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Anyone recommend a bike for a short woman

  • 15-10-2010 4:59pm
    #1
    grizzly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,789 ✭✭✭


    I'm looking for a bike for a friend. She's 5'2", has a budget of €400 (max) and wants to use it for commuting and the (very) occasional long spin.


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  • #2
    Raam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,318 ✭✭✭✭Raam


    I recommend a small bike.


  • #3
    Lemag
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,508 ✭✭✭Lemag


    The vast majority of posters here a men so they might not be in a position to advise you regarding a suitably sized bike within your female friend's budget. You might have better luck posting in the Athletics/Running/Triathlon forum where you could be more likely to encounter females who could advise based on the research they put in to buying their own bikes.


  • #4
    ajk24
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 238 ✭✭ajk24


    very helpful @Raam. :mad:

    firstly on price limit - if her employer is participating in the cycle to work scheme she could add to that.

    If commuting is the primary purpose then I would definetly recommend a flat bar bike along the lines of a city bike or a road cruiser.

    €339 http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=38&idproduct=30375

    €559.00 http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=38&idproduct=31143

    if you scroll down to the bottom of the description there is a sizing chart. that will give you an idea anyway. if she drops into any bike shop they'll help her out.


  • #5
    Raam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,318 ✭✭✭✭Raam


    C'mon, give me a point for originality.

    Have a look at the Bianchi range. The missus is the same height as your missus and she has one of these in a 44.

    I may have gone over budget, but they are great bikes.


  • #6
    papac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 739 ✭✭✭papac


    My missus is 5 feet tall so I know how hard it can be to find a good fitting bike for a shorter woman.

    On a budget you could do worse than Islabikes. Kids bikes but ideal for smaller adults and designed from the ground up for little people.
    http://www.islabikes.co.uk/bike_pages/beinn26lrg.html

    We have one and its great.

    Some reading on the small bike conundrum if you are interested.
    http://www.myra-simon.com/bike/petitest.html


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