Ladies Bike for Club Runs

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BrettH
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Ladies Bike for Club Runs

Post by BrettH » 12 Jan 2019 17:22

My wife has started on the recent club runs with Carolyn and is looking for a new bike. Does anyone have advice on best models for a 5ft 2 but long leg, short torso and short reach (bit like a T Rex :lol: ). We have struggled to date with a fitting on bikes in the high street and now thinking that a custom build would be necessary. She is currently using a mtb type hybrid bike and it will be her first move over onto a road bike. Any advice would be appreciated.

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Re: Ladies Bike for Club Runs

Post by Dave Cox » 12 Jan 2019 19:12

Red Kite have a good selection of Trek road bikes and expertise to fit

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Re: Ladies Bike for Club Runs

Post by petemarshall » 12 Jan 2019 19:29

Standard size road frame with short stem nothing in the slightest unusual about her most women have shorter torso and longer legs than men , any decent bike shop should be able to sort you out. I would recommend Red Kite as well, tell them you are from the Beacon 😎

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Re: Ladies Bike for Club Runs

Post by BrettH » 26 Jan 2019 07:02

Went with the wife to Red Kite and they did a great job of finding a Trek bike that fits. She is made up with the colour scheme of the Domaine AL5. Black and Gold, looks really cool. Definitely use them again.

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Re: Ladies Bike for Club Runs

Post by Dave Cox » 26 Jan 2019 10:32

Really pleased to hear that. Great news and I am sure your wife will enjoy it

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Re: Ladies Bike for Club Runs

Post by Tim » 26 Jan 2019 18:55

Decent!
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