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Suggestions for women's hybrid bike with compact chainset
Looking for a women's hybrid for the missus. Sporty frame, compact chainset. One example would be the Boardman Hybrid Womens, but I'm looking for alternatives. Any suggestions?
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From what you have described rim brakes are next to useless in rain, with the need to slow down , disc brakes are not affected. They work every time, first time. That alone is sufficient reason to use disc brakes. Disc brakes are a sensible and logical progression of technology. Like drum brakes on early cars were crap compared to disc brakes. I doubt very much that there is a significant difference in weight from rim brakes to disc setup.
Whether this particular lady is tear arsing down a hill or pootling along having full confidence in a bike is paramount.
Disc brakes are the future
Take a look at the Felt QX85
Try this website, it has numerous models for women
http://totalwomenscycling.com/commuting/urban-bikes/10-commuter-hybrid-b...
There is no reason to avoid discs brake bikes. They are the future, negligible weight penalty and superior braking in all weather conditions.
Cheers for that. I'll have a look at your suggestions. For the type and frequency of riding my wife would be doing, disc brakes probably are overkill and extra weight. A triple is also extra weight and complexity. I think £500 would be my max price, but I'd be looking at discounted or second hand to get more bang for my buck. I might well end up with a gents/unisex option, as there seems to be more options.