I recommend either finding a Terry-spec bike, just keeping an eye out for a really small frame, or a mixte (be careful, though, mixte's can be pretty big-I bought one for my wife, and it's an "equivalent' 56cm and too big). Another option, which I can't believe I'm espousing here, is a later model hybrid. A certain BF member in Raleigh has a sister who did 10 centuries last year on a Trek 7.5FX hybrid. She had zero problems keeping up or even riding away from folks at 17-18mph all the time, with a smile. My wife now has one, and it's solved problems with the mixte (too big), old Raleigh MTB (heavy and 2x5 friction) and GT mtb (heavy and ponderous). The hybrids with 700c wheels, road-oriented gearing and light frames seem to be more popular than road bikes with the women around here.

Of course, I'd love to get my hands on this...

Lotus Challenger Road Bike - $45 (North Raleigh)

Date: 2010-07-01, 8:19PM EDT
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This Lotus Challenger has been sitting in the attic. Needs a tune-up- the back tire needs to be replaced, and the shifters could use some help too. I was going to try and fix it up for myself, but its too small for me (I'm 6'). I'm no bike enthusiast, but I think it would be more suitable for someone around 5'4" to 5'8". Asking $45, but price is negotiable. My guess is that bike is a 48cm.(RT)

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