Originally Posted by
GaryK227
I agree that if the fork is bent, it is a no-go. But I believe as a previous poster wrote that it just looks that way in the picture.
I think I would agree on value, but it seems that bikes go for a premium in Philly. She has looked at bikes before and found very little under 200. Even her Caliente ran her 180 a couple of years ago.
Again, the big question for her is size.
Gary, if she can comfortably stand over the top tube with her feet flat on the ground, she should be OK. Opinions vary, but one or two inches clearance is fine. More might indicate the bike is too small... Less is awkward or hazardous.
If she gets serious about performance riding in the future, there are other fit issues, but that will get her going.