Can you adjust the handle bars toward the seat? Would this bike be ok for someone 5"1?
1104444
I don't think so. The handle bars are fixed. My son is about that height and he is using it without problem except the seat needs some good cushioning.
128719
Yes, easily. I am 5' 11' and from where I set the seat it can be set about nine inches further back. The bike is really substantial so it will hold your weight too if you are not excessively overweight. I am a serious runner and use this to cross train sometimes giving it a hard workout for over an hour and a half. For variety you may occasionally pedal on the up swing by lifting your strapped in feet instead of pushing down. That trains different muscles. Off subject but just thought to add it anyway.
1450197
I really like this bike but if you are under 5'3" it may be difficult to adjust it for your size. I'm 5'3" and my husband adjusted the bike as much as possible (drilled new hole), and he said that was as much of an adjustment that could be made. I still need to use a pillow behind my back to reach the pedals and be comfortable.
103063
Yes you can adjust the seat and handles to the lowest settings. It may feel awkward at first but you'll get used to it. I'm about 5'1 with tennis shoes on and it doesn't bother me.
84231
This bike should work well for your height. I'm 5'11" and wish it was a bit longer between the seat and handle bars. It should be perfect for you. There are plenty of seat adjustments.
1749164
The seat and handlebars will adjust a long way forward for a shorter person, without measuring the bike I would say a 3-4 foot tall person would have no problems riding the bike. It's a great bike! Strong,steady,well built, my 15 year old granddaughter loves it. She can ride a regular like but she can take this anywhere. Best money I ever spent on a riding item.
1000486
I do not think this bike will be a good fit for you. I am 5 foot 7 inches tall. The seat will adjust, but the handlebars do not adjust. When I raised the seat to my ideal height, it seems the handle bars are slightly too low. For some one your size, you will have to raise the seat even more, which will make the handlbars height more of a problem.
454090
I have this bike, although I'm 5'5, you can always lower the seat and make it work(:
587178
I am 5'5" and have the seat as far down as it will go. I have short legs so it's hard to say whether someone 5'2" could use it comfortably. My knees don't straighten out all the way if that's any help to answering your question. It may also be possible to put small blocks on the pedals if that would help. I love the bike and use it 20 minutes a day at about 10mph. Have put 123 miles on it already.
1872024
The bars can adjust up to become almost flush with the pole they're attached to. My husband is 6'6" and long legged. He has no problem with it. It's a great bike and he says comparable in comfort to one he used when he had physical therapy post surgery. We don't remember if it can be assembled without them, but looking at it, it appears you could.
110756
I am 5'1" and it works great for me. I do not have the seat at the lowest level. I am very happy with this bike.
184508
You can adjust the seat. I am 5'7" and my husband is 6'1" and it works great for both of us. We love this bike!
323677
I'm 5'1". Works fine for all 270 pounds of me. I don't know why 5'4" person can't grip handlebars, I do fine. Much better than other recumbent bike I had!
1165937
I'm 5'4'' and it is good for me. The seat is adjustable up and down as well as back and forward. That way you can change your distance from the pedals and handle bars.
1758904
I am a smaller person - 5'4" - and I had no trouble reaching to handlebars. I would not try to tilt the seat.
1929767
It really depends on how tall your 1.5 yr old is. I bought this bike for my grandson's 2nd birthday. He was a bit short for the bike. He was on tiptoes to reach the ground when he sat on the seat. He loved the bike because, in spite of the challenging fit, he had a bike that was very similar to his older brother's two wheel bike.
1911409
You can adjust the height in 1" intervals by turning a thumb screw. Raise or lower the seat and tighten the thumb screw. No you have to get off the bike.