chris_w_65 Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 Found my fiance a nice used bike with good spec from an honest friend - Guess what? She says it looks ugly and doesn't care about the spec (typical). She likes the look of these 2. Which is the better buy? They are both around R7K - To me the Silverback has slightly higher spec on most things and an air fork http://www.silverbacklab.com/upload/2011_website_SILVERBACK/splash1_14.htm http://cyclefactory.co.za/index.php/bikes/27-5-mtb/titan-calyp-650b-sport-detail#tech-specs What do you guys think?
chris_w_65 Posted April 11, 2014 Author Posted April 11, 2014 If I give her the choice between an "ugly" looking bike with XTR and a pink Makro bike I know which she will choose
Ratty Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 have you looked at the entry level specialized ladies bikes? Don't know prices, but they are really pretty.
ScottCM Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 I'd say Silverback but it doesn't have any pink in
ilubinsky Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 If I give her the choice between an "ugly" looking bike with XTR and a pink Makro bike I know which she will choose Buy her the one she likes as it will probably only be ridden a couple of times.My wife has the Merida 29er full XT ridden three times had it 8 months.Silverback with 105 groupset ridden twice in 8 months.If she enjoys and continues to ride you can always upgrade. TheKaiser 1
fanievb Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 My wifes first bike, Giant TCR Comp why? "I like the colours" the other options where R4k cheaper
Uni Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 (edited) At the end of the day, we all want to "love" the bike we ride, and what it looks like does matter - in some cases more than the travel of the shocks if we're just riding trails. I LOVE my silverback splash 1 - do like the colour? No. ... but at least it's not that disgusting colour of the Splash 2. Edited April 11, 2014 by Uni
Wez-O Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 Found my fiance a nice used bike with good spec from an honest friend - Guess what? She says it looks ugly and doesn't care about the spec (typical). She likes the look of these 2. Which is the better buy? They are both around R7K - To me the Silverback has slightly higher spec on most things and an air fork http://www.silverbac.../splash1_14.htm http://cyclefactory....tail#tech-specs What do you guys think?I think for that price range you will get far better value for money looking at a 26er rather than the 650b (27.5er).Maybe swing by your local bike shop and ask them to make you a good deal on a 26er and due to them not being the current craze, you will probably get a good deal.
Guest Hollow Man Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 Found my fiance a nice used bike with good spec from an honest friend - Guess what? She says it looks ugly and doesn't care about the spec (typical). She likes the look of these 2. Which is the better buy? They are both around R7K - To me the Silverback has slightly higher spec on most things and an air fork http://www.silverbac.../splash1_14.htm http://cyclefactory....tail#tech-specs What do you guys think? I think your mistake was to ask the Madam first... Assuming it is an appropriately sized bike, I would have bought the good used one from my mate and gone "Tadaaaa; check it out my skattie, I got you a lekker bike. Go ride it; You'll loooove it. Bicycle riding makes great legs and bums, and is good for overall health. Now go get your cycling pant on and try it out."
Uni Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 How tall is your wife? I'm selling the Silverback Slade 4 in Medium I originally bought for myself. http://silverbacklab.com/upload/2011_website_SILVERBACK/slade4_14.htm
Steven D Williams Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 Have a look at the Trek Cali range - http://www.trekbikes.com/za/en/bikes/mountain/cross_country/cali/ They are pretty (according to my wife) and also fall in that price range. Cycle Lab and Solomons stock them as far as i am aware.
chris_w_65 Posted April 11, 2014 Author Posted April 11, 2014 How tall is your wife? I'm selling the Silverback Slade 4 in Medium I originally bought for myself. http://silverbacklab...K/slade4_14.htm 166cm - My medium Scott is too big for her - Not quite sure wha tshe is worried about damaging on the top tube
Vangar Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 If I give her the choice between an "ugly" looking bike with XTR and a pink Makro bike I know which she will choose Haha, fun problem to have. But whatever get's her riding with you. I'd say go for the Silverback. Very good specs and at least it's an air fork. Not sure what Suntours entry Air forks are like but cannot be worse than the pogo stick fitted to the front of my Giant.
Uni Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 166cm - My medium Scott is too big for her - Not quite sure wha tshe is worried about damaging on the top tube as they say, the TT shouldn't be one of the contact points between body and bike - and let's put it this way...it might not get damaged, but it might need some time out .... chris_w_65 1
Guest Hollow Man Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 Found my fiance a nice used bike with good spec from an honest friend - Guess what? She says it looks ugly and doesn't care about the spec (typical). She likes the look of these 2. Which is the better buy? They are both around R7K - To me the Silverback has slightly higher spec on most things and an air fork http://www.silverbac.../splash1_14.htm http://cyclefactory....tail#tech-specs What do you guys think? Buy this bike, and make it Pink.
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