Originally Posted by
Retro Grouch
That's what I was thinking too - two questions:
1. What does your wife think of it? If she doesn't like it for any reason, even if only due to the pink color, it's a nogo.
2. What kind of bike do you ride? Make sure her bike, if it's not as good as yours, is at least the absolute most she'll let you spend.
1.) She thinks it is a truely beautiful bike (she has only seen the pictures.) She loves the color and thinks it looks classy and sexy (these are HER words, not mine.) She even wants to get pink streamers put on it! Seriously!
2.) I have 10 times as much money in my current rig (that I built from bottom up) then this bike costs. That said, I had to convice her that this $560 bike was a steal at $260... and that there is nothing wrong with getting something nice for herself. She hates spending money on nice things for herself... that is just the way she is. This bike is every penny I am allowed to spend... and then some.
She likely will never be into riding to the degree I am... but she does enjoy a nice casual ride, and I think this bike will give her that in style. Main reason for this thread (because as you can see I am pretty set to get it for her) is to find out if there are any issues with this bike that I should know about before buying it.
BTW, it is the biggest size this frame comes in (18"), and she is 5'10".