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Willrace4food
Nov 18, 09 13:26
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Road frame for 4'9" friend
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I've read the threads below (about a bike for a 5 footer), this is harder!
Looking to help a sweet friend that is tiny! She wants to start triathlon and needs a small bike. We were lookingat a 44cm Ruby Specialized but need a slightly different fit. First, she is very narrow, and 32cm bars would be the correct fit....can't find those, second she needs a 34 bike shoe to get properly fit on pedals, can't find those anywhere although Northwave shows they make shoes (at least a retailer in South Africa shows 34's online). The seatpost would have to be cut down about an inch on the Ruby to lower the seat further than it's normal low point.
We have called Terry bikes, and plan to call Serotta to talk about custom fit. Terry suggested a setup that sounded strange to me, with a 24" front wheel and a 700c rear to lower standover height and maintain normal gearing with the standard rear wheel.
Suggestions would be appreciated
Stumps
Nov 18, 09 13:45
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PlanetX XXS might work. I have it set up as a road bike (Stealth Carbon)
I think Spiuk shoes go down to a 34 but not certain.
If she is narrow is she also very slight? I would be concerned about a 700/650 combination if she is.
Willrace4food
Nov 18, 09 13:47
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She is very small, but very fit at 80 pounds (marathoner, climber,skier).
Also searching for a source for XS bike shorts/knickers.
QRgirl
Nov 18, 09 18:27
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What about kid's frames?We have a kid's tri here and there are always some kiddos on nice looking Felts and Treks. I'd have her look at kid's cycling clothes too, black shorts are black shorts right? They're probably way cheaper too.
Stumps
Nov 19, 09 12:32
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http://www.spiuk.co.uk/..._Evo2_Tri_Suits.html
This one goes down to XXS (age 10), I am sure they can't be the only brand to go down that small.
Kiwami also do kids sizes for tri:
http://www.kiwamitri.com/...lon-children_11.html
Their cycle gear also goes down to XXS.
I would try Scody and Zerod as well. 2XU must go pretty small as they clothe Emma Snowsill.
Willrace4food
Nov 19, 09 14:13
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Thanks for all the suggestions so far...
feman
Nov 19, 09 18:40
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Hey Zev check out Luna Cycles - designed for women - Judith bought one and love it- she moved to CO I think. G
Graham Wilson
USAT Level III Elite Coach
www.thewilsongroup.biz
Willrace4food
Nov 19, 09 20:28
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Good one Graham!
SSMinnow
Nov 27, 09 5:05
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I've read the threads below (about a bike for a 5 footer), this is harder!
Looking to help a sweet friend that is tiny! She wants to start triathlon and needs a small bike. We were lookingat a 44cm Ruby Specialized but need a slightly different fit. First, she is very narrow, and 32cm bars would be the correct fit....can't find those, second she needs a 34 bike shoe to get properly fit on pedals, can't find those anywhere although Northwave shows they make shoes (at least a retailer in South Africa shows 34's online). The seatpost would have to be cut down about an inch on the Ruby to lower the seat further than it's normal low point.
We have called Terry bikes, and plan to call Serotta to talk about custom fit. Terry suggested a setup that sounded strange to me, with a 24" front wheel and a 700c rear to lower standover height and maintain normal gearing with the standard rear wheel.
Suggestions would be appreciated
I'm 4'10, 26" inseam, 100lbs. I looked high and low for my first road bike and ended up going with a custom Ti Seven with 650cc wheels. Fits like a charm (only minor toe overlap which has never been an issue), but cost and arm and a leg. Serotta turned down the build. I searched for three years to find a tri bike and was able to work with GURU and they are in the process of building me a custom carbon Magis. It is the second smallest bike they have ever built. The first was for someone 4'9". Took quit a while to get the fit right and it isn't perfect. There is still some toe overlap and I have only 3mm of standover. Michel Somogyi from GURU frequents ST forums. You should pop him a note if you are interested.
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