5' girly in a minefield!

swampy

Finding my (electric) wheels
May 5, 2015
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Hello folks :)
I'm feeling stuck :-( Have decided not to adapt my Dawes red feather.
Looking at smaller frames, the whoosh petite Santana looks fabulous, but unfortunately my (NHS) employer uses the 'cyclescheme' which whoosh don't work with :-(
So I'm searching an alternative. Similar price range really.
Off to a shop in St Austell, Cornwall, tomorrow so I can sit on some :)
Any advice gratefully received :)
Sarah x
 

hoppy

Member
May 25, 2010
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Hello folks :)
I'm feeling stuck :-( Have decided not to adapt my Dawes red feather.
Looking at smaller frames, the whoosh petite Santana looks fabulous, but unfortunately my (NHS) employer uses the 'cyclescheme' which whoosh don't work with :-(
So I'm searching an alternative. Similar price range really.
Off to a shop in St Austell, Cornwall, tomorrow so I can sit on some :)
Any advice gratefully received :)
Sarah x
Hi Sarah,
Welcome to the forum. You might consider one of the many small-wheeled folders on the market. They have small frames and are usually quite light.Good idea to try a local shop and have as many test rides as you can! One bike my local shop recommends is the Kudos Secret.
Best wishes anyway and do tell us how you get on.
hoppy
 

RobF

Esteemed Pedelecer
Sep 22, 2012
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The Petite is something of a niche product, although Kudos also offer a 24" wheel step through.

http://www.kudoscycles.com/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=336

They have dealers, so cycle scheming one might be easier.

Alternatively, just buy the bike that fits the best - getting the right bike is more important than getting a tax concession.
 

trex

Esteemed Pedelecer
May 15, 2011
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2,671
Hello folks :)
I'm feeling stuck :-( Have decided not to adapt my Dawes red feather.
Looking at smaller frames, the whoosh petite Santana looks fabulous, but unfortunately my (NHS) employer uses the 'cyclescheme' which whoosh don't work with :-(
So I'm searching an alternative. Similar price range really.
Off to a shop in St Austell, Cornwall, tomorrow so I can sit on some :)
Any advice gratefully received :)
Sarah x
woosh have now signed up with cycleschemes
 

Croxden

Esteemed Pedelecer
Jan 26, 2013
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North Staffs
My friend Lynn has an FC5, she is also a shorty and finds it perfect for her.

Being a folder it means her bike & my Birdy can both fit into her small Suzuki so we can do the old rail line trails, keeps her away from the traffic.
 

swampy

Finding my (electric) wheels
May 5, 2015
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Hey all :)
I decided upon a Kudos Tempo :) purchased through cycle scheme from e-bikes direct. It's fab :-D had her about a month now, and am getting on really well :-D
Sarah x