I'm on an Optimo Feminie it's on 650c wheels. I don't think they make it anymore but I've seen some for sale at shops local to me. I'm in So Cal.
http://www.cannondale.com/...ad/model-7RWR2D.html I have the blue model.
I have barely any clearance to the top tube when standing but this bike is awesome. It came with reach adjusted shifters. I switched out the crank for a compact, the bike came with a triple. I bought non reach adjusted shifters and I did notice a small difference. I could shim the ones I have or get a different stem. I really want new handle bars as it is, so I'm shopping for some with less reach to fix that problem.
I just looked at the new model geometry in a 44 and it looks like they added a cm to the top tube but the stand over height is less? I can't tell if it's still on 650 wheels or not?
My next bike will be custom but I wasn't ready to go that route when I got this bike. I will probably base the custom off the measurements from this bike. I've also had a Specialized 44cm on 700c (was ok) and I have a QR Dulce in XS.
I love that Cannondale more than anything. and I mean anything. I hope you can find one for her to at least check out, it's about 17.5 pounds with pedals and cages, so not super light considering the size. I paid 1600 for it-full Ultegra. I don't know if it thats more or less than the Terry but certainly cheaper than custom.
http://www.cannondale.com/...ad/model-7RWR2D.html I have the blue model.
I have barely any clearance to the top tube when standing but this bike is awesome. It came with reach adjusted shifters. I switched out the crank for a compact, the bike came with a triple. I bought non reach adjusted shifters and I did notice a small difference. I could shim the ones I have or get a different stem. I really want new handle bars as it is, so I'm shopping for some with less reach to fix that problem.
I just looked at the new model geometry in a 44 and it looks like they added a cm to the top tube but the stand over height is less? I can't tell if it's still on 650 wheels or not?
My next bike will be custom but I wasn't ready to go that route when I got this bike. I will probably base the custom off the measurements from this bike. I've also had a Specialized 44cm on 700c (was ok) and I have a QR Dulce in XS.
I love that Cannondale more than anything. and I mean anything. I hope you can find one for her to at least check out, it's about 17.5 pounds with pedals and cages, so not super light considering the size. I paid 1600 for it-full Ultegra. I don't know if it thats more or less than the Terry but certainly cheaper than custom.