Petite ladies clothing

[AceOfHearts]

Has anyone had any experience getting bike gear for the smaller lady? My girlfriend is looking to start riding but at 4ft10 is finding gear an issue. Width wise they seem fine but jackets always have humongous long arms!

We have tried Maidstone J&S and Bikestop in Stevenage. Best fitting so far was an armoured hoody type thing made by Motogirl and some youth jackets by IXS but the styling and colours leave a lot to be desired. Unfortunately Motogirl dont offer any regular type bike clothing.

Any suggestions?

[Rubin215]

Dump her and go out with a full-size woman instead...?

😊

[Biker's Nemesis]

There's plenty of places that can Alter motorcycle leathers. Where in the country are you ?

[Rawwr]

I'm surprised BikeStop didn't offer to tailor it for her.

[terry tibbs]

what about hideout not that far a run out

https://www.hideout-leather.co.uk/

[creampuff]

Pics?

[dreamer75]

A second for Hideout. Depends on your budget but they could make custom gear to fit her. Selection of women's kit is generally poor (Bikestop are one of the better ones in my experience, as well as Get Geared in Leatherhead) but still nowhere near the guys. Add something tricky like being petite like your girlfriend, or tall like me, and it's difficult.

Hideout added extra to the bottom of my textile trousers, but I've said when they are due to be renewed I'll probably get Hideout to custom make the whole set. If I ever get leathers I'll probably go to them too.

[dibblecorse]

Bet she hates being chucked by fellas .....



Sorry !!!

[poo at Paul's]

IME for my daughter who is about your ladie's height (although only 10!), we found the alpinestart Stella short gloves worked with a size 8 alpinestars jacket. But shorty gloves are the key as they allow the sleeves of the jacket to be a little longer and still zip up.

Also, and all in one Astar suit in super small may fit better rather than zip together?

[podman]

Take her up to the NEC show, if she can wait a couple of months, she should find everything she needs there.