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 2009-07-27 2:07 PM |
Extreme Veteran  887    Lake Placid, NY |  Subject: Bike for 4'10" FemaleHey All! Seeing Merlin's thread on bikes for a hard-to-fit body frame had me thinking: Here I am getting into tri and I don't even know if they make frames small enough for me. I am 4'10" with a 25" inseam. Will I be forced to get a children's road bike when I upgrade from my mountain bike or will I be able to get a specialized tri (or I'll even take a race/hybrid) one? You guys were able to come up with a ton for the Ridiculously Tall. How about some love for the Ridiculously Short?  |
| 2009-07-27 2:10 PM in reply to: #2310643 |
Resident Curmudgeon 25290 The Road Back Gold member | Subject: RE: Bike for 4'10" Female |
| 2009-07-27 2:14 PM in reply to: #2310643 |
Regular 169 Lilburn | Subject: RE: Bike for 4'10" Female I am 4'11" amd I'm riding a 47cm Trek Madone 5.2 WSD road bike. It is very close to being too big for me (per the guy that did my fitting), but the Madone line doesn't come any smaller. I was riding a 47cm Trek 2.1 WSD and it does come in a 43cm frame size. It sounds like that might work for you. Definitely look at the brands that have women's specific designs as the geometry will be more likely to fit you. You defintiely don't have to go with a childrens bike. I'm not familiar with tri bikes brands that have small or xsmall frame sizes. Good luck! Juanice |
| 2009-07-27 2:20 PM in reply to: #2310643 |
Pro 4578 Vancouver, BC | Subject: RE: Bike for 4'10" Female I'm 5'2, but I have shorter legs in proportion to my torso. I rode a 47cm Trek 2200 WSD, but now I am riding a custom built bike. My track bike is a custom build bike too. If you have the cash it's something you could look into. It doesn't have to be extremely expensive either. I went with a local builder. If you ask around, you might find something. |
| 2009-07-27 2:23 PM in reply to: #2310691 |
Regular 169 Lilburn | Subject: RE: Bike for 4'10" Female jeng - 2009-07-27 3:20 PM I'm 5'2, but I have shorter legs in proportion to my torso. I rode a 47cm Trek 2200 WSD, but now I am riding a custom built bike. My track bike is a custom build bike too. If you have the cash it's something you could look into. It doesn't have to be extremely expensive either. I went with a local builder. If you ask around, you might find something. The guy that did my bike fitting told me that this was my best option to get a bike that really fits someone as small as me. At that point my husband clutched his chest. LOL Now I tease him all the time about "When I get my custom bike" |
| 2009-07-27 2:29 PM in reply to: #2310643 |
Extreme Veteran 887 Lake Placid, NY | Subject: RE: Bike for 4'10" Female First off, thanks bear for the hearty laugh. You forgot the pink streamers and basket in the front though. Thanks for the suggestion of a custom bike - I wouldn't have thought of that. Unfortunately I barely have money for even a low-end race bike. I'll definitely keep it in mind as an option though! |
| 2009-07-27 2:31 PM in reply to: #2310643 |
Expert 994 Clio, MIchigan | Subject: RE: Bike for 4'10" Female I'm4'11" I am on a 48(or 47cm) can't remember Felt B2. I feel like it might be a fuzz big for me, I had a 47cm QR kilo before and the top tube was too long. I am much more comfy on the B2. I have always been anti wsd, not sure why but I always felt like I didn't need a girls bike, but now that I've been riding, I wonder if one of the womens specific cannondales or some of the womens specific customs might fit me better. |
| 2009-07-27 2:32 PM in reply to: #2310643 |
Regular 186 SW VA | Subject: RE: Bike for 4'10" Female I have been down this road extensively! No, I am not an under five foot female, but I did help research and purchase a bike for a 4'11" female about 6 months ago. The inseam length is just a starter measurement. I'd say step one is to go to your local lbs and get some basic fit measures. Another question is budget. I am going to assume since you are just getting into this keeping the investment reasonable is ideal. Here are a couple I found to be decent options: This is the one we went with http://www.cannondale.com/...ad/model-7RWR2D.html Trek Pilot (very short frame 43 I think) Giant and Felt also made bikes with a 650 wheel size and smaller frames sizes. Terry (several frames that would work but a bit pricier) "Google" around and look on Craigs and Ebay for people looking to upgrade. A trip to your lbs, a bike fit and some research combined with a lot of patience will serve well in the process. Good luck! |
| 2009-07-27 2:45 PM in reply to: #2310643 |
Veteran 267 | Subject: RE: Bike for 4'10" Female The tricycle may be a better route, but here is another option for you.  |
| 2009-07-27 3:08 PM in reply to: #2310643 |
Member 11 highlands ranch | Subject: RE: Bike for 4'10" Female I am 5'1 with very short legs and Specialized XS (I think it's a 43cm?) has worked great for me! I did have to switch out the stem so I could reach the handlebars more comfortably.... |
| 2009-07-27 4:04 PM in reply to: #2310643 |
Extreme Veteran 419 San Jose, CA | Subject: RE: Bike for 4'10" Female 5'0" here and my road and tri bikes are both Orbeas. My bike shop felt those would be the best fit for my size and I have no complaints! |
| 2009-07-27 4:23 PM in reply to: #2310643 |
| 175 | Subject: RE: Bike for 4'10" Female 5'0" here. Specialized, Bianchi, and Trek all make 44cm bikes for people with short stubby legs like me (and some of them are even pretty nice). You should go get fitted and see what bikes they recommend for you. Just wanted to let you know that there are options out there : ) Edited to add: I did end up going with a kid's road bike (Specialized Allez Jr. Comp) because it was cheaper with better components (I think? unless they make kid's components crappier) than the women's specific bikes in my price range. (105 as opposed to sora/tiagra)  Edited by tissuedigester 2009-07-27 4:25 PM |
| 2009-07-27 7:05 PM in reply to: #2310643 |
| Regular 281 | Subject: RE: Bike for 4'10" Female A girl I know who is a Personal Trainer just got a "Giant" mountain bike. She was fit up to it and nothing custom was made on it. But I think I found another bike that would be good for her and it was a road bike. My buddy's grandpa's neighbor (follow that one) got a "Giant" road bike that was waaaay to small for him (brand new perfect untouched condition too). He let my buddy borrow it one day to try it out but it was just stupid crazy small for him but I bet it would have fit my friend perfect. So there are bikes out there for short people. Just hit some bike shops up. Often times they don't have what you want in the store itself but they can get them. |
| 2009-07-27 7:34 PM in reply to: #2310643 |
Champion 4902 Ottawa, Ontario | Subject: RE: Bike for 4'10" Female The Giant OCR comes in a xxs size frame, which has a 44cm top tube length and a 41cm seat tube length. That should accomodate you very well. |
| 2009-07-27 7:42 PM in reply to: #2310643 |
Veteran 297 | Subject: RE: Bike for 4'10" Female I'm 5'1" and my tri bike options were only the following:kestrel (talon? I can't think of the name of their bike)cervelo P2C (Still didn't seem like it REALLY fit me but there was another local girl my height riding one comfortably)and QR had multiple frames that worked for me (lucero, caliente, tequilo)I LOVE LOVE LOVE the QR! I got a lucero and it fits me great! I feel like the QR's have better geometry for shorties. I previously rode a kuota k-factor and it never fit right. QR fan all the way here! |
| 2009-07-27 7:59 PM in reply to: #2310643 |
Pro 4353 Wallingford, PA | Subject: RE: Bike for 4'10" Female You might also want to check out Terry bicycles: http://www.terrybicycles.com/cycling_savvy There are several smaller, women's specific frames available through the Terry line. |
| 2009-07-28 12:41 AM in reply to: #2311067 |
Master 2665 The Whites, New Hampshire | Subject: RE: Bike for 4'10" Female tissuedigester - 2009-07-27 5:23 PM Edited to add: I did end up going with a kid's road bike (Specialized Allez Jr. Comp) because it was cheaper with better components (I think? unless they make kid's components crappier) than the women's specific bikes in my price range. (105 as opposed to sora/tiagra) This is what I was thinking - I'm SO jealous of my friends who can buy kid's shoes because they are generally almost half the price for the EXACT same model; I would think bikes would be the same way. Try out the kid's stuff and save some coin! |
| 2009-07-28 6:38 AM in reply to: #2310643 |
Champion 7163 Verona WI--Ironman Bike Country! | Subject: RE: Bike for 4'10" Female PinkPrincess - 2009-07-27 2:07 PM Hey All! Seeing Merlin's thread on bikes for a hard-to-fit body frame had me thinking: Here I am getting into tri and I don't even know if they make frames small enough for me. I am 4'10" with a 25" inseam. Will I be forced to get a children's road bike when I upgrade from my mountain bike or will I be able to get a specialized tri (or I'll even take a race/hybrid) one? You guys were able to come up with a ton for the Ridiculously Tall. How about some love for the Ridiculously Short? Welcome to my world. I'm 4'10 as well. I think a lot depends on your proportions. My road bike is a Custom Seven and I tried to buy a custom carbon tri bike last winter. No go. They couldn't make it small enough. If I were you, I would have a bike fit at a reputable LBS and get their opinions on what might work. For me, off the shelf is not a possibility and I have looked at them all --- Guru, Cervelo, Parlee, Calfee and the list goes on. I'm once again contemplating a custom ti tri bike for next season, although I set up my road bike with aerobars and things seem to be ok. Suzy |
| 2009-07-28 6:53 AM in reply to: #2310643 |
Veteran 275 | Subject: RE: Bike for 4'10" Female I can feel ya on this one. 5'3 but very disproportionate. I am built like a small man. Short legs and a long torso. So not only am I taxed with needing to find a bike that is small enough so that I am not see-sawing the top tube but I also can't really go with a women's specific bike on most accounts because of the fact that most of them are built on a shorter top tube assuming a shorter women's torso. I currently have a Trek 2.1 (47) and we had to witch out the stem because the reach for me was off. However when I go tri bike, I plan on getting fitted. I have also received many many recommendations from several LBSs to try the QRoos because they would most likely work with my geometry. |
| 2009-07-28 7:37 AM in reply to: #2310655 |
Master 1402 Highlands Ranch | Subject: RE: Bike for 4'10" Female seat's too high |
| 2009-07-28 1:10 PM in reply to: #2310643 |
| Member 30 Athens | Subject: RE: Bike for 4'10" Female I'm in the same position as I'm the same height as you. I was just a one of my lbs's and he told me Felt has a 'petite' frame bike that is supposed to be great. |
| 2009-07-28 1:56 PM in reply to: #2311887 |
Elite 2998 Fishers, Indiana | Subject: RE: Bike for 4'10" Female stefanier - 2009-07-28 6:53 AM I can feel ya on this one. 5'3 but very disproportionate. I am built like a small man. Short legs and a long torso. So not only am I taxed with needing to find a bike that is small enough so that I am not see-sawing the top tube but I also can't really go with a women's specific bike on most accounts because of the fact that most of them are built on a shorter top tube assuming a shorter women's torso. I currently have a Trek 2.1 (47) and we had to witch out the stem because the reach for me was off. However when I go tri bike, I plan on getting fitted. I have also received many many recommendations from several LBSs to try the QRoos because they would most likely work with my geometry. Hey! I'm not alone in my build--check out the QRoos--I have a Tequilo in the XS frame and I'm 5'3" with the long torso and short legs. I haven't had any issues with it at all when it comes to fit. |
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