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01-05-2005, 03:12 PM

Rich top-posted: {moved for coherency}

> 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

> 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.

There you go again -- assuming you know what other people need.

Some women HATE tandems.
--
BS (no, really)

01-05-2005, 03:12 PM	#20 (permalink)
Bill Sornson Posts: n/a	Re: Good sporty hybrid for women Rich top-posted: {moved for coherency} > 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 > 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. There you go again -- assuming you know what other people need. Some women HATE tandems. -- BS (no, really)