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Model Citizen
Join Date: May 2007
Location: The Voodoo Lounge
Posts: 19,501
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The most important thing is that the bike has to fit her well and be comfortable. Try lots of them. If she's not comfy, that bike will be brand new 10 years from now, no matter what the frame material or component group.
Be open minded. She might be thinking road bike with drop bars and 26 wide tires when she walks in, but who knows, a city bike with flat bars and trigger shifters might be what fits her needs best, or a drop bar gravel bike with nice comfy 32 or 34 wide tires. If she's really new to riding, really think about just getting some flat pedals rather than cleats so she can learn bike handling without having to try and learn clipping in and out too.
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