Define short. Okay, I'm 5 feet and a little tiny bit. 27 inch inseam I think. I love my Orbea. Take it for a spin. Its the first bike I've ever had that has actually fit me and I don't have to worry about landing on the top bar. I'm not stretched out. I do have some toe overlap with the wheels but I never would take a turn sharp enough to have a problem with that. It's a sweet bike I have the Orbea Dama Race.