Need some help from the 50+ Ladies

[newfsmith]

I'm so sorry, almost all of the links I posted probably will NOT fit your Mom. They are all bikes I thought would be nice, but couldn't try because the frames were too big for 5' (and shrinking, heightwise anyway) me. She may need to consider a MTB with street tires as they are often available in 14 inch frames. For a stock bike for someone her size, Terry is worth considering, but they don't have any step-thru frames. If cost is not a big consideration, she might well want to look at the Waterford Godiva series. Interestingly, very few manufacturers or even custom builders, make step-thru or mixte frames anymore, which is a real loss for older men and women. You may need to teach your Mom how to do the diamond-frame with a skirt mount: Put the pedals in the 3 & 9 o'clock position, lower the frame to the ground with the rear facing pedal up. Then step over bike with one foot between the front wheel and chainrings, below the downtube; and the other above the toptube. Finally, raise the bike into position between your legs. I'm off to take some pictures, can't describe it any better than that.