Desi Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 I don't have one ladies' specific bike. Have a proper bike fit done - then any bike - ladies or mens - that fits the measurements from your bike fit, will fit properly. I think standover height is more of an issue on MTBs than on road bikes. Having said that... I am just dying to ride a Juliana (ladies' brand of Santa Cruz)! I believe there's space for one more bike in the bike room!
Disylizzy Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 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 I completely agree with you on that regard. Only way you will ever find something you really like. Unfortunately you always find people that have other opinions. Was actually in a bike shop yesterday to get parts for the Niner and the guy said to me haven't I considered a 650B, it's easier for ladies to ride. I just looked at him and said, Niner is the Brand, and I've ridden on 29ers plenty and I'm more than comfortable on them.
Amberdrake Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 Short sighted sales persons are everywhere. There are some comments on here about "factory tested" so no need to test ride as well. When spending your considerable amounts of money on a bicycle it is important to remember that the mechanism you are purchasing is going to be under you for hours on end. You will need to be happy with how it rides/feels/looks. Anything else is a sales pitch.Personally I like to fiddle and try new idea's. Constantly finding whats comfortable for me.
Hairy Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 How have you ladies found things such as reach on brake levers, thinner grips, 175mm carnk arms on MTB's vs 170mm arms (Assuming the average lady is shorter than the average male) .... any other items (saddles being obvious) that you would consider as oversights when specifying a ladies bicycle?
MarickH Posted February 26, 2015 Author Posted February 26, 2015 How have you ladies found things such as reach on brake levers, thinner grips, 175mm carnk arms on MTB's vs 170mm arms (Assuming the average lady is shorter than the average male) .... any other items (saddles being obvious) that you would consider as oversights when specifying a ladies bicycle? COLOUR! With a few exceptions, ladies bikes are often pink or purple. This irritates me so much .
Meerkat82 Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 I don't have any lady specific bikes...Do have a smaller handle bar on the Columbus, I think it is just a bit narrower. I am short, a full 1.65m... ha ha So I just go for smaller bikes
janneman72 Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 My goose is riding a Niner EMD, single-speed rigid.... and loves it!
Belgian biker Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 COLOUR! With a few exceptions, ladies bikes are often pink or purple. This irritates me so much . YES! and even more so with women's cycling clothing. Try finding something without pink, purple or baby colours . We ride bikes, not barbies!
Vetseun Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 My wife is riding the one with the yellow arrow at the moment.Better that way, much safer.
Hairy Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 20150220_061250.jpgMy wife is riding the one with the yellow arrow at the moment.Better that way, much safer.And I bet she is still faster than you vettie Nice On-one BTW!
Dexter-morgan Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 This is my rideFB_IMG_1424160435334.jpgFlippen hel that is nice.
Dibles Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 How have you ladies found things such as reach on brake levers, thinner grips, 175mm carnk arms on MTB's vs 170mm arms (Assuming the average lady is shorter than the average male) .... any other items (saddles being obvious) that you would consider as oversights when specifying a ladies bicycle?I currently ride a ladies specific bike and I am short (1.59 m). Brake levers had to be adjusted closer, never had an issue with grips, cranks on my bike are 165mm (definitely helped me). I've often had to put on a shorter stem and cut the handlebars on unisex bikes.
hayleyearth Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 I currently ride a ladies specific bike and I am short (1.59 m). Brake levers had to be adjusted closer, never had an issue with grips, cranks on my bike are 165mm (definitely helped me). I've often had to put on a shorter stem and cut the handlebars on unisex bikes. I run 165mm cranks on all my bikes (accept road) but it isn't driven by my length (1.68m). Many male specific bikes comes out with 165mm because it depends what terrain you ride and lately with many frame designs the BB is much lower so shorter cranks are better to prevent cliping them all the time. RE stand over height (from previous posts) these days one can get beautiful male specific frames where the top tube slaunts down a lot and not straight like road/typical marathon frames. There are plenty of these and helps with the shorter ladies too.
Dibles Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 I didn't go for a shorter crank for ground clearance. I find it a more comfortable fit on the bike and I am able to get over obstacles easier power wise than with a longer crank.
RockCoach Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 The Nickel we built for our daughter http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd175/Seanf1art/general/bikes/20130822_095617_zps1f9da5aa.jpg
I FLY Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 No Sorry Nix, I don't see any problem Neither do I although every single one of the bikes in this picture have subsequently been sold or given away. We are much more sensible now - only have 6 bikes.
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