The Best Bikes for Short People

Bike Friday

This company has several stock models for comfort riding, road riding and mountain biking. The company specializes in designing custom-fit bicycles for short and tall people. The pocket companion recreational/touring model is a popular choice and comes in 50, 56 and 60 cm sizes. The bike has 24 gears and an adjustable seat mast for a perfect fit. This is an efficient road bike that is easy to adjust for different sizes. The company also has a similar version for mountain biking and touring.

Bike Friday
3364 W. 11th Ave.
Eugene, OR 97402
(514) 687-0487
bikefriday.com

Trek

In the brand-name market, Trek manufactures some of the smallest bikes. The majority of Trek's bikes fit down to 50 cm. The Pilot 2.0 WSD is a women's bike that is sized down to 47 cm without sacrificing any of the features that come with larger sizes. The bike is lightweight with carbon forks and a sturdy aluminum frame. It is a comfortable road bike that could be used for casual or competitive riding. For men, the Pilot 2.0 is the same bike with a minimum size of 50 cm.

Trek
trekbikes.com

Terry Bicycles

This company makes bicycles for very short people. The bikes are designed for women and sizing is as small as 38 cm. The bikes are high quality and suited for training and competition riding. The Isis Sport model is a well-rounded road bicycle with carbon forks and a solid, hand-built steel frame. It is light at 18 pounds and is effective for triathlon or long-distance riding. Terry makes most of the bicycle frames in the United States and it sells bicycle components, accessories and apparel.

Terry Precision Cycling
47 Maple St.
Burlington, VT 05401
(800) 289-8379
terrybicycles.com