Is there any way to use the Zwift ride bike for those shorter than 152 cm?
My wife is 150cm tall.
Maybe if I shorten the seat tube at my own risk?
Does anyone have any experience?
Did you ever figure a solution? I have same issue for my spouse. Just posted my thoughts on a new thread started today. If you figured anything please let me know or see what you think of my idea
Bc
Hi @B_C_Cletta
If you’re looking to reduce some extra centimeters, consider changing the saddles. There can be quite a bit of variation in the distance between the rails and the top of the saddle, so it might be worth visiting a bike shop. They can help you compare different options, and hopefully, you’ll find a saddle that provides a more comfortable height. I also recommend you once you find the saddle follow the instructions in this article to install a new saddle on your Zwift Ride.
Thanks. I have checked and actually the zwift saddle is a relatively low profile saddle so doubt i could gain much distance that way.
Can you comment on my other suggestion i posted in the equipment section as a solution?
Posting this in hopes it can help others (also in equipment) who need up to an inch lower saddle height. Seems like a very simple option.
I had a local machine-shop extend the length of the channel that runs at the bottom of the seat tube by one inch - very simple job for a machinist - $25. See pics. This now allows the seat tube to drop another inch before reseting on the stop inside the frame (same location as top water bottle nut.
Doing so allow the seat to drop down to the limits of the seat mount bracket - about 1 inch. I have it set to just above that point so seat mounting plate is not resting on frame.
I cant see how this weakens anything and worked for my spouse perfectly who at 5’ 1” the stock set up didnt work.
Hope its of help to others
Bill
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