I can't find any cyclocross bikes for my wife. She is very petite. Any recommendations?
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09-24-2006, 04:38 PM #1
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Need Cyclocross Bike Recommendations for My Petite Wife!
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09-24-2006, 04:42 PM #2
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How petite is she?
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09-24-2006, 04:57 PM #3
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Approx. 4' 9" and 95 lbs. She is in excellent physical condition, and exercises regularly, but is not a very skilled rider (bike can't be too sensitive or have quick steering).
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09-24-2006, 05:02 PM #4
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well rpr, invite your wife here.
and here's good thread to start:
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showt...ght=cyclocrossFancy Schmancy Custom Road bike ~ Mondonico Futura Legero
Found on side of the road bike ~ Motobecane Mixte
Gravel bike ~ Salsa Vaya
Favorite bike ~ Soma Buena Vista mixte
Folder ~ Brompton
N+1 ~ My seat on the Rover recumbent tandem
https://www.instagram.com/pugsley_adventuredog/
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09-24-2006, 05:37 PM #5
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Redline's cyclocross series start at 44 cm.
www.redlinebicycles.comYes, SHE can.
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09-24-2006, 05:58 PM #6
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Thanks for the Redline tip. Just checked out their web site and the components sound good, but I have ner heard of Redline before.
How would Redline compare to the better known manufacturers like Trek and Canondale?
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09-24-2006, 06:18 PM #7
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rpr (and Mrs rpr hopefully by now?) "How would Redline compare to the better known manufacturers like Trek and Canondale?"
there's nothing wrong with Trek Canondale Specialized, love them love 'em....and they can be more widely available depending on where you are but I love the smaller independent builders.
Often that's where innovation is. While the "big three" have WSD now, that would not have happened but for builders like Terry and Luna bikes.
more about small frames:
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showt...ighlight=terryFancy Schmancy Custom Road bike ~ Mondonico Futura Legero
Found on side of the road bike ~ Motobecane Mixte
Gravel bike ~ Salsa Vaya
Favorite bike ~ Soma Buena Vista mixte
Folder ~ Brompton
N+1 ~ My seat on the Rover recumbent tandem
https://www.instagram.com/pugsley_adventuredog/
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09-24-2006, 06:19 PM #8
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I think Redline is more known for BMX bikes, but they make decent cyclocross bikes also. I just got a Redline Conquest Pro Cyclocross bike and I had it built up in 10 speed shimano 105 for about 2k. It is a great bike and I'll be very competitive racing on it.
Originally Posted by rpr
Just keep pedaling.
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09-24-2006, 06:20 PM #9
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You might also want to check out Bianchi. They do make cross bikes in smaller sizes. Surly makes a cross bike that would possibly fit a smaller individual, but they are a bit heavier (especially the fork it comes with).
Just keep pedaling.
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09-24-2006, 08:28 PM #10
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rpr, is your wife going to be racing the bike? How will she be using it?
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