Zahidhabibi0800 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 14, 2020 10:00 pm
Hey everyone,
I was checking out the vast varieties of bikes in store and stumbled upon this beautifully fitting and looking bike. I am sad to say that it was a female frame, however, non of the other bikes, including mens ones, were as comfortable. I am interested in buying it, can i hear your thoughts?
Is female specific road bikes still relevant in 2020?
No reason to be sad.... we all have different body shapes and you should maintain the confidence in who you are... and not needing to conform to anything else just because there are standards or common sizes.
Genetically women can have different body proportions and Women's Specific Design is an approach to design around this and try and make the sizing more appropriate... but at the end of the day, if the most perfectly designed bike is not comfortable, then it is a problem.
I do recommend a professional bike fit and if you choose a bike that is around your size, then saddle height, position and stem length and handlebar position can be adjusted and in most cases you have enough range to get the bike to fit. But the frame design and riding comfort (even tyre selection and pressure and cycling gear) affect comfort.
But if you are asking whether you can buy a frame that looks great and fits well... yes! I have one which I selected because the side was right and it was not as boring and the run of the mill bikes.