MTB for the betterhalf..(yes my wife)

[lock]

Ok so it is time to get wifey on a MTB, we have been riding our roadbikes for some time, so she is not really new to cycling but with the road getting so dangerous I figured she might just as well join me on the MTB some days...I have taken her to Groenkloof before and bombed the ST, she was not too impressed....but hoping a more gentle approach might convince her..maybe Koeberg or so...

 

I don't want to spend a bucket of money and then she does not like the MTB experience..thinking about R5k....don't want to buy her a 15kg bike either as then she will struggle on the hills

 

I have noticed a Moab on obike.co.za for about R6k that did not look to bad, the price is just a bit steep.. but apparently the white and blue is pretty...

 

So what bike does the female riders have, pro's & cons's? What should I NOT do? and what should I do?

[Mojoman]

Bought my better half a GT Avalanche frame and built her a bike up from components I had bought earlier. I think you can get a GT Avalanche 2 or 3 for around 5k, they are pretty bomb proof and look pretty good and seem to have a good resale value as well. And the frame is built to take the knocks.

 

Just make sure its the right size otherwise she will never feel at ease on the bike and her skills will suffer, ergo you will suffer too!

Edited May 14, 2012 by Mojoman

[Cav']

Buy her a decent 2nd hand bike for 5k.

[lock]

Cool, thanks Mojo! Will try and get her sized...thinking small. She is just about 1.65m...I think..

[RockCoach]

Cool, thanks Mojo! Will try and get her sized...thinking small. She is just about 1.65m...I think..

 

Might even be a medium on some frames or ladies specific frmaes.

 

The wife (1.67m) is on a medium dual sus trail bike but her XC (also dual) and HT commuter are both small.

[lock]

I have been toying with the idea of buying secondhand or getting all the components and building one up..but that will add a month or so to the purchase..

[Cycle Factory]

We have a couple of MTB's in your price range. Give us a call or pop in then we can discuss your options and nice price.

[Kranswurm]

A friend of mine was starting off and she bought the Raleigh Nomad I think it is.

Much lighter than GT Avalanche.I dont know if they are still around.Well specced for the price and around 5K

[arendoog]

A friend of mine was starting off and she bought the Raleigh Nomad I think it is.

Much lighter than GT Avalanche.I dont know if they are still around.Well specced for the price and around 5K

Heavy bike !!

[arendoog]

Ok so it is time to get wifey on a MTB, we have been riding our roadbikes for some time, so she is not really new to cycling but with the road getting so dangerous I figured she might just as well join me on the MTB some days...I have taken her to Groenkloof before and bombed the ST, she was not too impressed....but hoping a more gentle approach might convince her..maybe Koeberg or so...

 

I don't want to spend a bucket of money and then she does not like the MTB experience..thinking about R5k....don't want to buy her a 15kg bike either as then she will struggle on the hills

 

I have noticed a Moab on obike.co.za for about R6k that did not look to bad, the price is just a bit steep.. but apparently the white and blue is pretty...

 

So what bike does the female riders have, pro's & cons's? What should I NOT do? and what should I do?

Look for a 26 Ht with good componants and light .Should be plenty on the hub or junkmail

[thatsme]

I would also say second-hand - the jump in specs & lighter frame you get for the same cash outlay is worth all the gumtree/ hub searching.

Only thing is, having twice recently bought good 2nd hand bikes with xt ish components for that price range (& being a lady of about the same height), it does take a bit of time & you need to be ready to pounce if something show up. Small frames with good specs don't come up all that often.

[lock]

Thanks Guys,

 

Will start stalking the ads again.. Mr Factory I'll try and drop by on the weekend to see what you have to offer.

[ichnusa]

I recently bought this for my wife... yes she can ride it to its potential!

 

 

[lock]

Nice boet! But I'll have to sell the car...

[Lexx]

We have a couple of MTB's in your price range. Give us a call or pop in then we can discuss your options and nice price.

 

Do you do deliveries? 'Cause im staying like 2000km from your shop.

[jannosmit]

Scott Aspect 10, she wanted a bike that looks good, I had my minimum specs. (air shock, decent disk brakes, 3x10 gears, hollowtech 2 crank) R7500 brand new. She loves it!

 

http://www.scott-sports.com/global/en/products/221750008/bike-aspect-10-l/