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Hey all,
Not easy to find much from other short riders. Curious to hear what other similar height people are on?
As a shorter rider, I love the long and short seat tubes of Transitions. Currently on a Medium V2 sentinel, but realizing I want to go mullet and try something new.
2 bikes I'm really eyeing are S1 or S2 HD6 or S2 Norco Sight high pivot.
Experienced rider in Seattle who also likes to race a handful of Enduros.
Would love to hear from similar height riders on their top pics and also any thoughts on the above bikes.
I’m maybe an inch taller, so still short! Currently on a new generation Fuel mx. The amount of potential configurations can be a rabbit hole, but it has allowed me to get it set up exactly how I want it to suit my build.
My son has the sight, but in a s3. Even being probably a size too big, I’ve found it really easy to get comfortable on. It feels like a lot of bike on flatter terrain but really balanced pointed down.
Transition Patrol?
Currently on sale likely due to rumours of a complete revamp next year. I'm taller and on a large but I think it's great.
My 5'5 son is also on a new generation fuel mx and loving it. The prices are also very competitive compared to other options.
Medium Rallon with 450 chain stays. 5’5” isn’t so short that you are limited in anyway on bike choices.
Agreed - I'm 5'4 and haven't had any trouble with fit. Small SB160 currently.
Bikes that I have owned that were particularly low standover if that's a concern were the OG Sentinel and the V1 Forbidden's. Haven't looked at them in a while but I know Transitions are still really low slung.
I'm 5'8" and solidly a medium on most brands. I avoid Pivot myself because their medium is usually huge, and their small small, so maybe their small would be goldilocks size for you. I personally really like the Santa Cruzes I've owned, but one issue I'm having with them is their shock tunnel prevents me from running a 200mm in a medium, fully slammed. You might be able to get away with a 180 on a small, not sure. I looked at the new Yeti LT but while they figured out the straight/deep seat tube, they made it 420mm long instead of ~400, so again I can't run 200mm. I know Ibis and Orbea also prioritize good seat tube insertion for small sizes.
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