Time to leap

[Litt1eone]

Morning, afternoon and evening all.

After a year of hard tailing across the Isle of Wight country side I have decided to decide if an eBike is for me.

I believed this would be a consideration in a few more years to come but a knee issue is putting me off riding at the moment and I can’t be having that.

My dilemma is finding a bike that suits. I am 5ft 1” - female (just to give you visuals) with a short inside leg of about 26.5”
I have sat on a Scott Contessa Strike (small) and can barely stand over the frame. It’s a tad uncomfortable.

I’d be happy to hear of any recommendations from anyone who has had a similar dilemma ?

Clearly I mean finding the right bike - being a virtually challenged female is an awesome thing

 

[Reactive]

Hi!
Welcome to the greatest invention since the derailleur.

Specialized has a S1 size which is for 4'11" - 5'3". I am not sure if a Spec Turbo is on your radar, but it may be worth a stand-over.

 

[Barbara_Reed]

Hello, and welcome to the forum. Hope you find something to suit you soon.

 

[Nicho]

Morning, afternoon and evening all.

After a year of hard tailing across the Isle of Wight country side I have decided to decide if an eBike is for me.

I believed this would be a consideration in a few more years to come but a knee issue is putting me off riding at the moment and I can’t be having that.

My dilemma is finding a bike that suits. I am 5ft 1” - female (just to give you visuals) with a short inside leg of about 26.5”
I have sat on a Scott Contessa Strike (small) and can barely stand over the frame. It’s a tad uncomfortable.

I’d be happy to hear of any recommendations from anyone who has had a similar dilemma ?

Clearly I mean finding the right bike - being a virtually challenged female is an awesome thing

Liv - the women's range from giant:

Womens Electric Mountain Bikes | Liv Cycling UK

Shop Liv's collection of electric mountain bikes for women. Explore new trails and tackle your goals with e-MTBs designed to handle rocky trails. 0% finance available.

www.liv-cycling.com

Click on a bike to see specs / sizes.

 

[mxh]

My wife is 5'2 and had two criteria when looking for a new e-bike - standover height and bike weight. She found her previous bike (small Merida e-160) both too high and too heavy. She ended up with an Orbea Rise (small) and it works well on both fronts.

 

[Rubinstein]

Possibly something in the Giant Liv range to suit. For example the Embolden xs has a stand over of 710mm. Last time I was in the Giant store in shoreham on sea they had quite a few bikes from the Liv range in stock, worth a call if your interested, best dealer in the south east in my opinion

 

[Paulquattro]

Welcome to the slippery slope that is the emtb

 

[Litt1eone]

Hey all - thank you for your replies so far.

It is good to know that there are options. Some I have considered already and had to dismiss due to funds.

I will have a look at the Liv bikes. I know they review well - although much prefer the look of the Scott

 

[Zimmerframe]

The specialized SL models can be bought for a steal right now.

Only an example and yes, they're still not "cheap" ..

ibkbike.com

 

[steve_sordy]

At your height I'm assuming that if you are of average proportions, then your weight will be on the low side. Therefore, you may be well placed to take good advantage of the SL bikes from Trek, Orbea and others. These bikes will be about 20kg or less. Worth considering when you are having to lift the bike over gates or onto the car roof. Their batteries are smaller, but because you are light compared to the average user, then you will have a good range.