cpelser Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Hi guys. I'm looking for a new road bike for my wife. We started riding last year September-ish and I bought her a second hand 2009 Giant OCR 2W with 9 speed Sora components, which is in okay condition. It has a triple crank which still helps on gradients > 8% which she does find useful. However, when we're out on longer rides, she complains after about 50km's that she struggles to shift the front gears and her hands cramp up a bit. Since she's really fell in love with road riding, I thought I'd spoil her and get her a new bike, and at the same time hope that the shifting problem goes away? According to online calculators she's a 49cm center to center size, at 1.65m tall. The problem is weird, as she actually has rather large, strong hands for a woman (ex gymnast). Should I maybe get her measured up first? Currently I'm looking at something like a Merida Ride Juliet 400 @ R14900 from Cycle Factory.My concerns are around the quality of the brakes and wheelset, and I also do wonder whether I won't be able to find a new "older" 2013 or so carbon bike for her around the same price. Edit: My budget is quite flexible, so I can go up (or down), I'm just looking at best value for money.. She however will obviously want the bike to be nice on the eye
PeterF Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Cannondale CAAD8 105. Not too sure about the 2015 pricing but it shouldn't be too far off your budget.
GhostSixFour Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 If her hands hurt with the shifting, maybe try to get electronic shifters?
The_black_stig Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 1. Front derailleur not shifting up is a mechanical issue.2. Numb hands for longer ride is a bike-fitting issue but then again, since OP wants to gets a new bike (for a female-rider & available in ZA) I would recommend the Scott speedster 20. (105 5800 shifters & derailleurs, but with an OEM brakes sets and crankset). comfortable geometry & weight at 8.5kg.
J∆kk∆ls Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 The cramping hands could be a result of many things.Gloves, handle bar tape, position on bike, or even that she might need to relax more when riding. In the beginning I would grip the bars so tight when descending fast that my hands would cramp up.
cpelser Posted January 26, 2015 Author Posted January 26, 2015 Thanks for the advice thus far. Is it at all sensible to go for a bike fitting before shopping around for a bike?She does say that she feels comfortable on the bike and that the numbness/weakness in her hands are starting later and later into training as we're going along. Maybe I should be patient, and let her test ride a couple of bikes etc etc before we buy. I'll look into the Scott Sppedster 20 and Cannondale CAAD8 as suggested as well
EVOBIKES ONLINE STORE Posted January 26, 2015 Posted January 26, 2015 Thanks for the advice thus far. Is it at all sensible to go for a bike fitting before shopping around for a bike? She does say that she feels comfortable on the bike and that the numbness/weakness in her hands are starting later and later into training as we're going along. Maybe I should be patient, and let her test ride a couple of bikes etc etc before we buy. I'll look into the Scott Sppedster 20 and Cannondale CAAD8 as suggested as well We will also have the Cube Peleton Race with 105 Groupset in stock later this week... http://www.evobikes.co.za/bikes/cube-peleton-race-2015-black-white-red-2411.html
cpelser Posted January 26, 2015 Author Posted January 26, 2015 We will also have the Cube Peleton Race with 105 Groupset in stock later this week... http://www.evobikes.co.za/bikes/cube-peleton-race-2015-black-white-red-2411.html I like how it's a "real" full 105. Think she'll dislike the color though. It's a real hassle with women
EVOBIKES ONLINE STORE Posted January 26, 2015 Posted January 26, 2015 I like how it's a "real" full 105. Think she'll dislike the color though. It's a real hassle with women Will check if there are 2014's left
Spank Posted January 26, 2015 Posted January 26, 2015 Hi guys. I'm looking for a new road bike for my wife. We started riding last year September-ish and I bought her a second hand 2009 Giant OCR 2W with 9 speed Sora components, which is in okay condition. It has a triple crank which still helps on gradients > 8% which she does find useful. However, when we're out on longer rides, she complains after about 50km's that she struggles to shift the front gears and her hands cramp up a bit. Since she's really fell in love with road riding, I thought I'd spoil her and get her a new bike, and at the same time hope that the shifting problem goes away? According to online calculators she's a 49cm center to center size, at 1.65m tall. The problem is weird, as she actually has rather large, strong hands for a woman (ex gymnast). Should I maybe get her measured up first? Currently I'm looking at something like a Merida Ride Juliet 400 @ R14900 from Cycle Factory.My concerns are around the quality of the brakes and wheelset, and I also do wonder whether I won't be able to find a new "older" 2013 or so carbon bike for her around the same price. Edit: My budget is quite flexible, so I can go up (or down), I'm just looking at best value for money.. She however will obviously want the bike to be nice on the eye Go see the guys at Giant Duranville. Giant has a woman range called LIV. Their prices are negotiable and products good.
cpelser Posted January 26, 2015 Author Posted January 26, 2015 Go see the guys at Giant Duranville. Giant has a woman range called LIV. Their prices are negotiable and products good. Will do, thanks. First time EVER I see disc brakes on a road bike..http://www.giantdurbanville.co.za/en-za/bikes/model/avail.advanced.2/19519/78103/ And it's 105 full carbon too, but most likely way out of budget. http://www.giantdurbanville.co.za/_generated/_generated_za/bikes/models/images/800/2015/Avail_Advanced_2_Pearl_White.jpg
cpelser Posted January 26, 2015 Author Posted January 26, 2015 Will check if there are 2014's left If it's this bike, I'm sure she'll love it:http://bikx.net/img/cube-peloton-race-573201-b.jpg
pieterhorn74 Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Hi !! I have a bike that will be nice for your wife!! Pinarello 65i Think very pleasend on the road if you are intressted call or sms me on 0823713866 Pieter
CleatsnCleavage Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 http://www.cannondale.com/nam_en/2015/bikes/women-s/women-s-endurance-road/synapse-carbon/synapse-carbon-women-s-5-105 - I have the 2014 model and I love it!
Long Wheel Base Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Hi !! I have a bike that will be nice for your wife!! Pinarello 65i Think very pleasend on the road if you are intressted call or sms me on 0823713866 PieterUm the OP said +-15k, although he said hes quite flexible i'm sure the dogma is a lot more than 15k??
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