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My girlfriend needs replacement for awful thing she thinks is a
moutnain bike . I thought i'd get her one off ebay etc , do all girls have to ride specific ladies mtb's or can they ride small frame size mens mtb's? It sounds like a stupid question but i've never thought about it before? |
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"Alastair" My girlfriend needs replacement for awful thing she thinks is a moutnain bike . I thought i'd get her one off ebay etc , do all girls have to ride specific ladies mtb's or can they ride small frame size mens mtb's? It sounds like a stupid question but i've never thought about it before? Are all girls exactly the same size? What size is your girlfriend? Pat in TX |
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FWIW:
Ladies bikes also may not operate as well, overall, as those with men's frames. I remember the wrenches in our shop constantly complaining that the brakes were very difficult to adjust and keep well adjusted and working properly because of the way they had to be placed on the frame due to the configuration of a woman's frame. They all said they'd never recommend a ladies frame ... "Alastair" wrote in message om... My girlfriend needs replacement for awful thing she thinks is a moutnain bike . I thought i'd get her one off ebay etc , do all girls have to ride specific ladies mtb's or can they ride small frame size mens mtb's? It sounds like a stupid question but i've never thought about it before? |
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Trek and Terry make diamond frame bikes that are specifically designed for
women. Diana B., LPN Diva Nurse The JerZ Fox Money doesn't buy happiness. Poverty doesn't buy anything. |
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Chalo wrote:
I'll extend you the benefit of the doubt that your post is not just a troll. "Ladies" frames are considered generally inferior in strength and stiffness to ordinary diamond frames. The only reasons to use one are to allow more convenient wearing of a full skirt (which also requires full chain and wheel guards), or to allow riding by people too inflexible to mount a regular bike. If neither of these apply to your GF, then she should ride a diamond frame in an appropriate size for her. Chalo Colina I think one of you has "girls bike" confused with "womens specific". See Trek, Santa Cruz, ... on why todays women specific bikes are not the same as the old "girls" bikes. -- Craig Brossman, Durango Colorado (remove ".nospam" to reply) |
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In article ,
Craig Brossman writes: I think one of you has "girls bike" confused with "womens specific". See Trek, Santa Cruz, ... on why todays women specific bikes are not the same as the old "girls" bikes. Here's some of what Stephanie Oakes has to say on it, from: http://www.stephanieoakes.com/News/W...tness_equ.html (sorry 'bout the line wrap) quote "To explore this issue further, I decided to check into other sports equipment designers. Was mountain biking champion Missy Giove's bike designed for a woman? I spoke to Susan DiBiase professional cyclist and president of the Schwinn Toyota Mountain biking team to inquire about the design of bikes. Susan explained, men carry more weight in their upper bodies so they only need to lean forward to keep the front tire on the ground during an assent. This is more difficult for a woman because of our lower center of gravity. The same goes for snowboards, ladies. However, I was assured that Missy's Mountain bike was specifically designed to meet her competitive needs. I was also pleased to find out that my Diamondback hybrid bike is designed for a women. Carrie, from SheGear, also suggests, If you're in the market for a new bike and intend to really put some miles on it, a Trek 6000 which has a specifically designed women's bike frame is a good bet. If your like me and you don't ride enough to invest in a new bike, take your bike to your local bike shop to have it checked for proper fit and comfort. Many times just a small adjustment in your seat, tire, or handles can make a difference in your comfort." end quote cheers, Tom -- -- Powered by FreeBSD Above address is just a spam midden. I'm really at: tkeats [curlicue] vcn [point] bc [point] ca |
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"Harpie" wrote:
Question to Chalo: who the heck rides a skirt on a bike these days? My wife does. RFM -- To reply, translate domain from l33+ 2p33| to alpha. 4=a 0=o 3=e +=t |
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"Harpie" wrote:
who the heck rides a skirt on a bike these days? That went out in about 1920 :-) I have known a few free-spirited hippie chix who preferred full skirts at all times, but when cycling, they would just tuck their skirts up and sit on them. I reckon it provided them a makeshift chamois of sorts. Beats sticking to a vinyl seat, anyway. :-{ Seems like nuns, abaya-wearing Muslim women, etc., could still have a use for the old style step-through frames with full guards. Chalo Colina |
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