KT1406

Hi Eddie Thank you so much for all your advise and it's not harsh, just to the point and that's great as I now have more info to rely on. Hmmm ... I'll do my best to wait until after the 94.7, but that seems so far away (for those that are not training for it ) I did 'sit' on a few different sizes, shapes, MTB's and road bikes today and it seems my fit and personal preference is moving more towards a 26er and road bike.

It will mostly be on the road. Hmm ... on the gel seat ... time to toughen up the butt

So, this is what I have learnt ... I'm 1.71m tall (okay, I always knew that) and I should rather go for a MTB. If it's a unisex frame it should be small and ladies from should be medium and wheel size should be a 29er. And if possible, use 'slicks' and tubeless. Plus the seat tube should ideally be 17.5". AND, and I think that's actually a must, invest in a gel seat. Hahaha. How am I doing so far? Now to find a good second hand one ... B)

I’m looking for information and a second hand ladies bike. I’m not sure what type of bike I should get. I moved to the Cradle/Muldesdrift area a few months back and after seeing all the cyclist around the area I have decided that perhaps this would be a great sport/hobby. I live on a dirt road of about 500m to the main road and then about 1km to one of the regular meeting points, so it doesn’t make sense to get a bike carrier but can I ride on a dirt road with a road bike? Is there ‘entry’ level bikes that can be ridden on or off road? The last time I rode a bike was about 13 years ago and by the looks of things, bikes and cycling has changed so much. Any advice and ideas on bikes and helmets, etc would be greatly appreciated. And, of course, if you have any items for sale, please let me know.