Advice re bicycle for adult of short stature.

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brenglee

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Hi
My daughter has special needs and is quite small in stature althought is an adult in her 20's.
I want to get her a bicycle for general exercising purposes,but because of her height. I cant seem to locate one.
I think she needs a 12.5 or 13.5 inch frame with 26 inch wheels.
I would ideally like her to be able to try the bike out before purchase, and I dont want to spend too much. Im thinking around 200euro.
I live in the Dublin/Kildare region.
Appreciate any help anyone can offer me.
Thanks in advance.
 
There are some very knowledgeable and helpful folk on the boards.ie Cycling forum. Have you tried a good local bike shop?
 
Thanks for that. I have added to boards.ie
I have tried 2 shops so far. Have been trawling internet but
Im not really sure what Im doing!
 
Joe Dalys in Dundrum have a lot of knowledgable staff and will allow you to take a bike out before buying. Have you tried them ?
 
+1 to boards.ie/cycling.
Your best bet would be to bring her into a shop for a fitting.
There are 24 inch wheeled bikes too,which she might be more comfortable with.
If you can get an aluminium framed bike it will probably be a bit lighter.
 
Hi Brenglee,

I got the Huffy Miami shown on this website for my daughter last year.
It's a great bike, shimano gears/brakes, alum frame so lightweight.

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It might be a bit small for your daughter but may be worth a look.

We got it in Richies Bike Shop in Swords.

Would recommend it.

Regards.
 
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Tesco 24inch wheel €120, off to buy one this eve, lovely minty one with 18 gears and dual suspension (!!!! but my 10 year olds in love).
 
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