 Women Specific DesignWhat are the benefits of women specific designs?
In general women have longer legs and shorter torso and arms in comparison to men, therefore a common complaint has been that the reach to the bars was too long.
Women specific designs takes account of this by shortening the length of the top tube to bring the reach closer. Subtle changes to the crank length, bar width and with mountain bikes the spring strength in the forks and of course specifically designed saddles, all lead to maximum ride comfort and control. There is always the exception to the rule, therefore assessing each individual customer is vital.
Saddle comfort, or rather discomfort, is one of the main complaints that deter new cyclists, however there are a range of saddles specifically designed for women, with fitting systems to ensure optimum fit.
Shoe fit in terms of the alignment of ankle, knee and hip, is critical both for comfort and efficiency. A new fitting system will be available from April which will ensure the optimum fit.
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