She's umm'ing and ah'ing about getting back on a bike so I thought I'd at least see what's out there.
Tended to recommend Hardrocks to mates that were getting into MTB, but I think these are too heavy/aggressive for her. She just wants something to initially bimble around on - XC and road. Nothing rad.
Second hand will do the trick - not going to fork out loads on something that might just sit in the shed.
TVM
Kinesis do a nice women specific hardtail frame.
scandal is light for the money. carbon forks?
A pink one
What size? my lad has just grown out of his trek 8500, weighs sod all. If you are interested mail me. It's 14" bb to top tube.
“entry-level lightweight” surely an oxymoron?
Got my Missus a women specific Carrerra a couple of years ago, actually not bad value, for what it was: cable discs, basic drive train, crappy forks but it got her rolling and she loves riding it…
I don’t think she’ll ever get serious enough to justify it but the frame is a good enough basis for upgrading if she ever did, plus it ticked a pretty key box for me, it was cheap, no point spending loads if she doesn’t take to it, and if she does there’s always an upgrades route, think it was under £300 in the sale, she liked the colour of the Apollo next to it, I talked her round and I’m glad I did…
A lot of the WSD bikes do seem to be over priced for their relative spec’s, is this simply because the frames tend to be shorter runs, hence higher COGs? Discuss…
That KM-210 looks nice, but trying to find a fully built spec second hand might be difficult. And don't have time to do a self build at the mo or spend loads seeing as it may end up being a "first bike in years ... might just use it once or twice". Definitely will consider it if she gets into it though.
Will check out the Scandal.
No need for anything dramatic like carbon forks.
That's a lot of bike boobs - more than she'll need. She's about 5' 3", so I'd guess anything around 14"-15.5" should do. How much are you looking for?
“entry-level lightweight” surely an oxymoron?
Agreed. I was trying to emphasise something light enough that she can at least get moving on and not feel that she's having to fight it all the time. Certainly wasn't talking "proper" lightweight.
Was thinking about a Halfrauds special if I can't find anything else. Carerra or similar would probably be fine.
Boobs - I might be interested in the 8500 for our son - hae e-mailed you.
Might be worth taking a ganda at some hybrids, those with more MTB genetics like a crosstrail.
sent mails to both of you, I'll try to sort out pics soon. No rush to get it gone.
Got a Klein Attitude that I bought for my wife a couple of years ago, 8 speed, would be interested in selling.
Looking for £300ish...
I've got a specialized myka HT frame in 17" (fits me at 5ft5), which I'd let go for £100. I can supply pictures. Made for girls and only 3.8 lb.
PS - When I say 17", its girl 17", which is about the same as a men's 15". I have a 28" inseam, and its fine.
Hi malibu_babe. Please email me pics. Address in profile.
Thanks
YGM
Was going to suggest Myka, got MrsT one last year and thought it was best around at the time esp with discs. Not easy to find a decent hybrid with disc, might be more around now tho.
Have you considered a Specialized Crosstrail?
Robust enough for general semi-rugged bumbling and great around town too.
Sorry for the thread hi-jack but I am also looking for a hybrid/lightweight xc bike for the mrs. Needs to be second hand and cheap (under £200 would be ideal). Anyone got one for sale or know of one going?
Cheers
Bentos
#bentos - VOMIT
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