Don't laugh - my mum wants a MTB

K

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She's almost 60. She thinks it'll be a change up from walking the dog. Its for her birthday and my bro and I will buy one (for as little as possible). It will be for road (footpath) use only. Any help appreciated. Probably don't want to go down the Huffy/Kmart/etc route if it can be avoided? But that said she'll probably only ride it once or twice anyway...

What would you buy? $200 ish?
 
Matt H

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Go a bit more and buy a raleigh. IMO they're probably the best quality 'budget' bike, even if they are, say, $150 more expensive than your price range.

EDIT: or see my next post if you want to spend a little bit more $$
 
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No Skid Marks

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Avanti(or other brand)Hybrid with Nexus geared hub, front suspension forks ,and suspension seat post, about $7-800.
 
Gekigengar

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Comon mate, this is your mum im sure you can dish out a bit more to get a higher quality bike. In the end it would be worth it for her.

I suggest considering her age and gender. Look for a bike which has a really really short standover height. Try the "comfort" range for females which have the really big bend in the top tube that lowers standover alot
 
Matt H

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Avanti expedition in a low step frame. $469 I think...

Suspension seatpost, suspension forks, 700c wheels, comfort grips, etc.
 
Fatman

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I bought one for my Mum years ago, it was the smallest frame I could find. The main considerations were size/reach and getting a proper womens saddle, she's ridden loads of places off road on it but nothing too technical.

I spent about 700 but for that you can get a much better bike or at least the equivalent for half that now. Have you looked at Cell? They have one for $350 and would suit your needs down to the ground.
http://www.cellbikes.com.au/c_36_LADIES_Bikes

If she knows you're going to buy it then take her along and see how it fits.
 
K

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Sent the Cell bike link to my bro, he went too much...

Back to square one, Dunlop/Repco bikes from Big W. Front fork, low step through, big arse womens seat, $198? Can I go wrong? Last bike my folks bought for me from big W was when I was 12 (2/3 my life ago) and it never worked properly... was apollo I think...
 
Fatman

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I'd spend the extra 150 for peace of mind, the cell is about as low rent as I'd go. The department store bikes are cheap but for a reason.
Just ask your brother how much he thinks his Mum is worth after everything she's done for him.:D See how you go.
 
Ham

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this isnt really off topic it can go in general mtb or parts and stuff, probably get more people seeing it too.
 
wombat

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Ham said:
this isnt really off topic it can go in general mtb or parts and stuff, probably get more people seeing it too.
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It can indeed.

On the topic, I'd be getting her a hybrid, or maybe a 26" comfort bike (ala Norco Plateau), no need for a MTB on the footpaths, and the other machines will probably offer her a more relaxed ride.
 
AngoXC

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Giant Sedona range (if it still exists).

My dear old mother is particular about comfort and the mens 'CX' seemed to fit the bill. Its a 26" Hybrid with the usual hybrid furnishings including suspention seat post and adjustable stem. We picked that up <$400.
 
BUSHPIG

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wombat said:
It can indeed.

On the topic, I'd be getting her a hybrid, or maybe a 26" comfort bike (ala Norco Plateau), no need for a MTB on the footpaths, and the other machines will probably offer her a more relaxed ride.
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Right on the spot mate.
 
SMIIISH

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Second-hand/pre-used Giant Bowery. You can pick one up new for about $900, so surely you can find a cheapie out there for half that. Freewheel flip flop hub so if your mums no daredevil, it still comes with brakes. Plus its a decent bike for getting around on... so if it is just a flash in the pan at least you can have some fun with it.
 
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