Most bikes don't fit you. We designed three that do.
Real proportional geometry. Not scaled-down men's bikes. The Lorimer, Roebling 15", and Willow 8 were engineered for petite riders 4'10" to 5'5".
If you've quit cycling, it's not you. It's the geometry.
Most hybrid bikes are sized for a 5'10" man. Then "women's" sizes get scaled down without changing the proportions. The result for petite riders:
- Wrist pain after 10 miles. Top tube is too long, you reach too far.
- Knee pain on every ride. Saddle is too high or too far back.
- Standover too tall. You can't comfortably stop at a light.
- The bike sits in the basement, unused, while you blame yourself.
It's not about effort. It's about a bike that was designed for someone else.
Three bikes engineered for petite proportions, not just smaller frames.
When we designed the Lorimer, Roebling 15", and Willow 8, we didn't start with a men's frame and shrink it. We started with the biomechanics of riders 4'10" to 5'7" and worked outward.
Top tube length, not just frame size
Shorter horizontal reach so your wrists, shoulders, and back stay neutral. The Lorimer 14" top tube is 21" - 3" shorter than a typical 14" hybrid.
Standover height engineered for confidence
Lower top tube clearance so you can stop, start, and dismount without overextending. Critical for traffic, lights, and safety.
Components scaled to your proportions
Narrower handlebars, shorter saddle rails, brake levers within reach for smaller hands. Not afterthought adjustments - default specs.
"Half the women I meet on rides tell me they almost gave up cycling. They didn't quit because they didn't like riding. They quit because every bike they tried was sized for someone else. That's the gap we set out to close."
Verified judge.me reviews from petite riders on the Lorimer, Roebling 15", and Wythe.
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Lorimer
9-speed hybrid built for petite riders, 4'10" to 5'5".
- 9-speed Shimano Altus
- Lightweight Chromoly steel frame
- Alloy linear-pull brakes
- Sizes 14" through 18"
Roebling 15"
9-speed hybrid for distance and fitness, 5'0" to 5'4".
- 9-speed Shimano Altus
- Lightweight Chromoly steel frame
- Alloy linear-pull brakes
- Sizes 15" through 23"
Willow 8
Premium step-through with internal-hub gearing. Easy mounting, low maintenance.
- Shimano Nexus 8-speed internal hub
- Step-through frame for easy mounting
- Hydraulic disc brakes
- S/M size fits 5'0" to 5'5"
Most petite riders end up buying down a size, not buying right. Here's the difference.
These are designed for petite riders, not adapted from bigger frames. The Lorimer, Roebling 15", and Willow 8 use proportional geometry: shorter top tubes, lower standover height, narrower handlebars, and saddle and stem options that match smaller proportions.
The Lorimer 14" fits riders as short as 4'10". Your local partner shop fits you in person before you ride away. If the size feels off, they swap it for the right one on the spot.
Yes. The Willow 8 is our premium step-through option in this lineup, with sizes that fit petite riders 5'0" to 5'5". For shorter riders, the Lorimer 14" has a low standover height that's easy to mount thanks to its low step-over, mixte-style frame.
Shipping is included on every Spring order to your local partner bike shop. We don't ship boxes to your door. We ship the bike to a real shop where it gets professionally assembled and tuned.
Yes. Our Buy & Ride model includes free assembly at a partner bike shop near you. No assembly fees, no boxes, no YouTube videos. Just pick up a bike that's ready to ride.
Lifetime original-owner warranty on the frame and fork. If welds fail or the frame structurally defects, we cover it for as long as you own the bike. Wheels and components carry a 1-year warranty.
Yes. Shop Pay Installments lets you split your purchase into 4 interest-free payments or longer monthly plans, available at checkout. Brooklyn Bicycle Co. bikes range from $499.99 to $1,199.99, so monthly plans typically run $50 to $100 on a 12-month plan.
Brooklyn Bicycle Co. offers a 30-day fit exchange. If the size isn't right within 30 days of pickup, reach out and our team will help arrange an exchange. A standard restocking fee applies per our return policy. Discounted bikes purchased during promotional periods may have additional restrictions.
Three guarantees that take the risk out of trying a Brooklyn.
Love at First Ride Promise
30 days to fall in love. If something isn't right, reach out and our team will work to make it right. Standard return policy applies.
Lifetime frame & fork warranty
Lifetime original-owner coverage on the frame and fork. Wheels and components 1 year.
Free pro assembly
We don't ship a box. We ship to a partner shop where a real mechanic assembles, tunes, and hands you a bike ready to ride.
Lifetime frame & fork warranty. Pro-assembled by your local shop. 30-day Love at First Ride Promise.
