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09-05-11 | 09:13 AM

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wahoonc

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Bikes: Giant Excursion, Raleigh Sports, Raleigh R.S.W. Compact, Motobecane? and about 20 more! OMG

My wife is 5' and change and rides a Raleigh 20 just fine. Not familiar with the two models you listed, however a couple of things to look for: Can you tilt the handle bars front or back to adjust for reach and are you comfortable on the bike? Also see how easy it is to handle folded. They both weigh about the same, but that doesn't mean they will balance the same when folded.

Aaron

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