Which MTB for the wife?

[Cassie]

I need some suggestions: The wife wants to try her hand at MTBing. Nothing serious though...just farm roads with the kids.

So, I'm looking at an entrylevel MTB with possible upgrading on components as time goes on...

 

I'm leaning towards a Silverback - any comments / suggestions?

 

[Racer X]

Check out the Merida Juliet Series or the GT Ws. Both are of an entry level but have got huge upgrade potential.

[wesf]

Keep leening, they are gen great value for the bucks. Maybe look at the new Raleigh prices to.

 

[Moab]

Silverback Oakland - Cheap and hardy. Perfect for a starter for her.

[TNT1]

There's a raleigh ridge on the for sale section. buy that.

[knersis]

Would recommended something entry level as a Giant Boulder.

My GF rode hers for 2 years with no problem except chain replacement.

Bought for R2000 and sold it for R1400. Only cost us R600 + the cost of a chain for 2 years. and then we bought her a trance2.

 

If you sell it you will get some good bucks back, more than silverback or ralleigh or even merida.  Most 1st time buyers have heard of giant.

knersis2009-05-06 07:56:01

[TNT1]

 

Would recommended something entry level as a Giant Boulder.

My GF rode hers for 2 years with no problem except chain replacement.

Bought for R2000 and sold it for R1400. Only cost us R600 + the cost of a chain for 2 years. and then we bought her a trance2.

 

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How many kms on that chain?

 

[knersis]

Granted she didn't use the MTB that often. Guessing probably about 3000-4000 kms over the 2 chains. mostly gravel roads and tar. not technical stuff.

[knersis]

One of my friends did the Trans-Baviaans on a 2008 Giant Boulder took about 20 hours, but finished the race with no problems.

[Gravity Sux]

Buy something you can use as a backup when you get your bike serviced  that way you will never have an excuse not to ride (that is unless she becomes serious)

[crasher]

If you go Silverback I would say chuck in the extra 400 rand and get the Reno its a much nicer bike for the extra 400 bucks

My wife is riding one she does not do any rough stuff on it but loves the bike

 

I have only ridden it once for about 4km but it rides nice the V brakes work well its a real nice starting out bike and at under 3 grand is good value

 

The Alpine would give you more upgrading options but depends on what you want to spend

 

 

[Solstice]

Dude...Bought a bike for the wife...GTw. It has been standing collecting dust!!!

Do not go expensive, that is the best advice I can give...