I going to purchase a new SJ Elite (men's version) for my wife. I'm choosing the Elite because it has the XT cranks, XTR read derailleur, and TALAS fork. I called the shop to see if they had any size smalls in stock. He said I should check-out the woman's version. I looked at the geometry charts on Specialized's website and the only difference I can tell is 10mm in the top tube. I can throw on a shorter stem if needed; 10mm is nothing. She currently rides an old XC FSR in a man's small with a shorty stem and loves it, but it's getting a little long in the tooth.
I have all XT on my '04 Enduro and the TALAS fork; love it to death!!! Wish the Elite did NOT have the juicy brakes, as most my friend's all squeal. A total XT package would be nice.
Anyways, anything I should beware of putting her on a Man's Small instead of a woman's? I already plan to trim the bars down, set the brake levers close, and throw a new Terry seat on (same style she rides now).
Price quoted for the Elite was $2,250 including 10% sale. Don't know if that's a decent deal or not.
Thanks!!
I have all XT on my '04 Enduro and the TALAS fork; love it to death!!! Wish the Elite did NOT have the juicy brakes, as most my friend's all squeal. A total XT package would be nice.
Anyways, anything I should beware of putting her on a Man's Small instead of a woman's? I already plan to trim the bars down, set the brake levers close, and throw a new Terry seat on (same style she rides now).
Price quoted for the Elite was $2,250 including 10% sale. Don't know if that's a decent deal or not.
Thanks!!