650c wheels bicycle (for 5'3 and under)

I will certainly have to build one for my little missus))

edscoble how large is that libertas frame? Im attempting to build my partner a road bike at the moment and struggling to find anything as small as required. any advice?

It's a child frame designed for 650c wheel, your best solution is a sweep-back bar like the porteur one that help shorten the reach a lots.

650c 2006 Trek 1.2 with Tiagra for £235 BIN on eBum. Collection only from Kenilworth, but at that price it's probably worth the trip.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Trek-Pilot-1-2-WSD-105-/171294275221?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item27e1ef3695

I'm 5'3" and built up a Livery Design Gruppe 650c frame:

You can find more info on the build here:
http://www.pedalroom.com/bike/livery-design-gruppe-650c-13246

So as I mentioned before, I've been building a bike for my friend who is 4'11''.
It was tricky but I finally found a Dawes Junior Racer on eBay.
1x8, 26'' wheels, 48cm Seat tube, fairly light and nice classic geometry.

After a powdercoat of metallic blue, new wheels, drive train and an awesome eBay find of a Concor 'Junior' Saddle for £10, it's ready to roll, and she is very happy with it.

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The tyres is on the wrong way round.

Ah ed. The eternal troll.

Nice work Donut! !

Don't worry, he's easy to ignore.

Why have the photos disappeared??

Why have the photos disappeared??

You served them from some apple site who are giving out expiring urls to the direct images. You probably have to host them some other place imgur.com or flickr or somewhere else that does not mind direct linking. Or just upload them here with the fancy new upload thing.

Tried using Flickr but couldn't get it to work. Anyway, there's one photo of it now.

Worth sharing this as well - http://www.cyclescheme.co.uk/community/round-ups/round-up-bikes-for-shorter-riders

This came up as I was looking for frame options for the other half. Quite a few of the bikes listed here are already on the thread so perhaps this has been a source for the article.

Nice CAAD up on the Bay at the moment for those of you looking for a road frame - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cannondale-650c-Ladies-youth-Road-Bike-/131289534089?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Iro-Heidi-Track-Bicycle-Custom-Build-46cm-Frame-650c-Wheels-/221543640921

650C Iro Heidi, 46cm ST

Shoot, would have (short Frau). It didn't sell but that probably means that they wouldn't ship anyways.

Weird. There was a week on it when I found it last night. I wonder if they killed the auction for some other reason.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cannondale-650C-ladies-youth-road-bicycle/131290328889?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D25291%26meid%3Db525ad49b5f54b53b378bc347ebfb5ad%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D10621%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D131289534089

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Ahh, just added the BIN

had a nightmare trying to build up a small cheap bike for my girlfriend over summer. just seems you cant get a nice loooking small frameset or parts without splashing out a fortune. just stumbled across this though
http://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bikes/road/single/madison-650c

thoughts ?

@user48453 - I'm not a fan of white bikes, but it does look good.

As I'm a titch (4'll), my concern would be the reach first off, then the gearing. When I got my Fuji track (used as SS) it came with 46/15 gearing which my puny legs struggled with. I went through various sprockets and am now using 46/20 which I'm happy with. It means it now takes me 5 mins to start rolling instead of the 30 minutes initially :-).

I forgot to mention that I also swopped to a 60mm stem and changed the handlebars for something a bit smaller, although I can't see what the handlebar size is on the Genesis. Hope you find this useful.

Hi everyone, hope you don't mind me joining in this conversation, but my boy has outgrown his 650c bikes (all too quickly)
So, there's a brand new pair of Miche 650c wheels with tyres and tubes, a New Dolan 650c Kadet track bike, various Pro4 SC tyres and tubes, open to offers really.
The track bike is a 39cm frame and around £250( 400 plus on Dolans site)
The wheels £75 with the tyres and tubes
Tyres, maybe £12 each as they,re brand new and never been fitted.
I'm in London on 10th October so if you want any photos or chat about them give me a message and i'll let you know my number.
All money raised going towards a new bike for Christmas for the boy.
Cheers
Gary

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/thorn-xtc-bare-metal-frame-and-fork-set-prod4291/ £199. It's Reynolds 725 or 853, hand made in UK, 26" wheels touring frame. Size is for somebody around 4"10...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dolan-Kids-Or-Childs-Custom-Track-Bike-/251676184388

26" wheeled Dolan track. Not very clear what size is, perhaps good for the smaller among us? (my size is 50 cm and often "kids size" too on the bay ;)

A junior Carrera road bike from Halfords. Seems to have rave reviews from all customers, only one was from a female. Heavily discounted at the moment.

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/kids-bikes/carrera-tdf-junior-road-bike-2014

Halford have some small Carrera for a while, if anyone is going to get one, I would highly advise them to take it to their LBS for a basic service just to ensure it's safe to ride.