Originally Posted by
mstateglfr
One to consider- Jamis Renegade has 4 models that come with 650b wheels in the smallest size(44).
I assume this is the model you are looking at?
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/wo...p/128856/specs
The size 44 has 553mm of stack height and 357mm of reach. Thats a crazy high amount of stack for the smallest size.
The Renegade 44 comes in all the aluminum and steel models and they have a shorter wheelbase, lower stack height, and shorter reach, plus 650b wheels which will be a bit lighter and smaller.
It's a big jump from what she has to what you are proposing. Totally different position, different shifting and braking, different handling, etc. Hope you can find a bike that works!
i was actually looking at the unisex diverge, didn’t even realize they had a women’s one.
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/di...ext=95422-4244
the A1 renegade in 44 looks interesting. I’m guessing it’s going to be very hard to find something like this in an LBS to test ride, looks like all the close dealers only have 58s