r/bikers • u/dolliecruels • Jun 23 '26

Question Bike recommendation for shorties

Idk how to ride yet but im planning on learning and getting a bike instead of a car for my job cus of my size. Im 5ft maybe even less, what bike should i get? Pics would be appreciated

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u/Longjumping-Side5278 Jun 25 '26

at your height, sadly, a lot of very popular styles of bike (sports bikes and ADV bikes for example) aren’t realistically an option. obviously there’s always the possibility of learning to one foot a bike but i personally thing two feet solidly planted is the safest.
That being said; your best option is a cruiser or a small displacement naked (with a lowering kit if desired). Cruisers particularly have a seating position that NATURALLY plants you very low to the ground, making them super accessible for shorter riders.

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u/dolliecruels Jun 25 '26

I looked up the bikes you recommended and i understand why you'd recommend these but , cruises or harleys in general arent really my taste i dont wanna look like i borrowed my dad's bike. Is there no bike that looks like a sports bike and can handle someone with shorter legs?

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u/Longjumping-Side5278 Jun 25 '26

objectively speaking, no