thread: Cycling while pregnant

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  1. #1
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    Apr 2008
    Melbourne
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    It was just a 3-speed ladies bike - a reconditioned Repco one from memory. It had the step through frame (which I would definitely recommend as I couldn't lift my leg very high and also meant my belly didn't hit a bar) and was quite upright so I didn't need to adjust anything.

    ETA - I got a new bike for my birthday and it is awesome - it's a Masi Soulville 8-speed. Hopefully you can see it here http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php...d=225069009702

  2. #2
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    May 2004
    Shepparton
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    That's the type of frame I am thinking of getting... so I can use it after too. How much was it? (I added you too btw )

  3. #3
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    Apr 2008
    Melbourne
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    I am so in love with it but it was very expensive (we sold 2 bikes to get that one) - but it is so worth it as I ride everywhere now. They sell for about $1200 I think.

  4. #4
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    May 2004
    Shepparton
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    Thank you Nai

  5. #5
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    Oct 2008
    SA
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    Tanya, I'm a mountain bike rider. I think I did my last full on MTB ride at about 18 weeks. After that I just couldn't face the big hills and scary single tracks where we usually rode. Just too unpredictable. I kept riding a bit but mainly in national parks where there were easy tracks and no real surprises.

    I've got a ladies mountain bike with good front fork suspension. I would highly recommend getting a comfy seat and having a bike personally fitted and adjusted to you. Most good bike shops will do that. So after you've picked your bike, they can adjust accordingly. I'm lucky that DP is an experienced rider and was able to adjust my bike for me.