Any suggestions on best bike for dirt roads and such (e.g., C&O Canal) for a short woman? Maybe occasional, sweet singletrack (e.g, McDowell in AZ), but no tech stuff, no rock gardens, no DH.

My wife wants more comfort than a 23c tire on her hybrid, but does not want something heavy (like my Rumblefish). This seems to leave taking a flyer on a bike that no one keeps in stock (e.g, Vaya, ), which means paying for something before knowing if it fits, or feels right (ugh).