Getting the Mrs a Bike.

Robin_D
Robin_D Posts: 38
edited August 2012 in MTB buying advice
Who would've thought it would be this hard?

Mrs Robin is looking at getting a Hardtail to join me out in the hills. She's not had a mountain bike before and I'm a bit unsure of what to get her. I've been suggesting that getting something for around £300 - £350 with disc brakes would be a good start.

Does anyone have any advice?

Thanks in advance,

Robin

PS I've got an Orange Crush (2007)

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  • YeehaaMcgee
    YeehaaMcgee Posts: 5,740
    Have a look at the boardman or Decathlon range, and get her to sit on a few bike to check out the size. Some women prefer women's specific bikes (they have altered geometry to take into account that women generally have longer legs and shorter bodies), some don't.
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  • Robin_D
    Robin_D Posts: 38
    Hi, thanks for the reply. The boardman's seem good, however a bit out of our price range but I'm a little unsure on the Decathlon. Heard some mixed reviews on them.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    From Halfords look at the Voodoo or Vulcan......

    Decathlon are better than all bar the above 2 at this price point, of the 3 personally I'd take the Voodoo.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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