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

@ 36, I'd been thinking about that a while back. I'll add that into the equation also. Why I thought this would be easy I don't know :-).

There a tektro brakes with a massive drop allowing you to run 26".

I found this diagram that hopefully help you understood the difference in seat tube angle can make despite having identical sized frame;

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh167/edscoble/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Edward%20Scobles%20MacBook%20Pro/6326849846_eba5a1c0da_b_zpsc904dc7c.jpg

TL:DR; steeper seat tube mean saddle set back further increasing top tube length, slacker seat tube mean saddle set forward shorten the reach (while all have the same distance from saddle to bottom bracket).

And a GIF;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=dSY6rYVs2QU

I think a miracle may have occurred and I might, just might, (will know for sure next week)have enough money for an Isla Bike.

If I take a trip up there in the car, does anyone want to come with?

Excellent news Shoosh. Fingers crossed for you!

The Food Centre is worth a visit and there is a small restaurant on the same site. I recommend the Victoria Sponge.

I'd love to travel with you depending on the date.

Thanks. I will know for sure next Week when the car has been through its MOT and I can see how much (or little) cash I have left. Want to do it soon though, want to take advantage of the good weather when it comes.

Nevermind

I am totally loving the custom painted bicycle, it look amazing, she look like she could do with a 10-20mm shorter stem thought.

Nevermind

Lovely bikes. I love the artwork which makes them truly original

In one of the above her knee appears to be touching her elbow. Is that right?

Nice paint job

have you had a look @ the Decathlon Triaban 3

They do small sizes in 700c and , I think, now do youth size which might fit you...

Their website is rather hard work to navigate - How near are you to Surrey Quays, which is their main shop in London?

@ Peter Carter/edscoble. I've heard good things about the T3 but wasn't aware there was a 'small' version. I work at London Bridge so can easily wander over to Surrey Quays and take a look.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
1 frame and fork suitable for children measuring over 125 cm.
2 wheel: size 600 or 24" (23-540); rear and front quick-release.
3 chainset: 40 tooth single chainring, length152mm.
4 sprockets: 14 - 16 - 18 - 20 - 22 - 24
5 shift lever on handlebar close to stem.
6 pedals with toe-clips and straps (removable).
7 Seat/ seatpost: manual saddle clamp for adjusting saddle heigt without tools.
8 brakes: double brake lever for maximum safety.
9 bottle holder: 2 screws for fitting bottle holder.
10 stem: Aluminium aheadset system (non-adjustable in height).

Quick question - what is the build quality of these like?

I went to Decathalon today. The 48cm was too small for me, and the 51cm was slightly too big. I tried out the white Triban 3, which has micro shifters and a steel fork. (The red Triban 3 has Shimano shifters and a carbon fork, but they didn't have it in stock and are not sure if they are getting any more in).

@ Shoosh - Surely they could get one in from their other stores around the country? Lakeside is the nearest to London.

I was at the Lakeside branch. They are apparently out of stock in the warehouse and 'not sure if we are getting back in', unless this is just a sales pitch to sell the white ones.

In what way it's too small/big? i.e. 2cm too short/long on the stem?

The 48cm felt very cramped, even when they raised the seat. I might go back and try again but I didn't feel like I could ride for miles on it.

When I got a new OTP bike, the standard kits mean the bike was too long for me, but when changed from a 110mm stem to a 90mm, it fit perfectly.

What I mean is that it's possible to make it fit you better with a small change.

It could be the saddle need to be set back a bit further if my assumption is anything to go (the steeper the seat tube get the smaller the frame go).

@ Shoosh - will you still head out to Islabikes for a test ride?

I'm hoping to look at a friend's Isla Bike in London, so not at the moment. Cash has also been depleted, which doesn't help.

This is new to me. Planet X are selling a Battaglin Junior with Campagnolo bits for £500. 26", 24" and 22" options. 26" is out of stock at the moment, but one to keep an eye on. http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/FBBATJUNIOR/battaglin_junior_alloy_road_bike

Hello, I'll just pop this here. http://www.lfgss.com/thread107405.html#

My girlfiends LIBERTAS-MANN Childrens Track Bike for sale. Seat tube 47 cm c-c Top tube 50cm c-c. 26" wheels.

That ^ is gorgeous!

I'm looking for a 26'' Junior Racer / Road bike for a friend who's only 4' 10''!
Think she'd prefer gears/SS rather than fixed and likes the idea of a steel frame.

Keep you eyes peeled please and PM me if you find anything.
Thanks
D!