Too short for an A-Bike??

[Johnni8]

Hi all;

I thinking of buying an A-Bike for buzzing around Edinburgh. But I'm not sure if I'll fit, I've only got legs that are 29" long and concerned that I can't get the saddle low.

Plus if the saddle is much lower than the handlebars will I continually be cycling around with a numb bum??

Can any one measure their A-Bike from saddle to pedal, with the saddle at the lowest for me please.

Many thanks

John

[newcross]

Hi, I finally found my long lost tape measure this morning by chance, so I can answer your question.

The hight of the seat from the ground = about 80cm (31 1/2 inches)

From the pedal to the top of the seat = about 70cm (27 1/2)

the seat can be set even lower by cutting the seat post (maybe 3cm or so.)

[editor at large]

Hi Johnni

This may seem too much of a coincidence, but I live in Edinburgh, recently bought an A-Bike and ... drum roll ... also have a 29inch inside leg.

You'll be fine. I actually have the seat relatively high because like you it seems, I like the saddle fairly high relative to handlebars. Much smaller people than us could ride the A-Bike. I think the problems would be for long legged people - I've actually had the seat post extended to max and it's not too high for me.

The geometry of the riding position is very different from a conventional bike, but your height (or lack of it) should be no problem.

It's a strange beast - one minute you're accidentally popping wheelies, the next you feel like you're really leaning heavily on the bars. But I totally love it. And it's proving really good for my daily commute with a bit of bus to nursery with daughter and a ride home a couple of miles from work in the evening.

You found the pilot supplies shop on Colinton road?

I look forward to the first Edinburgh A-Bike meet!

[Johnni8]

Many Many thanks

Sorry for the delay in posting a reply. I was almost put off A-Bikes after buying an eBay fake; which 'surprise, surprise' I managed to break. "I'm only little!!"

Cheers for the info, it's certainly put my mind at rest. Just waiting on a real one now. Soon it'll be "chocks away"

Where's this shop in Colinton Rd. Ed@LG? (sorry for the appalling acronym) Must go 'n investigate.

Cheers

Johnni