Couple of Ebay finds for the Missus

[Fifthgrace]

Not sure why you'd want a heavier, less stiff mixte frame in preference to a conventional diamond if your wife has no mobility issues and doesn't feel the need to sit in the corner of the pub/kitchen with a sweet sherry..

The answer to that is experience: not all ladies like a diamond frame/ drop handlebars/clip in pedals etc. There's a reason for the development of women specific design (WSD)/ geometry, but would agree its personal choice/ best fit etc. Not sure where a sherry fits in either..

 

[pigman]

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Wasn't the mixte frame designed as such to allow riding in skirts, rather than geometry ??

LGF, I didn't know Peugeot had adopted standard threadings as early as that. It's always put me off owning one. Good to know, cheers

 

[Fifthgrace]

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Wasn't the mixte frame designed as such to allow riding in skirts, rather than geometry ??

Well they weren't designed for men in skirts that's for sure!

 

[Fifthgrace]

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Anyway, to get back to the point: fit is important. Here's a pic of the first iteration I built for my wife, and the second to get the fit right for her. The second is not to my aesthetic taste, but that came secondary.

 

[ZG862]

An "L Turbo" saddle? Never knew there was such a thing. That might be the next thing to try on the Bianchi... How wide?

 

[Fifthgrace]

Well spotted: the Lady Turbo measures 2cm wider and 4cm shorter than it’s male equivalent. Actual width is 160mm measuring underneath the saddle.