Buyer's guide
Triathlon bikes for shorter riders
Tri bikes whose smallest size fits riders around 160 cm (5'3") or shorter, with their smallest-size geometry. 22 bikes from 13 brands, starting from €4,299–€18,999 / $3,115–$21,299 / £3,600–£16,999.
How we pickedCurrent bikes whose smallest size is recommended by the manufacturer for riders 160 cm or shorter. The list updates automatically as bikes are added; every value links back to its manufacturer source. Last updated .
| # | Bike | From | Lightest build | UCI legal | Hydration | Sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CADEX Tri | €7,000$7,000£6,500 | — | No | Yes | XXS, XS, S, M, L |
| 2 | Quintana Roo Studio NEXT V-PRi | — | — | Not stated | Yes | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| 3 | Quintana Roo V-PR | — | — | No | No | 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58.5 |
| 4 | Quintana Roo V-PRi | — | — | No | Yes | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| 5 | Quintana Roo X-PR | — | — | No | No | 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58.5 |
| 6 | Liv Avow Advanced SL | €7,499$9,900£5,999 | 9.6 kg21.2 lb | Yes | Yes | XXS, XS, S, M |
| 7 | Dimond Ikon | $8,499$8,499$8,499 | — | No | No | I, II, III, IV, V |
| 8 | Dimond Marquise | $7,499$7,499$7,499 | — | No | No | II, III, IV, V |
| 9 | Dimond Mogul | $10,000$10,000$10,000 | — | No | No | I, II, III, IV, V |
| 10 | Trek Speed Concept SLR | €8,499$9,500£7,750 | — | Yes | Yes | S, M, L, XL |
| 11 | Trek Speed Concept TT | €6,799$5,500£6,200 | — | Yes | No | S, M, L |
| 12 | Bianchi Aquila RC | €6,800€6,800€6,800 | — | Yes | No | S, M, L |
| 13 | BMC Timemachine Mpc. | €18,999$21,299£16,999 | — | Yes | No | S, M-L |
| 14 | Quintana Roo Service Course Tri | — | — | Yes | No | XS, S, M, L |
| 15 | Quintana Roo Studio NEXT Service Course Tri | — | — | Yes | No | XS, S, M, L |
| 16 | Van Rysel XCR Tri | €7,699$8,499£7,700 | 8.9 kg19.6 lb | Not stated | No | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| 17 | Van Rysel XCR UCI | €7,500€7,500£7,500 | 8.5 kg18.7 lb | Yes | No | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| 18 | Giant Trinity Advanced SL Time Trial | €4,299$6,000£3,750 | — | Yes | No | XS, S, M, L |
| 19 | A2 Bikes SP | $3,115$3,115$3,115 | 8.16 kg18 lb | Not stated | No | S, M, L, XL |
| 20 | Dolan TR1 | £3,600£3,600£3,600 | — | Not stated | Yes | S, M, L, XL |
| 21 | Pinarello Bolide F TR | €9,000€9,000€9,000 | — | Not stated | No | 450, 485, 520, 550 |
| 22 | Storck Aero3 | €4,999€4,999€4,999 | 8.9 kg19.6 lb | Not stated | Yes | XS, S, M, L, XL |
- From
- €8,499$9,500£7,750
- Lightest
- —
- Builds/sizes
- 5/4
HydrationStorage
- From
- €6,799$5,500£6,200
- Lightest
- —
- Builds/sizes
- 1/3
Bianchi
Aquila RC
- From
- €6,800€6,800€6,800
- Lightest
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- Builds/sizes
- 4/3
- From
- €18,999$21,299£16,999
- Lightest
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- 1/2
- From
- —
- Lightest
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- 6/4
- From
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- 4/4
- From
- €7,500€7,500£7,500
- Lightest
- 8.5 kg18.7 lb
- Builds/sizes
- 1/5
- From
- €4,299$6,000£3,750
- Lightest
- —
- Builds/sizes
- 1/4
A2 Bikes
SP
- From
- $3,115$3,115$3,115
- Lightest
- 8.16 kg18 lb
- Builds/sizes
- 4/4
FAQ
How many for shorter riders are in the database?
22 bikes from 13 brands match. Current bikes whose smallest size is recommended by the manufacturer for riders 160 cm or shorter.
What is the cheapest option?
The A2 Bikes SP starts at $3,115 (manufacturer MSRP).
Which is the lightest?
The A2 Bikes SP: its lightest complete build weighs 8.16 kg (18.0 lb) according to the manufacturer.
How much do they cost?
Starting prices range from €4,299–€18,999 / $3,115–$21,299 / £3,600–£16,999 (manufacturer MSRP).



















