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amoryns I am really surprised that this thread has gone as long as it has without anybody asking the really serious question:

 

 

 

Can you post a pic of your friend, ideally on a couch of some sort?

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what abouth this..better spec

 

GT GTR Carbon Expert - 2009

Price: R24 995.00

R21 500.00

You Save: R3 495.00

 

 

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FRAME

New GTR full carbon monocoque frame with asymmetric head tube, carbon dropouts, press in low Q Factor BB and new semi compact geo

 

FORK

New GT full carbon with tapered steerer and carbon dropouts.

 

CRANKSET

Ultegra Compact Crank 50/34 2 piece design

 

BB

Shimano sealed cartridge press in cups

 

FRT DER.

Shimano Ultegra compact

 

RR DER

Shimano Ultegra Gray color

 

SHIFTERS

Shimano Ultegra STI 10spd Gray color

 

CASSETTE

Shimano 10 spd 12-25

 

CHAIN

10 speed Shimano CN-5600

 

RIMS

Mavic Kyserium Elite complete wheelset

 

TIRES

Vittoria Rubino 700 x 23 C

 

FRONT HUB

Mavic Kysrium Elite

 

REAR HUB

Mavic Kysrium Elite

 

SPOKES

Mavic Kysrium Elite

 

NIPPLES

Mavic Kysrium Elite

 

FRONT BRAKE

Shimano Ultegra Dual pivot

 

REAR BRAKE

Shimano Ultegra Dual pivot

 

BRAKE LEVERS

Shimano Ultegra Gray color

 

HANDLEBAR

Ritchey Logic Pro Road Oversize

 

STEM

Ritchey Logic Pro , 3-d forged and CNC machined

 

TAPE

Black Cork

 

HEADSET

TH sealed bearing

 

SADDLE

Fizik Arione with Magnesium Rails

 

SEAT POST

GT Carbon

 

SEAT CLAMP / TOPPER

CNC machined 7050 aluminum

 

 

 

 

GT GTR Carbon Expert - 2009 MediumR24 995.00 R21 500.00

GT GTR Carbon Expert - 2009 XSmallR24 995.00 R21 500.00

 

 

 

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Posted

no bikemonster...stay focused :-)

 

 

...was worth a try. :)

 

Brand specifics: I've been very pleased with my Scott CR1 which I've had for the last 4 years or so, and have no inclination to change anytime soon.

 

But really, get your friend to look at lots of bikes. When she finds one that moistens the tufty clump, that's the right one.

 

You can't go trusting a bunch of wise asses on the internet!

 

(Well, 'cept for me of course!)

Posted (edited)

splat how much for the giant. is it full ultegra?

 

Should be about R20K - Your nearest Giant dealer should help you out with a good deal.

Specs here

 

Mostly Ultegra with 105 brakes, chain and cassette.

Carbon frame with tapered steerer and pressfit bearings.

 

 

Merida specs from Cyclelab

 

The Cannondale CAAD 10 is supposed to be fantastic.

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Posted

Rather focus on the correct fit and geometry than brand.

Get your mate measured up properly and choose a frame according to her size.

 

Possibly look at a Women's Specific Design (made for bodies with longer legs and shorter torsos) - especially if you are look at a small frame.

Posted

amoryns I am really surprised that this thread has gone as long as it has without anybody asking the really serious question:

 

 

 

Can you post a pic of your friend, ideally on a couch of some sort?

I've also heard of that "I need your advice.... I have a friend who's got a problem...."

 

amoryns, are YOU looking for a new fiets. :P :)

Posted

I've also heard of that "I need your advice.... I have a friend who's got a problem...."

 

amoryns, are YOU looking for a new fiets. :P :)

hahaaa nooo, I love my merckx

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i find that the WSD bikes are much heavier

 

The WSD bikes usually have crap spec.

I dont know why.

 

It seems that some bike companies think that woman who buy WSD frames aren't serious.

Its kinda insulting and defeats the object of a WSD range.

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