WOMEN Riders less than 5' 3" in here please

[the chi]

As mentioned, confidence is KEY. If she is comfortable riding, she can ride anything, regardless of height or bike, but until she gets there, go ahead and lower that bike.

On the kiss boots, firstcherokeekid here on the site is 5', and in all the years I've known her, has ridden an rc51 at stock height. She compensates by wearing heeled boots, even to having custom soles added to a pair. She can ride anything on 2 wheels, because she has the confidence and has learned the skills needed. Good luck to your wife, keep us posted!