Bike for my wife

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I'm still dubious what these "Women specific" sizes/specs are exactly? is most of it made up and just a good length shortish frame and similar shortish stem and ladies seat?

GF had an awesome and not expensive ladies Raliegh Bob, it was great, felt more nimble and light than my expensive 4x type bike. After that a Womens Hardrock which was OK for the monies. Since then its been small chaps bikes. A mens XS (14.5"?) size Giant CRS3, great bike, bargain too. And more recent, a 16" IIRC early Lancs Merlin with 75mm stem on RC36s! Sweet.

I've got a short + rise Tioga T bone stem if you decide to go retro on this project.

Gravy Monster, that Kona is a stunner!

 

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PS its also worth considering their riding (cycling) style is and what they will need and feel comfortable with. I can nitpic all day with flexy Pace forks and other stuff, but she doesn't notice or go fast or aggressive enough to care, plus weight and style on bike will be different.

Remember ya want em to like going out on the bike, not hate it and moan