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Womens mountain bikes

Originally, girls’ bikes had a dropped, step-through top bar so riders could wear skirts while traveling. Besides being structurally weak, these cycles perpetuate a notion that women didn’t want to ride on challenging terrain unsuitable for skirts. Recently, bike companies have developed womens mountain bikes specifically designed for female geometry.

Trek’s WSD model of womens mountain bikes includes:
• Shorter horizontal bars to redistribute weight between waist and hands
• Steeper seat angle to focus weight over pedals
• Narrower handlebars
• Smaller-diameter grips for small hands

Women don’t have to be limited to womens mountain bikes because, until recently, mens bikes were the only option. However, a correct-fitting bike will reduce the chance of shoulder/back pain from over-reaching.

 

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