Comments on: Gravel and Touring Bikes for Smaller Cyclists: XXS, XS, 38cm, 42cm, 44cm https://www.cyclingabout.com/list-of-touring-bikes-for-smaller-cyclists/ Bikepacking, Bicycle Touring, Equipment, Testing, Videos Wed, 27 Dec 2023 15:00:01 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 By: Alee | CyclingAbout.com https://www.cyclingabout.com/list-of-touring-bikes-for-smaller-cyclists/#comment-2880 Sat, 21 Jan 2017 22:33:00 +0000 https://www.cyclingabout.com/?p=5342#comment-2880 In reply to maryka.

Most of them will be disc compatible!

]]> By: maryka https://www.cyclingabout.com/list-of-touring-bikes-for-smaller-cyclists/#comment-2878 Sat, 21 Jan 2017 09:52:00 +0000 https://www.cyclingabout.com/?p=5342#comment-2878 Alee, what a comprehensive list, thanks! Just wondered if you knew offhand if any or many of them are disc brake-compatible?

]]> By: Alee | CyclingAbout.com https://www.cyclingabout.com/list-of-touring-bikes-for-smaller-cyclists/#comment-2308 Mon, 11 Jul 2016 03:41:00 +0000 https://www.cyclingabout.com/?p=5342#comment-2308 In reply to kat.

My calculations work the Galaxy Cromo Ladies to be about: Reach 381mm / Stack 523mm. Alee

]]> By: kat https://www.cyclingabout.com/list-of-touring-bikes-for-smaller-cyclists/#comment-2307 Sun, 10 Jul 2016 08:49:00 +0000 https://www.cyclingabout.com/?p=5342#comment-2307 Hi Alee – thanks for pulling together the list above, much appreciated as a short person! Just wondering if you knew where the Dawes Galaxy Cromo Ladies 43cm version would sit in the above list?

]]> By: Brad https://www.cyclingabout.com/list-of-touring-bikes-for-smaller-cyclists/#comment-2245 Tue, 28 Jun 2016 01:25:00 +0000 https://www.cyclingabout.com/?p=5342#comment-2245 Great list and very helpful for the many short cyclists out there! I would add one more to your list: the Surly Straggler 650B — a highly versatile bike that is excellent for both light touring and randonneuring — and it’s made in sizes as small as 38 and 42cm with 650B wheels. The 38 cm was the ultimate solution to all my tiny lady’s fit issues. Riding a properly sized, well-fitted bike truly makes all the difference in the world!

]]> By: Alee | CyclingAbout.com https://www.cyclingabout.com/list-of-touring-bikes-for-smaller-cyclists/#comment-1452 Mon, 21 Sep 2015 00:31:00 +0000 https://www.cyclingabout.com/?p=5342#comment-1452 In reply to LINK.

Thanks, I recently came across this company and have been meaning to add them to the list. Alee

]]> By: LINK https://www.cyclingabout.com/list-of-touring-bikes-for-smaller-cyclists/#comment-1444 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 21:58:00 +0000 https://www.cyclingabout.com/?p=5342#comment-1444 In reply to Emilie.

Check out Islabikes in the UK. They do properly scaled down bikes for smaller people. They even use smaller brake levers and cranks sized to go with the bikes.

]]> By: Alee | CyclingAbout.com https://www.cyclingabout.com/list-of-touring-bikes-for-smaller-cyclists/#comment-1235 Wed, 13 May 2015 06:35:00 +0000 https://www.cyclingabout.com/?p=5342#comment-1235 In reply to Emilie.

Hi Emilie

I’ve looked at the frame geometry of the Soma and it will be quite fine for touring. The bike is a little steeper in the head angle than is ideal, making the bike feel a bit more nimble than most, but if you were to put weight on the front that will slow everything down. The only thing is that the frame tubing is probably not optimised for heavy pannier loads on the front and rear.

An even better bike (which I forgot about!) is the Koga Randonneur or Traveller – Womens version. http://www.koga.com/en/bikes/trekking/collection

It comes with a proper touring geometry, plus heavyweight frame tubing so that if you’re running front and back panniers the bike will stay nice and stiff.

The Stevens Trekking Tour is another good find!

Let me know what you decide to go with.
Alee

]]> By: Emilie https://www.cyclingabout.com/list-of-touring-bikes-for-smaller-cyclists/#comment-1234 Tue, 12 May 2015 13:51:00 +0000 https://www.cyclingabout.com/?p=5342#comment-1234 In reply to Alee | CyclingAbout.com.

Hi! Thank you for your answer!
My choices are very limited!

I came across this frame: http://www.somafab.com/archives/product/buena-vista
http://bikecult.com/works/archive/11bicycles/somabuenavistaRTN.html

I was wondering if it could make a good touring bike? What do you think?

Or maybe this one in 26″ (if I cand find it in Montreal…):
http://www.stevensbikes.de/2014/index.php?bik_id=1431&cou=CA&lang=en_US

Thanks again! 🙂

]]> By: Alee | CyclingAbout.com https://www.cyclingabout.com/list-of-touring-bikes-for-smaller-cyclists/#comment-1226 Fri, 08 May 2015 21:54:00 +0000 https://www.cyclingabout.com/?p=5342#comment-1226 In reply to Emilie.

Hi Emilie

You may have to look into 26″ MTBs to get your desired standover. One of the smallest I’ve found is 614mm standover on a Giant Tempt (http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-au/bikes/model/tempt.1/18996/76600/#geometry). Unfortunately you won’t find bikes with seat tubes this small on touring bikes though, unless you get something custom made.

Alee

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