JohnMarin_77
Old School Hero
Hello chaps
So, I have got the whole family out cycling. The kids are on Isla bikes which they flying about on.
My wife has a 10 year old cheap specialised, it's heavy. She moans that her butt hurts when we cycle and she rides like my granny (ie handle bar 8" above seat post, rarely out of the big ring slowly stirring the pedals...).
I want her to be happier and I suspect that's with a cooler retro bike that I built up for her
She's 5foot nothing, small, slim, (perfectly formed if she reads this) short legged. She's never going to go bomb down hill or do any serious trails rides.
I would love some suggestions for medium price retro bikes I could either look out for or buy now for her. I would very much like to restore or bring back to life something for her. I think that would really engage her with cycling with the whole family.
Fundamentally I think she needs a small light bike with colourful components and perhaps front suspension to make things a little less bumpy. Advice on how to make a saddle comfortable is also gratefully received!!
All in I want this project to cost £400 plus some elbow grease. It mustn't cost more
Any help appreciated - and thanks for reading
J
So, I have got the whole family out cycling. The kids are on Isla bikes which they flying about on.
My wife has a 10 year old cheap specialised, it's heavy. She moans that her butt hurts when we cycle and she rides like my granny (ie handle bar 8" above seat post, rarely out of the big ring slowly stirring the pedals...).
I want her to be happier and I suspect that's with a cooler retro bike that I built up for her
She's 5foot nothing, small, slim, (perfectly formed if she reads this) short legged. She's never going to go bomb down hill or do any serious trails rides.
I would love some suggestions for medium price retro bikes I could either look out for or buy now for her. I would very much like to restore or bring back to life something for her. I think that would really engage her with cycling with the whole family.
Fundamentally I think she needs a small light bike with colourful components and perhaps front suspension to make things a little less bumpy. Advice on how to make a saddle comfortable is also gratefully received!!
All in I want this project to cost £400 plus some elbow grease. It mustn't cost more
Any help appreciated - and thanks for reading
J