Wanted: Cyclocross bike for 5ft rider

[stacie]

Thanks Jaclyn. I"m going to hold out a little longer for a used one and then I'm learning towards the Specialized Crux. I'd like it a little smaller, but not willing to spend a lot of money on this. WE've had one Cross season and i don't know how much of a future it will have here. My money is in my other bikes.

[Miranda]

I know this is kinda lame... but the price worked for me of what I wanted the bike for... here is my xc bike in size 48cm frame that might fit you...

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=41941

http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...0_10000_202339

click on sizing chart and it gives the same TT as you need... plus I think the stand over works... their tech support is helpful and could calculate it for you but think it's about what mine is... it's gone on sale with special email offers less than $500... not fancy or great components... but good start for money.

I love my little xc bike.

p.s. edit add: I'm about 5ft 4.5/5 inches tall, but with a long torso and pretty short legs. My Orbea carbon roadie is size 49cm with almost identical geo as the xc bici, and my Trek wsd 4500 hard trail mtb is 16inch.

[Biciclista]

wow, good price Miranda!

[Miranda]

wow, good price Miranda!

Yes... thanks! Really, for getting a xc bike to just try it out and see how I liked it or not... excellent way to go. I can't believe how much I love it. Think I'm almost discovering that I love the versitility of my xc bike more than my other bikes to ride lol.

I know for many people that visit this site, and myself included, the cost of cycling as a sport can be shocking at first. I think it's nice to know that there are some creative options out there for less money if it helps you to ride, versus not.

[zoom-zoom]

Miranda, that's the same bike I'm nudging my best friend towards. She'd love to get into cycling, doesn't have much budget, and lives out in BFE with more unpaved roads than paved.

[Miranda]

Miranda, that's the same bike I'm nudging my best friend towards. She'd love to get into cycling, doesn't have much budget, and lives out in BFE with more unpaved roads than paved.

Just finding this post... hope it's still timely for your friend's bike shopping...

I think it would serve her well for a first bike and riding conditions. The bike was mostly assembled, and needed some adjustments. If there is a buddy who does their own wrenching, that would help a newbie.

For the price, it's really a great bike... the blue is also absolutely stunning in person, on an aesthetics side note.

[zoom-zoom]

Great to hear! No worry, she's not actively shopping, just thinking really hard about it.