seeking wm's mtn bike for sale - I'm 5'6", 135 lbs.

[gmather1234]

Hi everyone,

I am in the market to buy a women's mountain bike (either new or used) that would be a good beginner bike but would allow me to grow into it as I get better.

Anyone have a bike for sale/know a good place to buy one in the Boston area? (I live in Watertown)

It's time to own my own bike...I'm sick of renting all the time!

thx,
gretchen
glm@alum.dartmouth.org

[MMcG]

Gretchen,

What's your budget for your bike? Do you want to go full suspension or hard tail?

[Z]

This may be more bike than what you are looking for as a beginner, but you didn't specify how you ride and this is a great deal...

My husband has a 16.5" 2002 Rocky Mountain Slayer that he's selling for only $1650 (retail around $2500). It has an incredible 5 inches of travel, but it's lightweight like a cross-country bike. It's in MINT condition it's spent most of the season in the box.

Perfect for a woman about my size (5'6") - but on a single income I can't justify this right now. :(

For more info on the bike (and some other larger bikes for sale), go to http://users.rcn.com/freshtracks/gear/rocky02.html or email Pete at noflyzone_allstars@yahoo.com. You can even come by during the day to test ride it. Best of luck finding your perfect ride!

[MMcG]

Z,

Would tha Slayer be too small for someone 5'10" with a 30" inseam?

[MtnBikerChk]

Z,

Would tha Slayer be too small for someone 5'10" with a 30" inseam?


yes.

[MMcG]

Hi everyone,

I am in the market to buy a women's mountain bike (either new or used) that would be a good beginner bike but would allow me to grow into it as I get better.

Anyone have a bike for sale/know a good place to buy one in the Boston area? (I live in Watertown)

It's time to own my own bike...I'm sick of renting all the time!

thx,
gretchen
glm@alum.dartmouth.org


Check out the bikes for sale entries......there is a woman selling a Kona Mini Mula that might be ideal for you.

[MMcG]

Z,

Would tha Slayer be too small for someone 5'10" with a 30" inseam?

Thanks MBC! Sounds like you've thrown your leg over a few Rocky Mountains eh? :)

[radair]

MMc - I'm not so sure the 16.5" would be too small. I'm 5'-8" with a 30" inseam and my 16.5" fits really well. Darin Tinkham from Wheelsmith in Henniker, NH is about 5'-10" and also rides a 16.5".

Try one out to see.

[MMcG]

Thanks Radair.............how do ride the Slayer? As a Freeride bike or as a Trailbike?

[radair]

Actually I have an Instinct with (ssshhhh) Slayer linkage plates for longer travel. I have ridden a couple Slayers and they could be built up either way. Put on an extra set of burley wheels with fat tires - instant FR bike. I have this set-up with the Instinct and am quite happy with it for most riding.

[MtnBikerChk]

Thanks Radair.............how do ride the Slayer? As a Freeride bike or as a Trailbike?


I think stock the slayer comes as a trail bike. It's got 130mm in the front (FYI).

IAB was interested and was testing the 18.5." I guess it's still personal preference - but I can ride a 16.5" and I'm short :)

[I Are Baboon]

IAB was interested and was testing the 18.5."

word.