Hello all,
I'm hoping I can solicit some bike suggestions for my girlfriend. I'm hoping to get one in the next few weeks as a b-day gift. Here are some points of consideration:
1. She's 5'4" and hasn't ridden a bike since junior high (~10 yrs ago).
2. I think she would prefer a commuter-ish bike with basket in the front and all of that. But, I would prefer to get her a mountain bike so we can hit some easy fireroads during the weekend.
3. Preference towards a light bike. She lives on the second floor and would need to carry it up/down a flight of stairs.
4. Under $1k preferred.
I'm thinking one of the Trek, Specialized, or Kona female specific bikes. Or, go with a totally urban commuter bike...like those Urbana's at the latest Interbike. If I go with a commuter style bike, I think a single speed would suffice. She lives a few miles from the beach, so we could use it to just cruise around there...
Any other suggestions? Thanks!
I'm hoping I can solicit some bike suggestions for my girlfriend. I'm hoping to get one in the next few weeks as a b-day gift. Here are some points of consideration:
1. She's 5'4" and hasn't ridden a bike since junior high (~10 yrs ago).
2. I think she would prefer a commuter-ish bike with basket in the front and all of that. But, I would prefer to get her a mountain bike so we can hit some easy fireroads during the weekend.
3. Preference towards a light bike. She lives on the second floor and would need to carry it up/down a flight of stairs.
4. Under $1k preferred.
I'm thinking one of the Trek, Specialized, or Kona female specific bikes. Or, go with a totally urban commuter bike...like those Urbana's at the latest Interbike. If I go with a commuter style bike, I think a single speed would suffice. She lives a few miles from the beach, so we could use it to just cruise around there...
Any other suggestions? Thanks!
