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04-18-19, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Darth Lefty

Right now in mountain bikes, the junior tire size is still 24" tires and a 12-13 inch frame but the adult XS size, if there is one, is usually 27.5" with a 14 inch frame and that's awkward for an XXS adult. But there are still some 26ers around. I know this is back to junior bikes, but I found these:

https://www.clearybikes.com/products/scout-26-10-speed

https://www.trailcraftcycles.com/product/big-mesa-26/
https://www.trailcraftcycles.com/product/timber-26/

https://www.whyteusa.bike/collection...roducts/405-20

https://www.konaworld.com/fire_mountain.cfm XS is a 26er

Finally - you had a Surly before so that's a known quantity. The Surly Troll is a 26er and it comes in XS with a 13" frame. You could build it from the frame up however you like, possibly moving wheels and other parts over from your LHT
https://surlybikes.com/bikes/troll

Edit: one more https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/.../rp-prod173139

Darth, thank you for all these links...I've never heard of any of these brands except Kona, but all the bikes looks great. I can research the dealers and see if any of them are around me. Some are too spendy for me, but the more-affordable ones' specs are as good as (if not better than) some of the adult versions I've looked at. I really appreciate your time and effort in showing me that there are other possibilities out there for someone my size.

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