Originally Posted by 70sSanO

I have been looking at step through or low bar bikes/frames for my wife.

Currently her neighborhood bike is a 1986 50cm Univega Viva Sport road bike that I converted to a flat bar with a triple mtb 165mm crank to an 8 speed cassette. As the years have gone by, it has become more difficult for her to negotiate getting her leg over the saddle, so she typically lays the bike down.

If I get the She Devil frame in 46cm, I’ll need a headset and mini v-brakes, and maybe a stem and seatpost; depending on what’s in the parts bin. Everything else should transfer over.

The steel mixte frame is under 2400 grams. The fork is 1100 grams. Not super light, it is a mixte, but it’s lighter than a Soma Buena Vista and half the price.

I’ve thought of a lowstep frame, but not as easy to find just a frame. Some have front suspension so I would have to get a fork. Might be a tougher swap project.

John