Can the seat tilt forward so that a smaller person can reach the handlebars?
1758904
I am a smaller person - 5'4" - and I had no trouble reaching to handlebars. I would not try to tilt the seat.
1758905
Hi Amanda -- The seat can go up and down but does not tilt. It is possible to tilt the handlebars back (I just tried it), but I'm sure the manufacturer does not recommend this.
1868350
The handlebar is adjustable, so you can lower it for a toddler but then raise it for an older child. I bought this for my granddaughter the Christmas she was 4, and she will be 7 this month and is still playing with it, it is well build and really cute.
68460
Somewhat. My little one is tall for his age, and needed to sit up straighter. So I pulled the handlebar up a bit and tightened the screws. It has been just fine for him, with no further adjustment needed.
2266312
Yes. The handlebar holder is detatchable and can be attached in whatever way helps hold the bike in the position you need.
1293930
Yes, the handlebar swivels upward. I am 5'8" and my husband is 6'3". We keep it on the highest setting.
1911411
I personally don't think so unless you're really gifted. You have to loosen the knob. Pull it out and adjust the seat. Other than that the bike has been fantastic.
426266
If she can reach the peddles on 20" bike she should be fine . Handle bar only tilts forward and back.nice thing about amazon is if your not happy send it back
846621
Yes it's possible, my wife and I both can do it. It's not super easy for my wife, and requires a place to lean the bike against. It will also depend on the size of your child.
1135350
you will probably have to stretch a little to reach the handlebars. also, make sure you are ok with only 1 inch of rear suspension travel
885468
If the seat is rear-facing, then yes (but would be cramped for long rides). If the child is forward facing, it is still doable, but would be uncomfortable.
755728
I know the seat can be raised or lowered but I don't know about tilting it. Probably the best thing would be to get blocks to put on the pedals. I have the same feeling - it helps if you have that rubbery seat for comfort. I think it sort of holds you in place.
114198
Yes the seat adjusts pretty high but the handle bars are static. Should be fine tho my 3 y/o (on the small/average side) 6 months ago it was fine and still fine today with room to grow until he's 4 at wich point he should be able to transition to a peddle bike
2252460
Most definitely, my wife is about the same height. I dropped the seat and moved the handlebars forward a little and she just loves riding this bike. Hope this helps.
426265
You can reverse the handlebar stem so it faces back and tilt down the bars toward them. May not reach pedels unless you secure 2x4 blocks top and bottom.
999457
Yes -- but up and down only; not front and back. If you don't mind changing the angle of the seat to the pedals, you can use the seat height and front/back adjustment to help you find a comfortable position with the handlebars. The bars are sturdy and have a nice coating for a good grip, but I also added some padding on mine to make them more comfortable for my elbows in time-trial position. I'm 5'10" and find the distance between seat and bars to be just fine.
216456
That is not a problem. I am 5'3" and there is still plenty of room to shorten the bike. It would probably accomodate someone who is shy of 5'.
2128507
Maybe, I'm 5 ft 8 inches, and I can't quite get it to adjust just right for me. I need the handle bars another 2 inches higher and the seat to come forward another 1 inch. Doesn't sound like a lot, and it's not, if you are just going to ride around the block, but if you are going to ride all day it gets real uncomfortable riding.