Bundu Ric Posted January 7, 2021 Share Dual suspension for wife?I would say that is a good swap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundu Ric Posted January 7, 2021 Share This one looks almost brand new. Good buy? https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/dual-suspension-bikes/448406/titan-sonic-trial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted January 7, 2021 Share This one looks almost brand new. Good buy? https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/dual-suspension-bikes/448406/titan-sonic-trial Size is an issue I would imagine. How tall is your wife? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoG Posted January 7, 2021 Share This one looks almost brand new. Good buy? https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/dual-suspension-bikes/448406/titan-sonic-trial Yes also a good option, just check the size like DR says. Edited January 7, 2021 by TheoG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundu Ric Posted January 7, 2021 Share Yep thanks all, mediums not gonna work need a small, Stumbled across a Live embolden 2 27.5” at R19500.00 new, so will check this one out as well and it is a small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJuice Posted January 7, 2021 Share My wife is on a Liv Lust 27.5 Advance 2, to her it is the best bike ever! Edited January 7, 2021 by DJuice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtemisGoose Posted January 7, 2021 Share Lady mtb'er here, measuring a whopping 1.6m, riding a small mtb. I much prefer my 27.5 mtb to the 29er I had. The 29er felt too big and clunky. The 27.5 wheel size made a huge difference. Going faster and having more fun. I don't feel like I'm wrestling the bike around like I did with the 29er Brakepad, Riaan H, TheoG and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundu Ric Posted January 7, 2021 Share Great to know, will see if I can go check out the Liv this afternoon or tomorrow. My wife is on a Liv Lust 27.5 Advance 2, to her it is the best bike ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundu Ric Posted January 7, 2021 Share Thanks for this, coming from a lady MTB, my wife is actually 1.58 so this helps a lot now as that Liv is a 27.5 which I was kinda wondering if a 29 er would be better. Getting closer to a feasible option! Thanks Lady mtb'er here, measuring a whopping 1.6m, riding a small mtb. I much prefer my 27.5 mtb to the 29er I had. The 29er felt too big and clunky. The 27.5 wheel size made a huge difference. Going faster and having more fun. I don't feel like I'm wrestling the bike around like I did with the 29er TheoG and ChrisF 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demetri Posted January 7, 2021 Share 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, Have a look at this https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/dual-suspension-bikes/448725/silverback-stratos-al5-medium-2020-like-new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted January 7, 2021 Share Thanks for this, coming from a lady MTB, my wife is actually 1.58 Definitely a candidate for a small frame. Size is 99% of the riding experience. TheoG and Bundu Ric 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundu Ric Posted January 7, 2021 Share Yep, we are now sure it should be a small frame, and seeing that it took forever to convince her to get a bike I need to make sure it fit properly and she is comfy. Definitely a candidate for a small frame. Size is 99% of the riding experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy Posted January 7, 2021 Share 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, You don't say how old she is or how big or what kind of riding you intend for her to do. You do say she is a reluctant MTB'er who may ride some gravel. How sure are you that she will take to it? If you expect to get anything close to your purchase price back from selling the bike, you should not look at a new bike, no matter how good the price is. The depreciation will make it a very expensive lark. Second, why a Dual Suspension bike if she is going to ride "some gravel" ? A dual suspension bike at triple your price range will be heavier that a HT within it. If you want to put someone off riding, get them a heavy bike. With higher volume tyres at the correct pressure, a HT will be more than comfortable enough, even for long days in the saddle on gravel. If she does take to it and wants to do the kind of cycling that requires a DS, do it then. Think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundu Ric Posted January 7, 2021 Share Thank you for taking the time in responding with some very good and valid points. I am looking 2nd hand now as the chances are there that the bike will become a wall mount, so first going to look at a good 2nd hand option and if she does enjoy it and keep riding will get her a new bike that will suit her riding style and needs. Even looking at a comfier saddle to get her going You don't say how old she is or how big or what kind of riding you intend for her to do. You do say she is a reluctant MTB'er who may ride some gravel. How sure are you that she will take to it? If you expect to get anything close to your purchase price back from selling the bike, you should not look at a new bike, no matter how good the price is. The depreciation will make it a very expensive lark. Second, why a Dual Suspension bike if she is going to ride "some gravel" ? A dual suspension bike at triple your price range will be heavier that a HT within it. If you want to put someone off riding, get them a heavy bike. With higher volume tyres at the correct pressure, a HT will be more than comfortable enough, even for long days in the saddle on gravel. If she does take to it and wants to do the kind of cycling that requires a DS, do it then. Think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted January 7, 2021 Share Yep, we are now sure it should be a small frame, and seeing that it took forever to convince her to get a bike I need to make sure it fit properly and she is comfy. The biggest and most important thing that I've learned from 26 years of riding. The wife/girlfriend dictates the speed, distance, & technicality of the ride. Take chocolate on the rideTake her for a saddle fittingBuy her the best cycling shorts you can afford Flat pedalsZero pressure to do thingsStart on the easiest and flattest possible routesShe will have her first crashBe supportive in every little thing she doesCongratulate every small achievementDon't show her Redbull RampageWatch insteadOnce she is comfortable with the basic gravel rides you can book her a skills course. It doesn't matter how much you know, you won't be a good teacher and she won't listen to you. A coach is a stranger and to an extent an authority figure. She is more likely to listen. TheoG, Dexter-morgan, ChrisF and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoG Posted January 7, 2021 Share imho the Liv is your best choice. The rolling resistance of a 29" over a 27.5" is not that huge and she will probably enjoy a smaller & lighter bike a lot more. Bundu Ric 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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