No bike

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(one that had been scaled down for women),
it wasn't a "woman's bike" (the kind with with the top bar dropped down so that
you can step through it easily).

those bikes came about when woman wore dresses. they are not so you can get your
leg over easily. they only make them on cheap bikes so they don't have to make
many frame sizes. they are usually lower quality and far weaker and heavier
bikes.

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(one that had been scaled down for women),
it wasn't a "woman's bike" (the kind with with the top bar dropped down so that
you can step through it easily).

those bikes came about when woman wore dresses. they are not so you can get your
leg over easily. they only make them on cheap bikes so they don't have to make
many frame sizes. they are usually lower quality and far weaker and heavier
bikes.

--
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See http://www.knight-toolworks.com For prices and ordering instructions.

Many moons ago, he owned a bike and backpacking store himself . He's looking
for certain features in bikes that many of the lowest-end bikes don't have. In
our area, we're lucky, though: There's a gentleman who owns three
well-respected bike shops. The shops carry bikes in a wide range of prices and
features -- not just the the highest end bikes. I'm planning on looking there
next; my husband has done some scouting already.

this will get you a far better bike then a crappy walmart bike. Plus one that
fits and has a service backup. you will enjoy riding it far more then one that
does not fit.

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Many moons ago, he owned a bike and backpacking store himself . He's looking
for certain features in bikes that many of the lowest-end bikes don't have. In
our area, we're lucky, though: There's a gentleman who owns three
well-respected bike shops. The shops carry bikes in a wide range of prices and
features -- not just the the highest end bikes. I'm planning on looking there
next; my husband has done some scouting already.

this will get you a far better bike then a crappy walmart bike. Plus one that
fits and has a service backup. you will enjoy riding it far more then one that
does not fit.

--
Knight-Toolworks & Custom Planes
Custom made wooden planes at reasonable prices
See http://www.knight-toolworks.com For prices and ordering instructions.

Anybody who would pay those kinds of prices for a bicycle is out of their
minds. You can pick up a Huffy for a hundred bucks or so. Hell, at your
big box stores, they have "no name" brands for around $50.

try riding a hundred miles at a time on that huffy. I bet you can't. I ride 100
miles or more a week on my road bike. comfort and the right fit are critical to
the enjoyment of cycling.

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Anybody who would pay those kinds of prices for a bicycle is out of their
minds. You can pick up a Huffy for a hundred bucks or so. Hell, at your
big box stores, they have "no name" brands for around $50.

try riding a hundred miles at a time on that huffy. I bet you can't. I ride 100
miles or more a week on my road bike. comfort and the right fit are critical to
the enjoyment of cycling.

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See http://www.knight-toolworks.com For prices and ordering instructions.

On 10 Jul 2004 06:16:33 GMT, (beeswing) wrote:

I understand fully how the style came about. However, I have bad balance and
have trouble getting my leg over a standard ("men's") frame. My husband used to
own a bike shop. He says that quality manufacturers such as Trek make women's
frames into the midrange ($450 and up) using exactly the same materials as are
used in men's styled bikes. The geometry of the frame isn't as rigid and will
flex easier, true. But the bikes are still of high quality and, for me, the
trade off would be worthwhile.

beeswing

I'm no expert on bikes, but I have a Trek in that price range that has
a women's frame. It's a hybrid -- not sure what they offer in street
bikes. I love it! I'm very short-legged and have a hard time getting
off of a men's-frame bike without tipping over.

Chris

On 10 Jul 2004 06:16:33 GMT, (beeswing) wrote:

I understand fully how the style came about. However, I have bad balance and
have trouble getting my leg over a standard ("men's") frame. My husband used to
own a bike shop. He says that quality manufacturers such as Trek make women's
frames into the midrange ($450 and up) using exactly the same materials as are
used in men's styled bikes. The geometry of the frame isn't as rigid and will
flex easier, true. But the bikes are still of high quality and, for me, the
trade off would be worthwhile.

beeswing

I'm no expert on bikes, but I have a Trek in that price range that has
a women's frame. It's a hybrid -- not sure what they offer in street
bikes. I love it! I'm very short-legged and have a hard time getting
off of a men's-frame bike without tipping over.

Chris

beeswing wrote:


I'm sure that's true. And I'm feeling impatient. I want one NOW...I
want an Oompa Loompa now, Daddy! Woops, drifted into MovieLand.


I'm with you Bees - I'm determined to have a bike this week!

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beeswing wrote:


I'm sure that's true. And I'm feeling impatient. I want one NOW...I
want an Oompa Loompa now, Daddy! Woops, drifted into MovieLand.


I'm with you Bees - I'm determined to have a bike this week!

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Walking on . . .
Laurie in Maine
207/110 60 inches of attitude!
Start: 2/02 Maintained since 2/03