LazyTrailRider Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 Stumpy, they dont come any better, I agree. Here's more of my GF's bike, this time fully set up with a ladies seat and a nice 30t for the climbs, after having done its first ride.
Desi Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 Three of my bikes (I have quite a few, but always seem to need just a couple more...) Here are two of my mountain bikes, plus a cyclo-cross bike bought off a hubber: Commencal Meta 5.5. Specialized Epic. GT Cyclo-cross.
Meerkat82 Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 Hi So this is the one being built up. Cyclocross.... itching to take it out.
Meerkat82 Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 ...and I will need to take a pic of my Columbus.... now just on the indoor trainer.
s14phoenix Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 sjoe a couple of very "serias" bikes the ladies have out there. I likey!
Ratty Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 I have 3 bikes, but this is my baby! Specialized Rumour Expert. Best thing about it, the dropper post, so much fun.
Meerkat82 Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 This one is now on the indoor trainer... so I use it every day
Moneypenny Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 I have a Silverback 29er and my daughter has a Titan 27.5
Pure Savage Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 Don't see many ladies road bikes. Also, seen that for the same price point, the components are a lot worse. What I have heard is that the stand over is the issue which ladies frames are apparently better at. Any "mens/normal" frames which are cool for ladies? I know the ones with massive reach are less than ideal.
Disylizzy Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 Don't see many ladies road bikes. Also, seen that for the same price point, the components are a lot worse. What I have heard is that the stand over is the issue which ladies frames are apparently better at. Any "mens/normal" frames which are cool for ladies? I know the ones with massive reach are less than ideal. In general ladies specific bikes have lesser components on than non-gender specific bikes at the same price point. The geometry of the ladies frames also caters for a more relaxed/upright position and not an overly aggressive racing style - but some of the higher end ones do, this is brand specific though. The geometry for any bike is brand specific. And even then within the brands you have a range of more relaxed geometries to more aggressive geometries to choose from. So it's really just shopping around and finding the right fit.
Pure Savage Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 In general ladies specific bikes have lesser components on than non-gender specific bikes at the same price point. The geometry of the ladies frames also caters for a more relaxed/upright position and not an overly aggressive racing style - but some of the higher end ones do, this is brand specific though. The geometry for any bike is brand specific. And even then within the brands you have a range of more relaxed geometries to more aggressive geometries to choose from. So it's really just shopping around and finding the right fit. Thanks for the insight, a work friend went to a bike shop and she got a very different answer. They were very against her even trying a unisex bike in the shop. My advice was ignore the make/model and just go pedal on bikes you can afford until you get one that you like
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