Originally Posted by
Thetank
Don't buy a frame that you're unsure of especially when you're not sure what size will fit your GF. First thing you should do is at least an online fit calculator of some sort so you can know her dimensions and apply them to a frame. Better yet would be to test ride a couple sizes but if you're buying online that's gonna be difficult.
I will ask though are you sure she wants a bike or is this your idea of surprising her with something you're into? cause I've seen this story play out many times when a guy thinks it's cool to build up a bike and it just ends up parked against a wall and used as a clothes hanger. Just wondering, either way good luck.
Yeah, I agree. I just found out that Wounded Knee's girl is around 5'2.... and she rides the 51cm frame, which is what i originally thought would be good for my gf. Definitely need to do more research and do a proper fitting for her before I buy. I just emailed eighth inch for their advice as well.
And yes, I'm positive that she want's a bike. No surprises here. We might be moving to NYC together eventually, and I definitely want to be able to ride with her. I hate taking the underground when I know I can bike, so hopefully she'll get more into cycling to get around too. Thanks for the concern though. I'd hate to put all this effort and money into something she wouldn't use.... Although... I'm may be realizing that with eighth inch's sizing... we might ride the same size frame, so I could be using her bike too... hmmm. is that selfish of me?.... ha