Looking at most bicycles available online today and you’ll find that the vast majority of bikes are designed around the male physical build. That’s all well and good but what about us women? We’re built differently and we need a bicycle that’s built different too. Below I’ll outline some basic things to look for in a women’s bicycle.
On average, if man and a woman are the same height there will still be important difference in our build. We have shorter bodies, shorter arms, and longer legs than a man of a similar height. Our hands and our feet are smaller too, our shoulders are narrower and, surprise surprise, our hips are wider than a mans too.
All of these physical differences add up and will change the way a bike feels,fits and handles for us girls.
So we need a women’s bicycle to have the following specifications in order to suit us better:
- the handlebars should be smaller (narrower, shallower drop, and shorter reach)
- the brakes and gear switchers should be sized for smaller hands
- the saddle can be wider in the rear to accommodate a woman’s wider hips.
- the weight and stiffness of the materials used should better suit a lighter-weight rider
Check out the women’s bicycles on www.BestWomensBicycle.com that are specifically designed with us in mind.[nmspage:keyword]
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Log every mile and every minute with FR60, a sleek fitness watch plus workout tool that tracks your time, heart rate and calories burned. When bundled with the wireless foot pod (not included), FR60 also tracks speed and distance, indoors or out. Use FR60’s training tools to get the most out of your workout. Then, FR60 wirelessly sends your workout data to your computer for later analysis. Flexible digital heart rate monitor provides instant feedback about how hard (more…)
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Whether you’re commuting to work or cruising around town, the Schwinn Crest urban women’s hybrid bike offers a comfortably smooth ride. The Crest is outfitted with a 17-inch aluminum hybrid frame and an SR Suntour front suspension fork, helping the bike hold up to shocks from bumpy or rough terrain. The Shimano TX-31 rear derailleur and SRAM 21-speed grip shifters, meanwhile, give you a host of gear options for flat or hilly rides. And riders will love the 700cc rims (more…)
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Click into high gear when you strap on the KEEN Womens Springwater Bike Shoe. This SPD compatible mountain bike shoes TPU soleplate funnels your energy into the pedal instead of the sole of your shoe so you can grind it out on the trail longer. The Springwaters hydrophobic mesh lining helps keep your feet dry. Hook-and-loop closure straps give you a secure fit for when youre thrashing around hard-bermed turns. KEENs metatomical footbed design provides reliable arch support by cr (more…)
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The Polar F6 heart rate monitor is a great choice for using in large groups where other exercisers might be using wireless training gear that could interfere with your own signal. The F6’s coded transmission prevents crosstalk with other monitors so you’ll get a personalized workout–even in a class environment. It’s packed with innovative training features to help you toward your exercise goals, including:Zone Pointer: A visible and audible feature on the display of (more…)
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The Fox Racing Womens Tempo Bike Short lets you pick up the pace on the trail without dropping a lot of coin to do it. Durable nylon ripstop fights off snagging branches while a polyester lining wicks away moisture. The Tempo cranks up your comfort in the saddle with a basic pad. An adjustable waistband lets you ditch the bulky belt. Stash some tools in the front pockets for quick mid-ride adjustments.Product FeaturesMaterial: [Shell] 100% nylon taslan dobby ripstop; [Lining] 95 (more…)
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Feature packed Shimano 6-Speed beach cruiser. The Touring One has Shimano® index shifters, white-wall tires with front and rear fenders, alloy quick release seat pin and an alloy bell – men’s or ladies.
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Hit the trail with confidence with the Schwinn Ridge AL women’s mountain bike. Equipped with an aluminum MTB frame and an SR Suntour suspension fork, the Ridge AL is smooth and sturdy. The front and rear linear pull brakes, meanwhile, provide sure stopping power while on the move. And thanks to the 21-speed drive train and SRAM trigger shifters, it’s a breeze to shift gears regardless of the terrain. Other details include rustproof alloy rims and 1.95-inch-thick tires (more…)
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