Which bike to buy for beginner lady?

[Vangar]

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 ....

 

My word Uni....I just read that. Then read your signature......and now I'm getting strange looks because I laughed so hard.

[Eugene]

The Silverback website says that the Splash has an air fork (which is generally better), however, it says Suntour XCR Air.

 

To my knowledge the XCR is a coil sprung fork and not an air fork.

[Guest Hollow Man]

The Silverback website says that the Splash has an air fork (which is generally better), however, it says Suntour XCR Air.

 

To my knowledge the XCR is a coil sprung fork and not an air fork.

 

The XCR on my old S/B Phoenix is indeed a coil sprung fork; maybe spec has changed on later models?

[chris_w_65]

This one I think - http://www.srsuntour-cycling.com/bike/details/?TreeNodeID=4173

[chris_w_65]

Looks like I may have talked her into the Silverback....

[chris_w_65]

Looks like I may have talked her into the Silverback....

 

And some of you guys, I sent some screen shots of your comments to her

[Guest Hollow Man]

And some of you guys, I sent some screen shots of your comments to her

 

Hahaha, cool.

[eddy]

 

it might not get damaged, but it might need some time out ....

 

Kiss it better

 

[Guest Hollow Man]

What bike did you originally want to buy from your friend, just as a matter of interest?

[chris_w_65]

Haro frame, Deore groupset and I think a better fork

[chris_w_65]

Haro frame, Deore groupset and I think a better fork

 

But it was black and not a ladies specific bike

[Da Vinci]

 

 

But it was black and not a ladies specific bike

Chris ladies specific is not the be all and end all - most important is the size of the bike, the maneuverability and it will help if it's not too heavy, Clearance over the TT is important but if the size is right then it shouldnt actually be an issue. I ride a small (men's) Stumpjumper in a 26" as I haven't found a 29er I am happy on - will be investigating the 650b range tho. And yes the colour did help my choice at the end of the day

 

[Da Vinci]

This may already have been posted somewhere but just incase.....

http://totalwomenscycling.com/lifestyle/men-how-to-take-your-girlfriend-mountain-biking-and-still-have-a-love-life-afterwards-20179/?utm_campaign=newsletter_20140207&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter_twc

[chris_w_65]

Chris ladies specific is not the be all and end all -

 

Try tell my fiance that - Good luck, lol

[chris_w_65]

This may already have been posted somewhere but just incase.....

http://totalwomenscy...=newsletter_twc

 

Good one

Lucky I am a roadie but sold that a while back and am now unfit and fat so we should be fine - As long as she thinks the bike looks pretty

[Da Vinci]

Screenshot it - I'm a lady - some ladies specific bikes are just downgrades of the men's.... Heavier and not as nice components and nice components make for a better ride.... One thing the do have is a women's specific saddle but u can add that after market - cos some of the "standard" ones are dodge anyway - specialized do a comprehensive range and often have test saddles available - but check with your local shop what they have in term of try before you buy?