Which hybrid for 5′ lady

DoctorFish · 2019-04-28T15:00:46+01:00

Hello, I was just tidying up my wife's old Specialized Sirrus (size XS) to see if my daughter is now tall enough for an adults bike. Anyway, I noticed a significant crack in the headtube, so that frame is rather dead (I've e-mailed specialised but the bike is about 14 years old or so, I'll see what they say). Anyway, so now we need a new bike for my daughter who is nearly the same height as my wife, 5'. And we will also need a new bike for my wife. I was considering just buying another Sirrus or two, but have also been looking on the internet at other options. Are there any you would recommend? I am also thinking that a large childs bike would be an option, but my wife might find that a bit patronising! My wife doesn't currenly cycle much, but it would be nice if we could all pootle to the local cafe, or get out to a pub together. Cheers.

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April 28, 2019 at 3:00 pm #29588

DoctorFish

Hello,

I was just tidying up my wife’s old Specialized Sirrus (size XS) to see if my daughter is now tall enough for an adults bike. Anyway, I noticed a significant crack in the headtube, so that frame is rather dead (I’ve e-mailed specialised but the bike is about 14 years old or so, I’ll see what they say).

Anyway, so now we need a new bike for my daughter who is nearly the same height as my wife, 5′. And we will also need a new bike for my wife.

I was considering just buying another Sirrus or two, but have also been looking on the internet at other options.

Are there any you would recommend? I am also thinking that a large childs bike would be an option, but my wife might find that a bit patronising! My wife doesn’t currenly cycle much, but it would be nice if we could all pootle to the local cafe, or get out to a pub together.

Cheers.
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April 28, 2019 at 11:56 pm #940805
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I bought my mum an XS male

I bought my mum an XS male Mongoose 200 a couple of years ago and she’s 5ft on a good day, shame some bastard knicked it from outside the care home she was volunteering at! I think Merida pinched the model name and produce the Crossway Urban, they do a ladies specific model.

My missus rides a 2007 Spesh Globe Pro (as below), the best ladies hybrid ever made in my humble opinion, came with XT shifters/derailleurs, carbon bars/seatpost/carbon forks and seat-stays, Avid 7 brakes and 42mm tyres for extra comfort but not sluggish, she wouldn’t swap it for anything! If you can find one of those late 00s globes (pro or elite) they are so light and can take a very wide tyre.

I bought my lady friend a Specialized Vita a few years ago, that was a good bike, I saw this today on fleabay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Specialized-Source-Step-Through-Hybrid-Bike/113426504294?hash=item1a68bf1a66:g:rOoAAOSwkelcCGHM

if you don’t mind buying from abroad then these are exceptional value even with the extra postage, dynamo hub and light included plus guards and rack https://www.bikester.co.uk/vermont-kinara-touring-bike-black-886152.html

From Rutland https://www.rutlandcycling.com/bikes/hybrid-bikes/giant-liv-alight-3-2018-womens-road-bike-green_381818

trek FX used to be high spec but like elsewhere have downgraded components and prices have crept up.

Maybe this as an outside punt which for £350 is a hell of a lot of bike https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/George-Longstaff-531-Touring-Bicycle-17-5/283462032843?hash=item41ffa75dcb:g:CXkAAOSwKF5cs4Ry Convert it to a flat bar and the wife should be happy as larry.

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