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Very astute point. I think that the most practical option is a Surly Cross Check. The aim is to use the bike around town, on some gentle weekend rides and potentially to take on holiday.

Any thoughts on the best value groupset to fit with this? New or second hand?

This should help: http://www.lfgss.com/thread74821.html

Still think overall a sub £250 second hand bike is the way to go while she works out what she wants, but hey-ho.