Originally Posted by
mtalinm
seems like a u-frame would be most useful for someone who's heavy and might have trouble getting on an otherwise-appropriately-sized diamond frame. but of course a u-frame is least appropriate for such a rider, b/c it can't support as much weight as a diamond frame. i could be wrong.
Yes my friend, you are wrong. Women like to be able to ride in a dress or skirt once an a while. Your statement reflects just how close the bicycle manufacturers have come to brain washing those in North America that cycling's all about sport and speed rather than day-to-day transportation (in regular street clothes, not that damned Lycra stuff).
During the summer months, when there are plays or musical performances in the evening in the small town that I live outside of, I'd like to have a bicycle that's easier to get on and off of while in a dress or skirt. Can you spell S-T-E-P T-H-R-O-U-G-H. I love my mountain bike, but I almost have to lay it flat to get on gracefully when dressed in a skirt or dress.