Newbie looking for advice regarding best buy within budget

[ChrisF]

16 minutes ago, Mel_5 said:

Are padded pants necessary?

 

It helps .... once you ride more, and longer distances.

 

I am very happy with RapidSports -

https://rapidsport.co.za/product/ladies-pink-honeycombe-cycle-shorts/

 

Edited October 4 by ChrisF

[RobertWhitehead]

9 hours ago, Mel_5 said:

@RobertWhitehead How does this compare with the one you'd like to build for me? Apologies if it's a stupid question, I'm just totally ignorant about bike parts and which are better/not so great. 🙏 

That's a loaded question @Mel_5

[Mel_5]

23 hours ago, ChrisF said:

 

It helps .... once you ride more, and longer distances.

 

I am very happy with RapidSports -

https://rapidsport.co.za/product/ladies-pink-honeycombe-cycle-shorts/

 

Lovely, thanks so much. I really appreciate the link. I’ve saved it for now to purchase later on.

[Mel_5]

Hey guys.

 

First of all - thank you so much to everyone for the replies and all the assistance. I appreciate you all taking time out of your busy schedule to help a stranger on the internet, that’s really kind of you all.

So I’ve come to a decision  - I’m going to have @RobertWhitehead build me the bike that he mentioned earlier on. I really appreciate all the links and suggestions that everyone else sent me, and while they are all great, I  believe I’m getting a great deal and fantastic quality from Robert who is clearly respected in the sport.

 

Once again thank you all so much! I will update how it goes with my cycling journey once I get the bike. I’m super excited to get started!

 

Have an awesome weekend everyone!

[Mel_5]

@DieselnDust Please let me know about the Shimano SPD pedals, if you’re still keen to donate them to me down the line. 😁

[DieselnDust]

5 minutes ago, Mel_5 said:

@DieselnDust Please let me know about the Shimano SPD pedals, if you’re still keen to donate them to me down the line. 😁

I am and I will. Just waiting for them to be returned. I’ll reach out on IM when I have them in hand 🙏🏼

[Mel_5]

On 10/5/2024 at 9:33 PM, DieselnDust said:

I am and I will. Just waiting for them to be returned. I’ll reach out on IM when I have them in hand 🙏🏼

Thank you so much, @DieselnDust. That's so kind of you! I really appreciate this.