We had a pair of Mountain Bikes, they were all the rage back then. Then we figured out that we never rode off of a paved road! Even back then my wife had trouble with the leaning forward seating position and we had to have her bike modified with handlebar extensions to get her more upright. Now I am concerned that any forward lean would be un-doable for her. And we both did not like the seats, but they could have been upgraded as well.
As to my statement about unethical salespeople. I did not mean to imply that all shops and salespeople are devious. I spent a good many years as a salesman myself as a young man. Most are good people just trying to earn a living. But because of my experience in sales I know you as a consumer need to be informed to know if they are giving you good advice or not.