Yeah I will admit I have been very hesitant to get her a bike. For some reason I just cannot get over this feeling of nervousness. I have this weird paranoia that I can't overcome. We have a 7 year-old daughter and a 1 year-old son and would feel awful if something would happen. I need to cure myself of this selfish behavior. I trust her riding ability, but it's those around that worry me.

 

I totally understand I too have the same dilemma but she is resolute and we have 6 kids all together.

 

It may be getting close to a point where I come home and to my surprise find another bike in the garage.

 

I wasn't too worried about another bike but I KNEW she wanted one badly.

 

I was thinking the same thing but she also has her arms bent quite a bit so she's leaning she is leaning more forward than she needs to. Might have to do with her learning maybe. With her arms strait she'd get quite a bit more upright than she is in the pic.

 

Windshield makes a big differrence if she is having issues with speed. Yes, changes the looks but makes a much more comfortable ride. I'd think she'll be more comfortable with different bars. I've got 8" chubby's and they are super comfortable for me (I'm 5'7") I have forward controls and that helps with comfort/riding position as well. She'll likely want a different seat that is more comfortable. Stock seat has about 50 miles in it before your butt is killing you. I had Mean City put a gel pad in mine (and new ostrich cover!) and I can do 400 miles a day.
Tell her to check out the Queens of the Road Forum on here. Just for us Girls!! And congrats to her on the new ride.

 

Hey Sammy I'll definitely have her check out the Queens of the Road Forum fo sho!

Also she's 5' 3" so she needs all the help she can get!:-)