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01-05-2005, 09:36 AM

You need a tandem, or either you or your girlfriend will NOT be happy,
and the bike will soon go unused.

With a tandem, you can actually ride together, as opposed to riding in
close proximity with you either wishing to go faster or her thinking
your a jerk for leaving her behind.

A tandem allows you to both ride to your best, or desired, ability. And
you can carry on a conversation while you ride. My wife used to rarely
go riding with me, but now it's her that suggests we go riding all the time.

Mark Roberts wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I'm trying to help my girlfriend find a bike so we can ride togther. I
> ride a fair bit and have three bikes: an alu commuter hybrid, steel
> tourer and titanium/carbon road bike.
>
> I'm thinking a hybrid will be the best option for her, as we're
> probably not going to cycle hundreds of miles with panniers or go for
> maximum speed. But having said that, we will be cycling for 3-4hours
> at a time and pretty hard if I get my way

>
> I'm confused by the "Women's" frames - The major difference seems to
> be the "step-through" design... for dresses? I'd really appreciate
> hearing from anyone that can comment on the differences, and maybe
> recommend a bike... I'm looking at the Dawes Sonoran - is this any
> good?
>
> Also been looking at Trek, Ridgeback and Scott: They all don't have
> mudguards, guess I could add some later maybe?
>
> Oh, well, sorry for this rather vague posting. Maybe someone will have
> some ideas

>
> bye for now,
> Mark.

01-05-2005, 09:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
Rich Posts: n/a	Re: Good sporty hybrid for women You need a tandem, or either you or your girlfriend will NOT be happy, and the bike will soon go unused. With a tandem, you can actually ride together, as opposed to riding in close proximity with you either wishing to go faster or her thinking your a jerk for leaving her behind. A tandem allows you to both ride to your best, or desired, ability. And you can carry on a conversation while you ride. My wife used to rarely go riding with me, but now it's her that suggests we go riding all the time. Mark Roberts wrote: > Hello, > > I'm trying to help my girlfriend find a bike so we can ride togther. I > ride a fair bit and have three bikes: an alu commuter hybrid, steel > tourer and titanium/carbon road bike. > > I'm thinking a hybrid will be the best option for her, as we're > probably not going to cycle hundreds of miles with panniers or go for > maximum speed. But having said that, we will be cycling for 3-4hours > at a time and pretty hard if I get my way > > I'm confused by the "Women's" frames - The major difference seems to > be the "step-through" design... for dresses? I'd really appreciate > hearing from anyone that can comment on the differences, and maybe > recommend a bike... I'm looking at the Dawes Sonoran - is this any > good? > > Also been looking at Trek, Ridgeback and Scott: They all don't have > mudguards, guess I could add some later maybe? > > Oh, well, sorry for this rather vague posting. Maybe someone will have > some ideas > > bye for now, > Mark.