Small bikes?

Christopher Wells /

Aug 15, 2011 01:03PM

So I'm looking to build something up for my girlfriend and I am having trouble finding something small enough for her to ride comfortably.

I've considered modifying a Magnum X with dart wheels, longer shocks, fork, and swing-arm but I think the frame might be too short.

I've also thought about a Pacer Super Sport but really don't want to shell out all the cash for the Morini parts.

Then again I am also thinking about finding another Jawa Supreme and setting it up like the Magnum/Hobbit Hybrid.

But to be honest I just want some input on small bikes, what would you recommend?

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Gromosaurus Rex - Brad Pitt /

cougarbait

Aug 15, 2011 01:18PM

motobecane 7 = 88 lbs (16in wheels)

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Rum Springa /

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gregv

Aug 15, 2011 01:29PM

i know with mountain/road bikes that seat placement is important for a comfortable ride, might wanna change that or get a long seat. if its something like frame size/weight idk...

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Saabsonettguy . /

saabsonettguy

Aug 15, 2011 01:30PM

I'd get a common bike, and just modify it. Tomos for example. Drop the seat, change the bars, etc.

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Chip _ /

chip515

Aug 15, 2011 01:41PM

Pinto, drop the seat lower and pretty light weight as far as peds go.

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Dill . /

blinginlike3p0

Aug 15, 2011 01:45PM

yes, pintos are very small.

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Aron Chaudiere /

opelwagengt

Aug 15, 2011 01:55PM

You could always try to find a Minarelli frame. I have to Baretta 38s and they are tiny frames. They also have 16inch wheels.

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Sir Christopher BLKBLK /

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christophers

Aug 15, 2011 02:02PM

I'd consider the Vespa Ciao to be the smallest common moped. so itsy bitsy !

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Jeff Holme /

kwacker50senior

Aug 15, 2011 06:53PM

I WOULD RECOMMEND MY 50cc HONDA HUMMING G monkey type moped but it is over here in GREAT BRITAIN, DO YOU HAVE ANY OF THESE SUPER LITTLE JAPANESE BIKES IN THE U.S ? Cheers Jeff..

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Justin Doody /

saturn

Aug 15, 2011 08:11PM

I have a 7 and 2 leis and I would say the lei is the small one. honda express would be a cheep one to get her on a bike

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jasont

Aug 15, 2011 08:14PM

yeah get a honda express suzuki fa50 or yamaha qt50 all are small cheap and easy to get and about as reliable as possible

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Derek Stahl /

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dereks

Aug 15, 2011 11:01PM

My girls 4'9", her custom magnum-x or as I like to call it magnum-xl will be done this weeekend (other then upholstery), just waiting for paint to dry; extended swingarm, longer forks and 16" 5 stars gives about a 23"seat height and good geometry.