Dual Suspension for Wife

[Bundu Ric]

Hi all, 

 

Hope everyone is well and all the best for 2021. 

 

I am looking at a MTB for the wife, it has taken some convincing but she finally agreed to give it a go. 

 

Here is the conundrum, I want to get her a dual suspension to make the ride, especially on some gravel better, but I dont want to spend to much if she does not take a liking to biking. 

 

What I have seen is that I will probably not get a dual suspension for under R24k or am I looking at the wrong shops?

 

Thanks, 

[Brakepad]

Why don't you check the used ones here in buy&sell ? 

[Super Sywurm]

Hi all, 

 

Hope everyone is well and all the best for 2021. 

 

I am looking at a MTB for the wife, it has taken some convincing but she finally agreed to give it a go. 

 

Here is the conundrum, I want to get her a dual suspension to make the ride, especially on some gravel better, but I dont want to spend to much if she does not take a liking to biking. 

 

What I have seen is that I will probably not get a dual suspension for under R24k or am I looking at the wrong shops?

 

Thanks, 

Silverback Stratos AL5

[Bundu Ric]

I had a quick look but the thing that will drive her nuts is the scratches on a 2nd hand bike based on what I have seen, but will work through the adds in detail this evening and see if there is anything decent. 

 

Why don't you check the used ones here in buy&sell ? 

[Bundu Ric]

Great let me quickly check this one out, 

 

Silverback Stratos AL5

[Super Sywurm]

Great let me quickly check this one out, 

Just out of budget, but this:     https://bike-addict.co.za/products/titan-cypher-rs-expert-alloy-2020?_pos=13&_sid=c597d9cbe&_ss=r

[Bundu Ric]

Actually I dont think another R2k will break the bank, this looks like a great option and can always be sold again if she kinda does not take a liking to riding, 

 

Just out of budget, but this:     https://bike-addict.co.za/products/titan-cypher-rs-expert-alloy-2020?_pos=13&_sid=c597d9cbe&_ss=r

[Super Sywurm]

Actually I dont think another R2k will break the bank, this looks like a great option and can always be sold again if she kinda does not take a liking to riding, 

I think you will easily sell the Titan, depending on the size.

[rorydewet]

you dont say where you are based

 

in Gauteng the place to look for second hand bikes is www.bikemarket.co.za

 

they based in Sandton

 

specialize in good quality 2nd hand bikes

 

good service before selling and always a warranty

 

i wouldn't look any where else 

 

as to a good lady dual suspension bike the spez rumour is awesome for ladies

[100Tours]

Or you could buy this for 22..

 

11.5kg Carbon 29er Lefty MTB (Small) | Bike Hub

 

I have bought 3 mountainbikes for my wife so far,

 

cheap carbon hardtail (was a good start to test the waters)

f/s 120/650 pyga - excellent bike for handling, but people we rode with started pointing out it was heavy and not a 29er, and then it was doomed :@

scalpel - 29er and ticked the box of being light weight. I've had her on wider tyres for stability, but otherwise a fairly racey build.

 

I would recommend the second hand options despite your reservations on second hand bikes

Edited January 6, 2021 by 100Tours

[caren22]

Or you could buy this for 22..

 

11.5kg Carbon 29er Lefty MTB (Small) | Bike Hub

 

I have bought 3 mountainbikes for my wife so far,

And you also shoul dcheck out https://homework-writer.com/ site

cheap carbon hardtail (was a good start to test the waters)

f/s 120/650 pyga - excellent bike for handling, but people we rode with started pointing out it was heavy and not a 29er, and then it was doomed :@

scalpel - 29er and ticked the box of being light weight. I've had her on wider tyres for stability, but otherwise a fairly racey build.

 

I would recommend the second hand options despite your reservations on second hand bikes

looks cool but isn’t it a little bit overshot?

Edited January 8, 2021 by caren22

[cfcjim]

Seems like a fair swap...

[Bundu Ric]

Thanks for the below, 

 

Apologies, I am based in Centurion so Jhb and Pta is no issue to go to any of the cycle shops. 

 

you dont say where you are based

 

in Gauteng the place to look for second hand bikes is www.bikemarket.co.za

 

they based in Sandton

 

specialize in good quality 2nd hand bikes

 

good service before selling and always a warranty

 

i wouldn't look any where else 

 

as to a good lady dual suspension bike the spez rumour is awesome for ladies

[Bundu Ric]

Views on this for my wife?

 

https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/dual-suspension-bikes/434381/axis-a30fs-s-new

[TheoG]

Views on this for my wife?

 

https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/dual-suspension-bikes/434381/axis-a30fs-s-new

 

That is a decent bike and seems to be in fairly good condition.  I would negotiate on the price though, R15k is a bit much.

Edited January 7, 2021 by TheoG

[dave303e]

Dual suspension for wife?

I would say that is a good swap.