RudoJ Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 My wife wants a MTB, just to ride for general fitness etc. But here is the thing, she is 1.82m tall. The mtbs at game makro etc all seem ti have small frames and its not comfy fit at all. She needs at least an M or L.What now? We really dont want to spend a fortune and it doesnt nees to be top spec, shocks optional yoo. Help here boys, she thinks im talking nonsense
fanievb Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/172669-santa-cruz-superlight-mtb-for-sale/
Uni Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 how much do you want to spend? trust me on this one... you don't want to start on a cheap and nasty. check out the classified .. eg https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/171890-titan-cruz-29er-medium/
Chip Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 There are a lot of good second hand bikes here in the classifieds, how much do you want to spend? This is a good buy https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/172511-2013-momsen-al329-larg/or this if you want a duallie https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/172276-merida-26inch-dual-suspension/
s14phoenix Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 If you want to buy new... http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/product/titan-calypso-ryde-650b-mountain-bike/4743 - girl colours even... they have 2 - with and without hydraulic brakes etc... R5200 and R6700 for the slightly better one. Good bikes... my wife still wishes she had hers that I sold off without her permission... Had to buy an new Anthem X1 to make up for it. Buy second hand... much cheaper...
PhilipV Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 If you want her to enjoy it, look for the following :Lightweight (up to a point obviously) Shocks that are softly sprung or air adjustable, and with adjustable rebound.Hydraulic disc brakes. Things that I see as performance items, my wife sees as comfort necessities. There is no point to a shock that is hard to move, bounces back at a teeth rattling speed, and weigh a ton. And if you have less fore arm strength, hydro discs ensure descents are less scary.
Paul Ruinaard Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 My wife wants a MTB, just to ride for general fitness etc. But here is the thing, she is 1.82m tall. The mtbs at game makro etc all seem ti have small frames and its not comfy fit at all. She needs at least an M or L.What now? We really dont want to spend a fortune and it doesnt nees to be top spec, shocks optional yoo. Help here boys, she thinks im talking nonsenseShe will ride a large very likely at that height. How much riding has she doen before? Depends on your budget - first bike and all and only bike - she would likely be okay on a nice hardtail. Lots of nice stuff on the classifieds as pointed out and January is always a month some people are dumping things so you can do some deals. Stay away from Makro/Game/Sportsmans etc unless you are really knowledgable.
Bomberman Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 If you want her to enjoy it, look for the following :Lightweight (up to a point obviously)Shocks that are softly sprung or air adjustable, and with adjustable rebound.Hydraulic disc brakes. Things that I see as performance items, my wife sees as comfort necessities.There is no point to a shock that is hard to move, bounces back at a teeth rattling speed, and weigh a ton. And if you have less fore arm strength, hydro discs ensure descents are less scary. As mentioned above. make sure you get something that she will enjoy riding. My wife hated her first bike, it actually put her from riding until I got her a nice cannondale with a air fork. Now she loves it .
lerouc Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 As mentioned above. make sure you get something that she will enjoy riding. My wife hated her first bike, it actually put her from riding until I got her a nice cannondale with a air fork. Now she loves it .Exactly the same here, first bike she had was crap and she stopped cycling for a while until i got her a decent bike and now she loves it.
RudoJ Posted January 13, 2016 Author Posted January 13, 2016 Not going to respond to all the posts, but thanks a million for all the responses, will check what the classifieds holds for us. U guys and girl rock
Baracuda Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 Just been in a similar situation and bought the Miss' a second-hand Silverback Sola 1 for 12k of Gumtree.Spent a bit of time looking at new sub-R10,000 29ers and most of them are not great. Heavy frames, with heavy wheels, pogo-stick fork and rubbish brakes.The Sola 1 is 11kgs, XT gears, Slx hollow-tech cranks and ZTR crest wheels. It is one hellava bike. I replace the nobbly 2.3 mtb tires with thinner, more efficient cyclo-cross type tires for general fitness riding. Wide 700c tires. It is actually so cool, I am thinking of getting one for commuting to work.
HowardSteele Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 Lol i read it as ...you were offering a Mntbike in exchange for a wife,was interested to see the bikes specs .
Da Vinci Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 A woman's specific saddle is a must!! Steer away from the gel pads sold separately
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