Mrs Frizzer is only 4'11" and currently rides a Ridgeback MX2 which has a 13" frame.
I'd like to get her something a bit more offroadable as by the time I upgrade the wheels, forks, brakes, etc it'll end up costing more in the long run. I may as well just buy a new bike and flog the old one on ebay.
We'd be looking at a HT about £400 or so to get her started, any recommendations out there in STW land?

A second-hand Orange? Mrs. Pierre is 5'0" and rides a 13" P7 – I know mamadairt (on here) is also small and had a lovely little Orange.

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specialized myka = Mrs tj just got one – the 13" is realy tiny

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14" inbred would be good too, might blow your budget though

Yeah, budget is a bit tight as we've just got married and also I just built myself an Evil (got to get the priorities right!).

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spec myka or something in the trek skye range (thats new this year and I can't remember which one costs what), or giant talon (XS) (can't remember how much they cost either but might be worth a look)

gf 4ft 10, Spec Myka 13" was about only thing that I could find, she loves it, esp low curve tube.

Yep, 14" Inbred or 14" Kona would be good (similar geometry) . . . I think the women-specific Trek and Specialized models tend to be shorter in the toptube though so may be even more suitable for someone under 5'.

I'm thinking a Myka may be the one to go for.
Cheers everyone 😀