2007-07-01 11:52:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Cycling
The main difference was the lack of the crossbar on ladies bicycles, it wasn't considered lady like to hoist the leg over it.
2007-07-01 12:05:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a good explanation, go to www.trekbikes.com. They have a whole section that explains the differences between the WSD and "men's'" bikes they produce. I'm 5'6" and found the WSD frame too small even though it was the same size as the men's version (17"), since the top tube is shorter and the stem of the handlebars shorter too. Your best bet is to try out both types and see which fits your body best.
2007-07-05 11:12:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anomaly 17 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was told that for road bikes at least, women-specific designs are smaller and more accomodating for anatomical differences between men and women, such as arm lengths, size of the hands, torso length, etc. I think if you're taller woman, it doesn't matter as much. Being on the short side with small hands, I had to go with a WSD bike because the smallest men's bikes were still uncomfortable for me.
2007-07-02 00:42:10 · answer #3 · answered by m 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most of the time, getting a "womans" bike means you're getting a step through frame and a different paint job.
It comes down to the person. a good percentage of women have longer legs in ratio to their bodies, and shorter arms, so a short frame would make more sense. But, in the end, a bike is a bike is a bike, and if it fits good, and rides well, get it.
I ride a bike with a very small frame, because my legs are short.
2007-07-04 18:54:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Money. If all bikes were made with a bar lower than a males bike but higher than a girls bike they would be comfortable for everybody and just as efficient and strong. But if Mom and Dad try to give little Clyde his big sister's hand me down the kid would refuse to ride it. So a new bike is sold. It's a marketing ploy just as so many other items are. Take disposable razors. They make blue for men and pink for women and we fall for it, and we're talking adults! I'm a man and I use my wife's shaving cream with little flowers on the can. I like it!
2007-07-01 12:08:50 · answer #5 · answered by Dogbettor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On low level bikes, the top bar is a lot lower on a womens bike than a mans bike. That's about it.
On mid to high level, there are a lot of differences. Geometry wise, weight wise, size of crankarms, handlebar.
2007-07-02 01:43:37 · answer #6 · answered by Roberto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are referring to the dropped top tube, it is a throw back to the days when ladies did not wear pants and a traditional tope tube would hoist her skirt.
2007-07-03 08:17:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋