Road Bike for Women

"Jee Doy" wrote in message
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: What size is your daughter? Does she plan to ride the bike wearing a
skirt?
: If not, she could use any bike frame at all, practically--that fits,
: naturally.
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: Pat in TX
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: Daughter is 5'-4" and I don't know the bike inseam measurement. But she
does
: not plan on using this for campus transporation. There is a triathlete
club
: and she wants to try it. So the bike is going to be for triathlons.

Then zero in on triathlon bikes. They are made slightly differently from
ordinary road bikes. They will have the diamond frame shape because it makes
the frame stiffer and that imparts more of her energy to its purpose instead
of wasting energy with sideways motion. She doesn't need a 'woman's bike'
but a bike that fits her and is for the use she intends it for. Go to a
local bicycle shop and talk to them about her needs. Oh, go to more than
one. You need to develop a relationship with a good local bicycle shop
because they will keep you from buying the wrong bike and being unhappy---if
you choose the right bicycle shop.

good luck!

Pat in TX
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