Originally Posted by flames9
Hello, looking to buy a bike for my wife. She is a rather short lady. We dont really plan on doing much off trail riding. Just cruising the paved trials around DC. I have a Haro Mountainbike. My knowledge in this field is rather limited. Went to a bike shop today. At first he recomended a Hybrid bike, but when i mentioned that she "tried" on a bike a few months back and felt most comfortable on a 13" frame he said that ruled hybrids out as they dont come in frames that small and she would ahve to goto a mountain bike. I was hoping to max out at $500. Any recommendations would be great. Just want a bike that is sturdy and that is going to last, preferably with front shocks and a comfy seat. What size tires would you recommend? Thanks. Scott
why do you need front shocks if you aren't going to go off trail? are their that many pot holes in DC?
that being said I would recommend a Terry Susan B.. I've got one myself. I'm 5 feet 2 inches.
I would change out the tires that come with the bike and get some schwalbe's. If you wife is really
tiny she might like the Terry Trixie better, that comes with a step-though (classic girlie frame)