What bike to get?

[brutebadger]

Hi everyone, I am new to this forum but like the info I have found here. I am posting a new thread because I know very little about bikes. I like things with motors personally. Anyway, my wife has been hinting for along time that she wants a bike, and I am going to get her one. That's my question. She is 5' 3" tall and approximatley 125 pounds. I assume most of her riding will be around town. She says that she wants a heavy-duty mountain bike, but from what little I do know, a hybrid type bike would be the best IMO. One that is a little bit on the aggressive side because she has said that she would like to do some mountain trails(nothing technical). But I believe most riding will be around town pulling the kids in the little pull-cart.
So, what bike would be best for this application?
If I should post in a different category, please let me know.
Thanks in advance

[ZackJones]

Welcome to bikeforums. What I would do is take your wife to the bike shop and let her pick out the bike she wants. Afterall she's going to be the one riding it :)

[slotibartfast]

It would be best to take her to a bike shop or two and speak with the salespeople. Tell them what your wife wants to use the bike for and they'll steer you in the right direction. They'll also be able to fit her to the bike so you'll be sure that she gets the correct size. Don't forget the gloves and helmet!

[GeorgiaBlue]

make sure she rides the bikes in question - any decent bike shop will allow her to try it out - then she will know what she wants.