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shark:
My daughter (almost 17) has expressed an interest in Triathlons. DShe has been using my wifes Mountain bike and wants to get a hybrid bike but not a road bike. She anticipates will typicalIy riding 20km once or twice a week on the bike. She says she's not fussed about brake type but would prefer a rigid fork. Shes around 166cm tall and has been recommended a 52cm frame. Budget is under £400. Grateful for some recommendations as I know nothing about bikes.

These are some bikes she's looked at:
https://dawescycles.com/product/discovery-trail/

https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Raleigh-Detour-1-2020-Hybrid-Sports-Bike_235532.htm

https://www.halfords.com/bikes/hybrid-bikes/carrera-crossfire-2-womens-hybrid-bike-2020--black---s-m-l-frames-346550.html

https://www.decathlon.com/collections/hybrid-bikes/products/matt-bike-riverside-100?

In particular she thinks this reconditioned one looks really good:

https://www.adifferentgear.com/product/norco-vfr-18-frame-/942?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=90

tomtom:
Asking for a friend eh Shark?

Fess up, the dark side has called you hasn’t it? 🚴

😁

webbo:
If she’s planning on doing triathlons she needs a road bike. However these are a bit thin on the ground due to everyone taking up cycling in the current situation. She would be best with a female specific something live Giant Liv.
I think hybrids are the work of the devil.

DAVETHOMAS90:
Shark,

why not a road bike?

I know a couple of people who thought they'd go with a hybrid, and then very soon wanted to upgrade to something better.

I don't know what's open at the moment, but Evan's, Decathlon, JE James etc generally let you try a range of bikes out.

Scouse D:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Giant-Liv-Avail-1-Womens-Road-Bike-Matt-Dark-Purple-SizeS-Excellent-condition-/164703415992?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292

Something like this would be ideal

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