Looking for a mtbike for 5.1" wife

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  1. israelp

    israelp New Member

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    I'm looking something for my wife, she is 5.1" and new to the sport. I'm open to any brand.
     
    israelp, Oct 22, 2015
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    mike001 Well-Known Member

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    If you are open to building a bike, my 5'2" wife's XS Turner Flux frame (2008 Horst link) has been stored since she got a Turner 5Spot. I could get you into it painlessly. Also have her Rockshox SID World Cup fork used on that bike. It has a remote which we never used. The build came in under 23 lbs with light CF wheels and 1x10. It did a lot to increase my wife's confidence and get her to more advanced riding, but I don't see her building it back up. Hit me on PM if interested.
     
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    You are fortunate...you live in an area where there are quite a few bike shops that carry bikes designed for women and their measurements...visit a few of your local LBS's. Sit on a few. IMHO, the 27.5" wheel size will probably feel better than a full 29'er, and you get some of its benefits over a 26"-wheeled bike. The LBS's in Tustin, Irvine, and Lake Forest will give you a good range and quick education on what's possible and also who she can ride with...there's quite a few women's groups that ride regularly.
     
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