Woman's beginners bike
nessmanuk
Posts: 9
Hi
Have persuaded my mature wife to try cycling but she does not want to spend much. Looking at a Diamondback Peak or a dawes XC1.0 or 1.2 mainly as they are what are in stock at local retailers and at the right sort of price (£200ish).
Better spec on Diamondback but not sure about quality - am in a quandry as to which to go for - any help/suggestions much appreciated.
Cheers
Alasdair
Have persuaded my mature wife to try cycling but she does not want to spend much. Looking at a Diamondback Peak or a dawes XC1.0 or 1.2 mainly as they are what are in stock at local retailers and at the right sort of price (£200ish).
Better spec on Diamondback but not sure about quality - am in a quandry as to which to go for - any help/suggestions much appreciated.
Cheers
Alasdair
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What sort of terrain are you planning on riding?You only need two tools: WD40 and Duck Tape.
If it doesn't move and should, use the WD40.
If it shouldn't move and does, use the tape.0 -
I had a careera fury when I first started adn it was alright, spesh hardrock was also a good choice, although my favourite atm is my kona Jake the snake. A Cx bike might be a good choice as it is capable of light off road and is pretty quick on the road especially if you stick some slicks on it, I think boardman do a cheapish cx bike with mechanical disc brakes. Dont try only womens bikes try small mens as well. Iv never owned a womens specific bike, partially cuz I hate the shitty colours they come in and partially becuase a small mens frame seems to feel pretty goood anyway.Scott Addict R2 2010
Trek 1.7 compact 2009
Tank race elite 2007
Marin Alpine trail 2007
Specalized Langster 2010
Kona Jake the Snake0 -
To make sure my girl gets to try mountain biking on a decent bike I built her one. I used the same spec kit that's on my bike so she's not an an inferior machine and got to spec to fit her perfectly.0
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Many thanks all - will check the various options out and make a decision!
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