Women's Specific Bikes
We stock women's road bicycles from Lemond and Jamis and women's mountain bikes from Fisher and Jamis. These bikes come out of the box equipped with women’s fit geometry and women’s specific parts like seat, bars and brake levers.
What exactly is a women’s specific bike?
The fundamental difference between men’s and women’s models is that a women’s bike will have a shorter top tube length to match a woman’s generally shorter torso/longer leg proportioning. Additionally, many women’s models are available in very small frame sizes to fit shorter riders. Other common modifications are women’s anatomic saddles, narrower handlebars, shorter reach brake levers and modified suspension for mountain bikes. Gary Fisher’s Genesisters bikes are an example of bicycle design and component specification developed after extensive input from women riders.
Do all women need one?
Not necessarily. Frame fit is a primary issue, and people of both sexes come in all shapes and sizes. Our experience is that the frame dimensions of most smaller bicycles will fit many average height women very well. Men seldom purchase small sizes such as 49cm road or 15” mountain bikes, and, as such, the geometry of many smaller sizes has evolved to a de facto women’s fit. Jamis bicycles come in frame sizes as small as 12 inches, ensuring that we can fit riders of every size. We encourage you to approach the fitting process with an open mind, knowing that the Wild Rose staff will make sure that your new bike is perfect for you.