Originally Posted by
SweetNightmare
5' 1" on a good day. I'm also a little heavy set so getting my leg up and over anything too high is a bit of a problem.
Because of your height, one viable (and rarely mentioned) option exist here. Please don't overlook the 24" - typically considered a teen's intermediate bike. You can buy superior quality at reduced costs and frequently end-up with a lighter and better fitting bike. A prime example is the wildly popular Specialized HotRock 24".
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/...45767&eid=4360
I'm in the process of building/converting a 2005 HotRock for myself (also height challenged). This will be a full fendered commuter. I'll post pics later this week