Carbon or Alu for Wife?

[purdyd]

I say, go with the best fit on the best bike you can afford. She'll thank you for it!

Thanks for all the advice everyone. There is a Ruby Elite Apex on order with expected deliver in December

[warneral]

Nice bike!

[LColonelsrollin]

A couple of the women in our Tuesday evening ride group have purchased those this summer, and they seemed to love them! I HAD the Specialized Sequoia. I say HAD, because upon getting fit for a custom-made bike I'm going to have built, our LBS owner noticed a crack in the frame
Thankfully, it was under warranty, and he and Specialized took good care of me with a 2011 upgrade - same frame, basically - but this one is the 'Sectuer'. About 500 miles on it so far, and it's nice! Definitely quicker on the downhills!

[Catrin]

Steel is a nice option as well

[malkin]

Thanks for all the advice everyone. There is a Ruby Elite Apex on order with expected deliver in December

Make sure she's got the right kit to wear for whatever your December weather brings!


Have fun!

[Zen]

Make sure she's got the right kit to wear for whatever your December weather brings!


Have fun!

Why cant' she decide what "kit " to wear or what bike to buy?
I haven't been frequenting TE lately and this is partially why.

[Crankin]

Well, I am no shrinking violet, but before I started riding, my DH surprised me by switching out some things on his old mountain bike so I could ride it, and buying me some basic shorts, a jersey, a pair of tights, and one long sleeved piece. He knew I was *thinking* about starting to ride, but frankly, I never would have done this myself. I was very surprised. Of course right away, I knew that my jerseys shouldn't have elastic at the hem or at the waist (can you believe that ten years ago jerseys had elastic in the waist?).
I am sure his wife had input into this decision. Just because someone does something for you doesn't mean you are a dependent, down trodden person who has no mind of her own.
Once in awhile DH will buy me cycling gear if he sees something on sale, on- line. While I've had to tell him what brands and styles are best for me, after a few misses, I appreciate it. I do the same for him.

[malkin]

I was just thinking she'd probably need a jacket if they live in the northern hemisphere or sunscreen if they live in the south...didn't mean to suggest that that a Y chromosome was needed for it...oh nevermind....