Luath
Smaller in size, bigger in impact: a game-changing bike for riders below 5’ 9”
Say goodbye to smaller frames fitted with oversized components, like handlebars that are too wide or cranks that are too long. Our new Luath gives you a comfortable ride from the start, made possible with obsessive attention to all fit critical components.
The Luath is designed for road, gravel, touring, and multi-day adventures. It's very versatile, with mounting points for mudguards and luggage.
Luath specification
- Reduced knee and hip strain with shorter cranks – 155-165mm.
- Sensibly proportioned handlebar widths lower shoulder strain.
- Ultra-short reach brakes, so even with very small hands you can comfortably stop.
- Islabikes saddle designed specifically for all genders and varying sit bone widths.
- Affordable to maintain because of considered component choices.
View the full Luath specification guide
Delivery
- Free delivery, see here for latest delivery times.
- You will receive an email when we’ve shipped your order.
- On the morning of delivery, you should receive a text message with an estimated 2-hour delivery window.
- If you have any questions about your delivery, please email us at info@islabikes.co.uk, or call us on 01584 708383 between 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday.
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Perfectly scaled for smaller riders
A complete bike scaled to fit the proportions of riders up to 5' 9".
It comes in 3 sizes, each one incrementally bigger than the last; slightly wider handlebars for wider shoulders, longer cranks for longer legs.
Controls designed for smaller hands
You will instantly notice the difference on the Luath; the control you have of the bike will be unlike anything you’ve experienced before.
We’ve designed the handlebar and brake set-up so riders with small hands can easily reach the brake levers and gear controls.
Luath XS
Wheel size: 700c
Crank length: 155mm
Q-factor: 141.5mm
Handlebar width: 360mm
Standover height: 65cm
Luath S
Wheel size: 700c
Crank length: 160mm
Q-factor: 141.5mm
Handlebar width: 360mm
Standover height: 69cm
Luath M
Wheel size: 700c
Crank length: 165mm
Q-factor: 141.5mm
Handlebar width: 380mm
Standover height: 72cm
Gears for riding up hill
You will spend more time pedaling uphill than downhill, therefore we have opted for a greater number of easy gears rather than harder gears. This will enable you to ride up steep hills with ease, even when carrying a heavy load on your bike.
8-speed? Yes! The 8-speed cassette features a wide 11-40 ratio while reducing the amount of sprockets which reduces the weight. The larger spacing between the sprockets compared to groupsets with more gears gives space for mud to clear keeping your gears shifting perfectly when conditions get mucky.
A saddle for you
There is no one "perfect" saddle for everyone, because everyone is different and has different needs. However, a saddle designed for men is dreadful for women, but a saddle designed for women is great for most men. We designed this saddle for women, and men love it.
Versatility built in
One bike, many adventures; set it up for road, gravel, commuting or bike packing.
With cargo mounts, bottle cages, mudguards, and luggage rack mounts, the Luath can be your workhorse, or the best fitting road bike you’ve ever had.
Carefully prepared by us
Islabikes trained mechanics will assemble and adjust your bike prior to dispatch whilst also fitting any accessories. When it arrives with you, following some minor assembly on arrival, your bike will be ready to go. Your bike comes with a set of hex keys for setup on arrival.