[QUOTE=thekarens;660833]He told her not to order the EX8 yet, to take his bike for the weekend and try it out on the trails and see what she thought first. He even took her out riding at one of the more technical trails himself.
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Wow! I would have to think twice before I even lend one of my bikes to a good friend for a weekend, especially trails.

By the way, you should totally post your bike shop's name/salesman and location for any interested TE member.
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2012 Specialized Amira Elite, upgraded carbon handle bars, Jett saddle 143mm switched to 145mm 2012 Selle Italia Max SLR Gel Flow saddle
2010 Santa Cruz Juliana with R kit and Crampon pedals
2011 Specialized Ariel Sport,suspension post,Serfas Rx Women's Microfiber saddle (sold)