|   16" Kona Mini Mula for 5'5" woman? | KL
Jan 16, 2004 7:45 AM | | Looking at a bike in the classifieds for my wife and came across a 16" Kona. I'm wondering if this might be a tad too big for her. Anybody have any input?
Thanks,
Kevin L. |
| re: 16" Kona Mini Mula for 5'5" woman? | giro_man
Jan 16, 2004 12:05 PM | | I am a half inch shorter and when I was making my decision 3 years ago I chose a size small Litespeed (something like a 13''-14'' seatpost). At the time, I was also looking at a size medium Kona. I have no regrets in choosing the smaller size.
Generally, a rider may fit between two sizes and it becomes a matter of preference between feeling a bit more stretched out versus feeling able to easily reach all controls. A very flexible, athletic individual may not even notice the "stretch" whereas a less confidant individual may feel uncomfortable on a larger size. |
| much thanks! n/m | Kl
Jan 16, 2004 3:51 PM | | |
| re: 16" Kona Mini Mula for 5'5" woman? | Ak Dave
Jan 16, 2004 7:41 PM | | I'm 5'-5" also and have ridden a couple 16" Kona's. The effective tt length for a 16" Kona a few years ago was about 22". I also own a 14" Litespeed Obed and the effective tt length is 21". The Obed's short tt ended up being too short for me. The Kona's 22" tt was much better. I now ride a couple sm Titus's and the tt's are 22.6 & 22.7.... I do like a bit longer tt. Not all people are porportioned the same but I would think the 16" Kona would fit ok. Kona's do have pretty good std over height per size also.
Hope this is of some help.
Dave |
| 14" Giant XTC SE2 | Because
Jan 18, 2004 12:35 AM | | My wife is the same height and rides a 2004 Giant XTC SE2. Some roadies in our local club that it was too small if she were to use it as a commuter or strickly for the road but as she rides 100% dirt she likes the generous standover height. |
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