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[Closed] What bike for a little person?

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Mrs Frizzer is only 4'11" and currently rides a Ridgeback MX2 which has a 13" frame.
I'd like to get her something a bit more offroadable as by the time I upgrade the wheels, forks, brakes, etc it'll end up costing more in the long run. I may as well just buy a new bike and flog the old one on ebay.
We'd be looking at a HT about £400 or so to get her started, any recommendations out there in STW land?


 
Posted : 20/04/2010 6:15 pm
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A second-hand Orange? Mrs. Pierre is 5'0" and rides a 13" P7 - I know mamadairt (on here) is also small and had a lovely little Orange.

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Posted : 20/04/2010 6:17 pm
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specialized myka = Mrs tj just got one - the 13" is realy tiny


 
Posted : 20/04/2010 6:18 pm
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Posted : 20/04/2010 6:21 pm
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14" inbred would be good too, might blow your budget though


 
Posted : 20/04/2010 6:23 pm
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Yeah, budget is a bit tight as we've just got married and also I just built myself an Evil (got to get the priorities right!).


 
Posted : 20/04/2010 6:26 pm
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spec myka or something in the trek skye range (thats new this year and I can't remember which one costs what), or giant talon (XS) (can't remember how much they cost either but might be worth a look)


 
Posted : 20/04/2010 7:05 pm
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gf 4ft 10, Spec Myka 13" was about only thing that I could find, she loves it, esp low curve tube.


 
Posted : 20/04/2010 7:18 pm
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Yep, 14" Inbred or 14" Kona would be good (similar geometry) . . . I think the women-specific Trek and Specialized models tend to be shorter in the toptube though so may be even more suitable for someone under 5'.


 
Posted : 20/04/2010 7:20 pm
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I'm thinking a Myka may be the one to go for.
Cheers everyone 😀


 
Posted : 20/04/2010 7:21 pm