Finding a new bike for my wife, who is all of about 5', is a frustrating task. She currently rides a Principia 48cm which is just too big for her. I know companies like Cannondale, Trek and Specialized make a 44 cm frame, but they seem to be ignoring the more high-end frame market and sticking to the more entry level frames. We're not looking to break the bank, but when we replace her bike we want to UPgrade it, so it won't be an issue again for some time, you know like at least 6 months or so ;)
A friend of ours has an Aegis Swift in 44cm, very nice, full carbon. I just spied an Orbea DAMA at B & L today and it was B-E-A-U-tiful. Are there any other companies that are making quality small frame bikes in the $2000-$3000 range? If we could get carbon fibre or at least CF stays that would be great! Anybody have the Orbea Dama or know someone who has it? Thanks, I look forward to seeing what the forum comes up with.
Dan Hollingsworth
Nobody grows old by merely living a number of years. People grow old only by deserting their ideals. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up interest wrinkles the soul." - Douglas MacArthur
A friend of ours has an Aegis Swift in 44cm, very nice, full carbon. I just spied an Orbea DAMA at B & L today and it was B-E-A-U-tiful. Are there any other companies that are making quality small frame bikes in the $2000-$3000 range? If we could get carbon fibre or at least CF stays that would be great! Anybody have the Orbea Dama or know someone who has it? Thanks, I look forward to seeing what the forum comes up with.
Dan Hollingsworth
Nobody grows old by merely living a number of years. People grow old only by deserting their ideals. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up interest wrinkles the soul." - Douglas MacArthur