frame size for 5' 1" girl
07-29-14, 05:15 PM
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Depending on leg-to-torso proportion, probably 46-48 cm frame… likely want to look at women's bikes.
07-29-14, 05:19 PM
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My wife is 5' on a good day and rides a 44cm Specialized Ruby and an XS(14") Juliana Nevis.
07-29-14, 05:27 PM
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My lady is 4'11 and rides a 12" MTB frame
07-29-14, 05:43 PM
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Picture of said girl is required for proper fitting, clothing optional.
07-29-14, 06:57 PM
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Emma Pooley interview Velonation May 2010
[At just 1.57m (under 5’2”) tall Pooley has often had trouble getting bikes, particularly time trial bikes, to fit. Riding for Cervélo allows her to race time trials with smaller 650c wheels though, not an option with all bike sponsors. “I’m on the smallest size [48cm] of P3 or P4,” she confirmed. “Its great, it’s so much better, it’s just so much easier to get the position right and actually the handling is much easier in crosswinds because there’s so much less surface area on the cross section of the front wheel. I really am super happy with my P3!”
Read more: ]Emma Pooley Interview: Winning for the team
[At just 1.57m (under 5’2”) tall Pooley has often had trouble getting bikes, particularly time trial bikes, to fit. Riding for Cervélo allows her to race time trials with smaller 650c wheels though, not an option with all bike sponsors. “I’m on the smallest size [48cm] of P3 or P4,” she confirmed. “Its great, it’s so much better, it’s just so much easier to get the position right and actually the handling is much easier in crosswinds because there’s so much less surface area on the cross section of the front wheel. I really am super happy with my P3!”
Read more: ]Emma Pooley Interview: Winning for the team
07-29-14, 07:00 PM
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bt, more than just your height is needed to fit you on a bike. Google bike sizing chart and take your pick. Or compare several. The best charts require various measurements and tell you how to take them. Here is one from wiggle, a UK online retailer that is representative: Wiggle Customer Services.
Other folks on here can perhaps give you the name of the favorite site. I swear I can't remember it.
Other folks on here can perhaps give you the name of the favorite site. I swear I can't remember it.
07-29-14, 07:04 PM
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Slow twitch article on women sizing. At the end of article is the thing on Emma Pooley.
The Problem with Women - Slowtwitch.com
The Problem with Women - Slowtwitch.com
07-29-14, 07:43 PM
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07-30-14, 06:50 AM
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07-30-14, 12:27 PM
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