How's this for my wife?
06-06-06, 11:01 AM
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How's this for my wife?
https://www.performancebike.com/shop/....cfm?sku=21282
$300 (+$46shipping +$15tax)=$361
Frame: Alloy
Fork: Rock Shox J1; 100mm travel
Rear Shock: NA
Headset: VP-A71 Steel
Crankset: TruVativ; 42/34/24T
Bottom Bracket: TruVativ Power Spline cartridge
Shifters: SRAM SX 4 Trigger
Levers: Shimano RS360
Handlebar: HL MTB Alloy 600mm wide; 30mm rise
Stem: HL TDS-C40-8 15D
F Der.: Shimano FD-C050 dual pull; 34.9mm
R Der.: SRAM SX 4
Cassette: Shimano CS-HG30; 11-32T; 8 speed
Brakes: Tektro IO Mechanical
Wheelset: Hubs: Joy-Tech Alloy QR 32H; Rims: Quang Xing 26x1.5 32H
Tires: IRC Mythos XC 26x2.10
Pedals: Wellgo LU-A8
Seatpost: HL Alloy 300/350mmx30.8mm
Saddle: Speed V Sport
Chain: KMH Z-72
GRIPS/TAPE: Velo VLG402
-She has a 10 yr old road bike that's in fine shape (new Conti tires, new saddle). She's ridden on trainer, but I sense she does not have confidence enough for the road; not to mention having to watch kids also, potentially. She is interested in riding w/out kids also.
-We have 4 kids (6/5/4/2).
-Want us to start riding as a family, eg in neighborhoods, path.
-Eventually she can ride on small hills of fine gravel mtn bike/horse/running trail next to paved bike path. -Eventually on some dirt also.
My plan would be to progress her in this order:
1-start w/ Mtn bike like the one above
2-switch to clipless mtn bike pedals
3-switch to slick tires (26x1.25): https://www.performancebike.com/shop/....cfm?sku=15304
4-Road bike (has 650/23 tires)
5-Rotate adjustable stem on road bike into more aerodynamic position (already have adj stem)
6-New CF road bike (specialized Ruby)
She is 5'0". This bike avail in 13.
Then she'd have both mtn and road bikes.
Should I get this bike?
Thinking of surprising her.
$300 (+$46shipping +$15tax)=$361
Frame: Alloy
Fork: Rock Shox J1; 100mm travel
Rear Shock: NA
Headset: VP-A71 Steel
Crankset: TruVativ; 42/34/24T
Bottom Bracket: TruVativ Power Spline cartridge
Shifters: SRAM SX 4 Trigger
Levers: Shimano RS360
Handlebar: HL MTB Alloy 600mm wide; 30mm rise
Stem: HL TDS-C40-8 15D
F Der.: Shimano FD-C050 dual pull; 34.9mm
R Der.: SRAM SX 4
Cassette: Shimano CS-HG30; 11-32T; 8 speed
Brakes: Tektro IO Mechanical
Wheelset: Hubs: Joy-Tech Alloy QR 32H; Rims: Quang Xing 26x1.5 32H
Tires: IRC Mythos XC 26x2.10
Pedals: Wellgo LU-A8
Seatpost: HL Alloy 300/350mmx30.8mm
Saddle: Speed V Sport
Chain: KMH Z-72
GRIPS/TAPE: Velo VLG402
-She has a 10 yr old road bike that's in fine shape (new Conti tires, new saddle). She's ridden on trainer, but I sense she does not have confidence enough for the road; not to mention having to watch kids also, potentially. She is interested in riding w/out kids also.
-We have 4 kids (6/5/4/2).
-Want us to start riding as a family, eg in neighborhoods, path.
-Eventually she can ride on small hills of fine gravel mtn bike/horse/running trail next to paved bike path. -Eventually on some dirt also.
My plan would be to progress her in this order:
1-start w/ Mtn bike like the one above
2-switch to clipless mtn bike pedals
3-switch to slick tires (26x1.25): https://www.performancebike.com/shop/....cfm?sku=15304
4-Road bike (has 650/23 tires)
5-Rotate adjustable stem on road bike into more aerodynamic position (already have adj stem)
6-New CF road bike (specialized Ruby)
She is 5'0". This bike avail in 13.
Then she'd have both mtn and road bikes.
Should I get this bike?
Thinking of surprising her.
06-06-06, 11:39 AM
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Also, She is 5'0". Do you think a 13 will fit her? Specific bike geometry N/A on the web site, or by calling.
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Right off the bat I'll mention I'm not a bike expert so this is just more of a hunch. Perhaps it would be better to get a specialized Hardrock-they are about 350 but if you waited a bit maybe catch a 15 or 20% off sale. Even at 350 though you'd get at least a 30 day tune-up to adjust the cables and somewhere to go if something was making a weird noise or some other problem. Maybe google reviews for each bike. Besides with the shipping you're basically up to the 350 anyway. Also if the one you'd get at the bike shop didn't quite fit her they'd most likely do a switch for one that fitted. Cool surprise by the way!
Someone here posted a great link for bike fit...I don't know how to post links but it's called Wrench Science...you can google it.
Someone here posted a great link for bike fit...I don't know how to post links but it's called Wrench Science...you can google it.
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Originally Posted by Simmons Lane
yikes, I just noticed the bikes you have and I'm giving YOU advice!
im not sure what is being asked. sounds like you've got urself a five-year plan for your wife...
i would take her to your lbs for the suprise and let her test out what she likes so theres no chance you'll mess it up.
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^^^ I agree, bikes are such an individual thing. Take her to the bike store and give her some direction and thoughts but let her try 'em out. She will be the one riding it.
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Uh, with all the thousands of $$ you have invested in your own bikes, you can't cough up more than $361 for a bike for your wife? That is just weak!
06-07-06, 02:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Simmons Lane
Right off the bat I'll mention I'm not a bike expert so this is just more of a hunch. Perhaps it would be better to get a specialized Hardrock-they are about 350 but if you waited a bit maybe catch a 15 or 20% off sale. Even at 350 though you'd get at least a 30 day tune-up to adjust the cables and somewhere to go if something was making a weird noise or some other problem. Maybe google reviews for each bike. Besides with the shipping you're basically up to the 350 anyway. Also if the one you'd get at the bike shop didn't quite fit her they'd most likely do a switch for one that fitted. Cool surprise by the way!
Someone here posted a great link for bike fit...I don't know how to post links but it's called Wrench Science...you can google it.
Someone here posted a great link for bike fit...I don't know how to post links but it's called Wrench Science...you can google it.
Would much rather support local business. Had no idea could get Specialized at that price.
Had initially figured would order on line; that way would be a surprise, and there's no way she could say no!
06-07-06, 02:54 AM
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Originally Posted by mcoine
Uh, with all the thousands of $$ you have invested in your own bikes, you can't cough up more than $361 for a bike for your wife? That is just weak!
See somewhat limited applications for this particular bike since she already has a road bike. This one would give her more solid footing than road bike for family outings. Also, we could ride on the flat C+O canal which is gravel.
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nice build for the price...wish we had deals like this in Canada
Bought 2 new bikes for Mrs. M. this year, but because she's a hard fit, we had to get them under her.
She went with a small Blur for the XC she rides up here and a Trek 7300 hybrid for asphalt, she still uses her Kona HT for light trails and gravel concessions...occassionally will use her Peugeot roadie for fun as well
My little kid is a bit older than yours and rides 3 biks as well, a Stumpjumper FSR, Trek 7600zx, and her Trek 7500fx
got to keep the girls happy
Bought 2 new bikes for Mrs. M. this year, but because she's a hard fit, we had to get them under her.
She went with a small Blur for the XC she rides up here and a Trek 7300 hybrid for asphalt, she still uses her Kona HT for light trails and gravel concessions...occassionally will use her Peugeot roadie for fun as well
My little kid is a bit older than yours and rides 3 biks as well, a Stumpjumper FSR, Trek 7600zx, and her Trek 7500fx
got to keep the girls happy
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Originally Posted by TJHOO
Uh, actually this is my idea as a surprise. If I asked her she would definitely say "no"
See somewhat limited applications for this particular bike since she already has a road bike. This one would give her more solid footing than road bike for family outings. Also, we could ride on the flat C+O canal which is gravel.
See somewhat limited applications for this particular bike since she already has a road bike. This one would give her more solid footing than road bike for family outings. Also, we could ride on the flat C+O canal which is gravel.
