MTB - Short Rider - Orbea

[rohbot1]

I recently bought an Orbea Oiz H30 small frame and it is a beautiful bicycle. I used to cycle quite a bit in the past, but got into spinning more at the gym and at home in recent years. I really want to get back into cycling regularly. I am about 1.55m tall and I am finding it difficult to mount and dismount my bicycle. Needless to say, my confidence level is dropping. I was advised to get a dropper post seat, but am not sure if this will remedy the situation? Also is making bar handles shorter better for a rider of my height? 

[Jimmy 2.0]

The first major question is have you been to a proper bike setup? I'm not talking about the one where you're in and out in 10min.

A proper bike setup is highly important especially if you plan on riding more often as well as longer distances. At the same time your bike fitter will be able to tell you if your bike is too big.

Regarding a dropper post I've fitted one to my girlfriends bike to help her with this problem as she is has a low confidence level on the bike. after a few rides with it her confidence improved massively as it allowed her to dismount in the more technical trails safely. A dropper post is a highly recommended upgrade for other reasons also and a quick google will show you why. I actually cant ride without one.

[rohbot1]

12 hours ago, Jimmy 2.0 said:

The first major question is have you been to a proper bike setup? I'm not talking about the one where you're in and out in 10min.

A proper bike setup is highly important especially if you plan on riding more often as well as longer distances. At the same time your bike fitter will be able to tell you if your bike is too big.

Regarding a dropper post I've fitted one to my girlfriends bike to help her with this problem as she is has a low confidence level on the bike. after a few rides with it her confidence improved massively as it allowed her to dismount in the more technical trails safely. A dropper post is a highly recommended upgrade for other reasons also and a quick google will show you why. I actually cant ride without one.

This is very helpful, thank you so much. I had the 10minute bike setup (lol) but am definitely considering going for the more detailed one. Confidence is key at this point - so the dropper post sounds like a good option :)