Was in the same boat last spring. We visited a number of shops and she rode the various $700-$1200 options by the big three & a couple others. She rode 27.5's & 29ers..even though the frame size was right, she didn't care for the feel. "Too big" (slow handling?..wide bars too wide for her shoulders?..her reference frame is a nimble, nice road bike..on which she's a very good rider). In the end I took the dimensions of the frame she felt the most comfortable on and bought a Sundeal M7SL. 26 inch..yes..and she loves it. We've done gravel as well as moderate trails in CAMBA. She was thrilled with the handling.control. Others will wax and wane on all the (often marginal) advantages of 27.5 & 29ers..and a degree in headtube angle..however, at the end of the day, all these perceived, and in some cases real, advantages are lost on a first time rider who intends to use the bike on less than the ragged edge of the sport. The bike comes with Kenda small block 8 tires too..good general starting point for the types of surfaces she'll experience early-on. When you compare components, frame, weight, cost.... the M7SL is tough to beat. Finish is very good, assembly is a no-brainer. Ordered hers and had it in 3-4 days. Nice bike.

They do sell out their stock..I'm sure more will be coming in.
https://www.randombikeparts.com/coll...10s-yellow-new