Leathers/other clothing for a petite person

[Littlepeahead]

Having only just passed my test I've still got to find the ideal SV650s too, but until then I'm looking to buy some kit. I'm only 5'2" and size 8-10, so if anyone has any gear they are looking to sell let me know. London/Essex area ideal.

Will also gladly take any feedback about getting the seat sculpted or the bike lowered as I will probably need to get this done to get my feet flat.

Hiya and welcome.... forget being able to get your feet flat, it`s not gonna happen!! I`m 5`4" and my SV has been lowered as much as they possibly can (40mm dog bones, lowered front forks and a lowered seat) and I can only get the balls of my feet down. Having said that it feels ok and i have no problems manouvering the bike with feet if i have to ie. out of car park spaces backwards. Best of luck

Welcome to the madhouse!! There's no escape now!!

I can't help with the leathers but PM Jo (She's called shop addict on the forum). She runs GirlsBike2 a ladies bike clothing shop in North London.

And stick a "Hello I'm new" post in the Idle Banter section to say hi to everyone.

I've got a pair of RST Leather pants - waist size 30, but they are slim!

couldn't get them pass my knees!!

Hardly worn,
PM me you email for pics and price.
Oh - and Welcome!!

[JediGoat]

Hello

Give me a call and the shop, and we can discuss what will/won't fit you for your budget. Whether you're buying new or second hand, I should be able to give you some pointers.

Edit - It might help if I give you the number 020 8340 6503

Jo
Girlsbike2 North London

Originally Posted by Speedy Claire

Hiya and welcome.... forget being able to get your feet flat, it`s not gonna happen!! I`m 5`4" and my SV has been lowered as much as they possibly can (40mm dog bones, lowered front forks and a lowered seat) and I can only get the balls of my feet down. Having said that it feels ok and i have no problems manouvering the bike with feet if i have to ie. out of car park spaces backwards. Best of luck

Depends, I'm between 5' 3" & 5' 4" (depending which leg I'm standing on ) and only had 1 1/2" trimmed out of the seat foam - could get both feet firmly flat on the floor wiith my Sidi boots on (so not stacked heels like NuRocks or anything).

Perhaps I've just got long legs for a short-ar$e... but I've been told that skinny thighs help too. So you never know - s'all individual innit.

As for clothing - GirlsBike2 are very good for having stuff that actually fits.
Otherwise I've often found AlpineStars sizes always seem to err on the smaller side too.

I have a beautifully set of dianese leathers That will fit you they are small and petite.

Im 5'4'' and they are a bit small for me especially since i drink to much beer...

here are some pics





Looking for £220 pounds including postage.
They are top of the line K series dianese.

I have a beautifully set of dianese leathers That will fit you they are small and petite.

Im 5'4'' and they are a bit small for me especially since i drink to much beer...

here are some pics





Looking for £220 pounds including postage.
They are top of the line K series dianese.