She’s 5’4″ and rides a Revolution Cadence 17″ at the mo. Lot’s of upgraded bits X9 gears, hayes stroker trail carbon brakes, race face bitsnbobs to swap onto frame. She has no preference of manufacturer, but would need something with at least 4″ of travel front and back. Any suggestions laydees (& gents).

Depends upon how much she wants to spend – I am about the same height and ride an xs yeti asr – the blur xc also comes in xs (hmmm)

The Giant Anthem W used to be good spec for the money and good value for what isa very light FS bike. replace the wheels with something bling and you are laughing. My wife has one and with nice wheels and Stans its lighter than my Rocky element Team.