Quote Originally Posted by Veronica View Post
Maybe she doesn't want to join. I have lots of female cycling friends who don't "get" why I spend any time here. Stop beating up on the dude.

V.
Yeah, +1. I wish folks would stop dictating other people's behavior.

Norm, I think if your wife had any trouble with a 'too long' bike, and if she has long legs and not so long arms....she probably would do well on a women's specific design bike. I second the recommendation of Specialized WSD bikes and any Terry bike (all of which are women-specific geometry). Most Terry bike owners absolutely rave about their comfort and quality.
As to components...Shimano 105 level is more than adequate for a semi-casual rider. It's what I have been riding for the past 6 thousand miles, no complaints at all.

I don't see how Norm can take his wife to try out bikes without her knowing what he's up to though.


Norm writes: Get some help, exercise your demons.
And after they are sufficiently exercised, then hopefully you can exorcize them as well!