We decided on the Troll for many reasons. First she wanted a more upright position because of her back. (she had a back surgery years ago). Second she wanted fatter tires for riding on gravel and rail trails. and Third she wanted to be able to go with me on some of my shorter bike camping trips. I wouldn't expect her to carry much but she wants to be able to carry some of her own gear. Her current bike is an XS Trek Neko. The seat tube sweeps up so high she has trouble dismounting in front of the seat, there's just no room there. for example her fork tube is actually higher than mine on my large Surly Ogre. We just got back from a bike trip to Chicago. I had to lower her seat so she could stop with out getting off the seat because of this issue. And fourth, when your husband has a Surly tattoo ya kinda have to get one.

We looked at a lot of bikes before we decided, and this one checked off all of the boxes.