Entry Level Bike for my wife

[MTBJD]

Hi all,

 

I am looking to buy an entry level MTB bike for my wife. 

Not too fused about dual suspension or hardtail. 

 

She has not done much riding at all so far. 

 

Any recommendations?

 

Thanks!

[Allrounder]

size, budget, terrain, amount of riding?

 

wheel size?

[Allrounder]

hard tail is much cheaper to maintain. 

 

dual sus is nice and plush. 

[MarcBurger]

Post whatever bike you're thinking of and TheHub will happily bash/approve.

[Christofison]

 

Buy my wife's 2013 Specialized Myka FSR Comp. Size small. I bought it brand new four years ago and she has ridden it a total of four times. It's in amazing condition. R9000.

[MTBJD]

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Buy my wife's 2013 Specialized Myka FSR Comp. Size small. I bought it brand new four years ago and she has ridden it a total of four times. It's in amazing condition. R9000.

 

Thanks that looks good

[MTBJD]

My problem is I dont even know where to start for women's bikes...i just got into the grove for men's bike and I kind of knew what I want :-)

 

Bash me for this ;-)

 

size: Small

price: up to 15k

terrain: Table mountain trails - mainly starting from Vredehoek side. 

Time : 4-6 hours per week in the saddle

[Christofison]

Thanks that looks good

Will be putting it in the classifieds shortly. If it is not sold this month, I will be bringing it to Cape Town in early Feb.

[TiggerT]

You can also check out the Liv range from Gaint... Great bikes for the ladies, better esp if she is on the petite side.

[MTBJD]

Will be putting it in the classifieds shortly. If it is not sold this month, I will be bringing it to Cape Town in early Feb.

 

Oh great. 

 

Let me know if you get here :-) 

[MTBJD]

You can also check out the Liv range from Gaint... Great bikes for the ladies, better esp if she is on the petite side.

 

Thanks will do 

[EmJayZA]

My problem is I dont even know where to start for women's bikes...i just got into the grove for men's bike and I kind of knew what I want :-)

 

Bash me for this ;-)

 

size: Small

price: up to 15k

terrain: Table mountain trails - mainly starting from Vredehoek side. 

Time : 4-6 hours per week in the saddle

 

There is no major difference between men's and women's bikes. Women's bikes do have more feminine colours. Most important is fit. Women's bikes do have a shorter reach, but that can be found in other brands which are not marketed solely towards females. Best is to apply your standard knowledge and make sure the fit is good. Comfort is what will keep your wife on the bike. Saddle selection will be different though. 

 

And I second the Liv suggestion. They have some fantastically priced bikes and have been amazed at the value. 

[G e r h a r d Odendaal]

Just be careful to buy a too-a-heavy bike as you say she will be riding trails. A heavy bike may cause her to not ride often and it will cost you a upgrade later. Just saying.

[ichnusa]

My take is that a person is much more likely to enjoy mountainbiking (and therefor keep doing it) if they have a nice bike - not heavy, gears working, suspension set up properly and right size.  Get her as nice a bike as you can afford.  Lots of bum cream and good quality riding kit (pad).

 

Then, think of the easiest ride in the world.  Half it and take her on it.  Ride next to her or behind her.  Very difficult situation to get completely right.  Best actually to send her with some girlfriends.  Hopefully she enjoys it as much as we do and she keeps at it.

[Allrounder]

true. 

[MTBJD]

My take is that a person is much more likely to enjoy mountainbiking (and therefor keep doing it) if they have a nice bike - not heavy, gears working, suspension set up properly and right size.  Get her as nice a bike as you can afford.  Lots of bum cream and good quality riding kit (pad).

 

Then, think of the easiest ride in the world.  Half it and take her on it.  Ride next to her or behind her.  Very difficult situation to get completely right.  Best actually to send her with some girlfriends.  Hopefully she enjoys it as much as we do and she keeps at it.

 

Good points. 

 

So not starting out with Dead Man's Tree ;-) 

 

Yeah, I was as well thinking about buying some nice kit with it

 

Yeah, I am asking because I wanted to buy a decent bike rather than something she wont ride more than once.