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  1. Kylie
    100% agree, hopefully one day manufacturers will stop plastering most women's bike in pink.
  2. Kylie
    The bike is definitely suited to some hill blasting. Although not pretty- I think a bottle cage is still a plus for many riders (I don't enjoy carrying a pack)- and easier to remove than add on afterwards.
  3. Kylie
    The low standover is great, whether I choose to wear a dress or not. So is being able to carry juice, which can be useful while riding. Just wondering what you think this " machine was intended for".
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    The Rumor Elite is part of Specialized’s range of women’s specific mountain bikes. It is an alloy, dual-suspension 29er, featuring 110mm of travel front and rear. Specialized describe it as an “XC Trail” bike, meaning it offers a touch more travel and trail oriented geometry than a traditional XC bike such as the Epic (or the women’s specific Era), allowing the rider to get a little more playful and confident on the trail. Click here to view the article
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    Agreed, the saddle height in the pictures is as I rode it. Would probably need a negative stem to get level
  6. Kylie
    I think the geo would have played a role, I ride that route often, and so can compare the feel with riding both straight 29er and 650b on those climbs. Bringing your weight forward definitely helps, and the climbs were by no means impossible with the bike's geo, but there was definitely a noticeable difference from my usual steeds.
  7. Kylie
    The Splash is a women’s specific Alloy hardtail featuring Silverback’s 279 Dynamic Efficiency Technology. This in a nutshell means a 29er front wheel and a 650b rear wheel, a fairly novel setup also seen on Silverback’s Signo Tecnica reviewed here. Click here to view the article
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    Over the past couple of months, I have become very interested in the range of mountain bikes available for women. This developed as a result of trying to find a bike that fits me comfortably. I tend to fall almost exactly between a men’s small and medium size frame, leading to uncomfortable compromises on many frames. I therefore jumped at the chance to test the 2014 Liv Intrigue 2, which is essentially a women’s specific adaptation of Giant’s trail staple, the Trance. Click here to view the article
  9. Kylie
    Thanks all for the input, I am super keen to give one try! I usually find smaller frames easier to manage, so definitely want to make sure it fits before I buy
  10. Kylie
    Hi guys I am looking into a Oneten29, but I see the smallest frame size available is a medium. I am on the short side of the size guide (around 168 cm)- is it still worth looking into, or will I be too short to fit comfortably on the bike? Does anyone else around this size ride one, and how is the handling? Cheers
  11. Kylie
    Biking in the Bosch run the camps annually in December, but possibly more frequently- it is probably best to contact Jo directly at bikinginthebosch@gmail.com to find out the dates for the next one.
  12. Kylie
    Anyone who has participated in any form of mountain biking event recently will have noticed that basic bike handling skills seem to have been neglected by a large proportion of South African riders. In an attempt to avoid being one of the many that screech to a halt at the first sign of a rock, bridge, or anything that can not be defined as wide open jeep track, I decided to attend the annual Biking in the Bosch mountain bike camp held at Paul Cluver wine estate just outside Grabouw. Click here to view the article
  13. Kylie
    Where is the start/ late entries venue?
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