What does she need? Does she need cargo space either for getting to & fro, or for other trips she might want to take?

(Picture of the also you-must-be-tired-of-hearing-about Xtracycle :-)) http://www.xtracycle.com/complete-subs-c-5.html Where's she going to park it? How's the security?

Is she thinking of riding all the time or just when weather's fair?

I did a *lot* of fun commuting (but only 7 mi one way) on a Schwinn I got from e-bay that cost me less than $200 including shipping and getting it overhauled (winning bid was $32). It's not a lure for thieves (but if she can stick it in an office somewhere that's not an issue) and it's got big fenders and big tires and drivers feel sorry for me... I can put all kinds of stuff in the baskets (usually a beer can to rattle around to announce myself).

Will she be doing any other kinds of riding - does she already have something in her stable? Has she been riding already and is pre-addicted, or would a poor choice turn her off forever?