Originally Posted by
DrIsotope
For me, the sexism is slightly less offensive than someone (of any gender) who would tell me what kind of carbon their bike is made of.
While she might not have all of the minutiae, my wife absolutely knows the make and model of her bike, the sizing, the gearing, etc. Perhaps the difference between an enthusiast and a participant.
Same with my wife. She's an accomplished cyclist of 37 years, rides thousands of miles a year, ex Cat 3 racer, ex USPRO official, and she definitely knows what she wants to ride and what bike to buy.
For the record, she's currently riding a Specialized Amira.