racman Posted August 27, 2013 Share I am looking for a FS for my wife and would appreciate advise on what's available and suitable. She currently rides a Spez Myka FSR which is quite heavy. She is about 159/160cm tall and prefers a more relaxed geometry so no extreme XC race machines. I am also unsure as to whether to go 29er as well. Budget around R20k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoBoshoff Posted August 27, 2013 Share I reckon this is where a 650b would shine. Not sure what models in that range though. Otherwise just go 26". My wife is the same height and 29'er is a bit too much for her. Bobbo_SA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudi Pollard Posted August 27, 2013 Share I recently bought my wife the Giant Anthem XW 29er, and she is absolutely loving it... Got it for R21k http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-za/bikes/model/anthem.x.29er.0.w/12779/59421/#specifications Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racman Posted August 27, 2013 Share I reckon this is where a 650b would shine. Not sure what models in that range though. Otherwise just go 26". My wife is the same height and 29'er is a bit too much for her. Thx Nico, what size bike does your wife ride? Very little options available in women's specific so looking at sizing for men's sizing ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racman Posted August 27, 2013 Share I recently bought my wife the Giant Anthem XW 29er, and she is absolutely loving it... Got it for R21k http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-za/bikes/model/anthem.x.29er.0.w/12779/59421/#specifications Thx - looks like a great option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudi Pollard Posted August 27, 2013 Share Thx - looks like a great option? She is about the same length as your wife, so should not be a problem. Finding a small frame though is a problem. I phoned about 20 shops around the country and eventually found one at Cycle Sphere in Durban, which I had couriered up to Pretoria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoBoshoff Posted August 27, 2013 Share Thx Nico, what size bike does your wife ride? Very little options available in women's specific so looking at sizing for men's sizing ? She rides a medium and it's a 29'er, so I reckon sizing not ideal for her but she is strong. When I bought it I reckon the salesman gave me crap advice and just wanted to get the sale through. If I could do it over I'd go smaller wheelsize at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted August 27, 2013 Share I am looking for a FS for my wife and would appreciate advise on what's available and suitable. She currently rides a Spez Myka FSR which is quite heavy. She is about 159/160cm tall and prefers a more relaxed geometry so no extreme XC race machines. I am also unsure as to whether to go 29er as well.Budget around R20k You will not go wrong with a Morewood Zula small Hairy, Brian Fantana and silent_bob 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raab Posted August 27, 2013 Share Went through the same thing about 2 months ago, decided to choose the components myself and build the bike up.Went with a Ghost RT5100 frame because of the design and the fact that she wanted something feminine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racman Posted August 27, 2013 Share Thx guys - the Spez Myka she has (about 2008 model) is heavy as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raab Posted August 27, 2013 Share You will not go wrong with a Morewood Zula small Good option that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traverse Posted August 27, 2013 Share I f you can wait till end of the year you can get her this women specific bike! http://www.bicycling.co.za/bikes-gear/giant-launches-a-full-range-of-27-5-wheeled-bikes/6/ It is the new 650b from Giant. It's just sad that they might stop manufacturing 29er's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racman Posted August 27, 2013 Share You will not go wrong with a Morewood Zula small Where do I get this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fandacious Posted August 27, 2013 Share I am looking for a FS for my wife I'm not sure bike shops do trade ins Baaisikilist, Pure Savage, Little Fish and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramrod Posted August 27, 2013 Share Spez is brining out the Rumour. My wife will be going from the 26" xc dual to the 29" Rumour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted August 27, 2013 Share Where do I get this? https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/129857-morewood-zula-650b-ready-to-ship/page__hl__morewood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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