Bike Selection for a new rider

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I agree about getting a SOUND bike...although if she can find a new used version of a good bike, that might be a good idea. ANd it IS sale time...

When I decided to get a new bike after all the years, I test rode the Electra Townies http://www.electrabike.com/townie/ & the Trek Pure http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes...e/purelowstep/ and they were super easy to ride and very comfortable...they also have that foot forward technology that lets you sit VERY comfortably and reach the ground with a flat foot from the seat.

I actually bought the Pure...it was SO comfortable...but within a week I knew it wasn't enough bike for me and I returned it...it might be perfect for her...