New ladies bike :)

[Dieter ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)]

Hello all!

 

I need some advice, I have been granted a 10k budget to get my mom a mountain bike before she gets back to the country. I have narrowed it down a teeny bit but some wisdom would be appreciated. I think 650b would be best as a small frame is required.

• 2015 Scott Contessa Scale 730
  
• 2015 Giant (LIV) Tempt 3
  
• 2014 Merida Juliet 300
  

I have learnt from the past when it comes to ladies bikes they would prefer pretty over a better component or 2.

 

I'm all for second hand but when it's an urgent matter its so hard to find something that meets the criteria.

 

Thank you in advance!

[jaxtun]

Nope we don't prefer pretty - we also like decent components and bikes that don't weigh a ton......strange I know but true! Pink paint just weighs so much more.... ;-)

[Dieter ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)]

Nope we don't prefer pretty - we also like decent components and bikes that don't weigh a ton......strange I know but true! Pink paint just weighs so much more.... ;-)

 

I think as you get better and more involved this applies. I hate the shrink it and pink it marketing that is applied to everything... but hey, it does work for many

[Super Sywurm]

The ladies I know prefer not to ride women specific bikes.

[Dieter ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)]

Okay so my search has be broadened. Thank you for the input! now... which bike?

[porqui]

What kind of riding will she be doing most often?

[eddy]

 

Woman specific bikes are a bitch to sell if you wish to upgrade and offer no real benefit over a mens bike.

 

If she wants a pink (or other "pretty" colour) buy her a good mens bike and have it vinyl wrapped. It cost me about R400.

 

[Dieter ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)]

Okay I am convinced of a gender-less bike! Mostly green route at Thaba I suspect. Thank you for the help so far!