Entry level bike needed for 5'5" lady

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Entry level bike needed for 5'5" lady

Postby Alan M » Sun Mar 18, 2007 2:19 pm

My daughter is considering commuting but may in the longer term be interested in days out on a bike. Any ideas or recommendations welcome - she has a limited budget but I would probably chip in for an early birthday present
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Postby George » Sun Mar 18, 2007 4:49 pm

Hi Alan

My wife wants to sell her ladies road bicycle.

It is a Principia Aluminium frame with carbon fork and smaller wheels.

I'll take a picture of it later so you can have a look.

She is looking around the £200 mark.

My wife is 1.65m in european money.

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George & Elena
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Postby Alan M » Mon Mar 19, 2007 12:29 am

what is that in euros?
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Postby George » Mon Mar 19, 2007 12:35 am

5'5"
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Postby Alan M » Mon Mar 19, 2007 12:43 am

It was a Joke George £200= ?? in € - dah!

I think she may prefer srtaight h'bars in the first instance - are there bikes that work well with either set up?
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Postby George » Mon Mar 19, 2007 12:50 am

There are some really good Specialized ladies bikes for under 400 down at Cycles Unlimited Brighton Road.
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Postby Paul H » Mon Mar 19, 2007 8:47 am

I use Principia frames and can recommend them. Probably the best alu frame you can get.
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Postby Ian A4size » Thu Mar 22, 2007 9:25 pm

[quote]I've never heard someone quote a rate for their wife before!


Well all I can say is you haven't lived mate :shock:
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