones, blacks, greys etc would be good. matt green would be her #1 choice but i think she will need a respray for that.
if anyone on here is of a similar stature or has friends/partners who are the same size, i would love to hear what they are riding.
many thanks
asking for a friend... i have been trying to find her a bike for the last six months and the general lack of availability is problematic.
she wants an all round everyday bike that can luggage for an overnight and light off roading as well as just popping to the shops.
flat-bar only and suitable for a 5ft rider (well 5' 3/4" i think she says)
so looking for XS hybrids, hardtails, second hand, all sorts really up to £1k mut she would really prefer to buy new at around £750 which is a bit of a shame as its probably going to be a bit heavy at that price unless second hand.
i was going to try and build her something using some nice retro XT bits and some new mavic 26" v brake wheels i had lying around, but i just couldn't find a frame that made it worthwhile. i do still have some 29" wheels and a pair of Judy Golds but i cant find any XS 29er frames and i think its probably much too big a wheel size for her anyway.
one thing that makes it difficult is that she definitely does not want anything remotely "girly"so no pinks, light blues etc. dark autumnal tones, blacks, greys etc would be good. matt green would be her #1 choice but i think she will need a respray for that.
if anyone on here is of a similar stature or has friends/partners who are the same size, i would love to hear what they are riding.
many thanks