One of the questions BikeRadar is often asked by women getting into cycling, is whether they need a women-specific bike. Well, the definitive answer is... maybe.
Women’s bodies obviously have different proportions than men’s, so women can benefit from bikes with different geometry to suit. Some brands build dedicated frames with geometry that works around the traditional ‘short torso and arms with longer legs’ body shape of women.
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Many bike brands make women's-specific models
This means shorter top tubes, steeper seat angles and reduced stem lengths to create what is, in some cases, an exceptionally short frame length. This reduces the stretch to the bars and can make riding more comfortable if you’re shorter than average or very petite, but if you're not, it can adversely affect your weight distribution on the bike.
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