Men riding Women's bikes- how many do it?
03-14-22, 01:10 PM
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I would ride the quincy ( women's version of the santa cruz stigmata ) if I could find this color. I think it' 2021 model. I can't fine this blue paint anywhere.
I don't care for the current paint scheme on the stigmata or quincy.
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I don't care for the current paint scheme on the stigmata or quincy.
https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/bi...-rival-review/
03-14-22, 02:24 PM
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I recall reading way back when that a step through frame is less rigid and therefore less efficient than a diamond frame bike. I say get on two wheels however you have to do it.
03-20-22, 10:36 AM
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I think the use of the term « women s bike » today , is more of a marketing term specifically in t’he anglo saxon world.
03-20-22, 10:54 AM
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Can you swing your leg over this?
Pannier Tailbox is like three boxes, one on top and one on each side.
Pannier/Tailbox to mount LED Directional Indicators on, if it serves no other purpose. 15” cube, panniers are 7” deep. Rack width is 6” so it will fit E-bike with battery on rack
Just yesterday I set up a men’s bike with a Pannier/Tailbox. But usually I mount them on ladies bikes because of the extra height the rider would have to swing their leg over.
Pannier Tailbox is like three boxes, one on top and one on each side.
Pannier/Tailbox to mount LED Directional Indicators on, if it serves no other purpose. 15” cube, panniers are 7” deep. Rack width is 6” so it will fit E-bike with battery on rack
Just yesterday I set up a men’s bike with a Pannier/Tailbox. But usually I mount them on ladies bikes because of the extra height the rider would have to swing their leg over.
03-20-22, 02:42 PM
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This is a 2021 mens mtb. Nad-safe
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03-29-22, 02:40 PM
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Can you swing your leg over this?
Pannier Tailbox is like three boxes, one on top and one on each side.
Pannier/Tailbox to mount LED Directional Indicators on, if it serves no other purpose. 15” cube, panniers are 7” deep. Rack width is 6” so it will fit E-bike with battery on rack
Just yesterday I set up a men’s bike with a Pannier/Tailbox. But usually I mount them on ladies bikes because of the extra height the rider would have to swing their leg over.
Pannier Tailbox is like three boxes, one on top and one on each side.
Pannier/Tailbox to mount LED Directional Indicators on, if it serves no other purpose. 15” cube, panniers are 7” deep. Rack width is 6” so it will fit E-bike with battery on rack
Just yesterday I set up a men’s bike with a Pannier/Tailbox. But usually I mount them on ladies bikes because of the extra height the rider would have to swing their leg over.
03-29-22, 03:01 PM
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This is why I preferred step through frames in the past. With boxes, panniers or trailers such as the Burley Travoy these step through frame bikes are so much easier to mount. I now ride recumbents but if I would ever go back to an upright utility bike it would be a step through frame only.
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03-30-22, 09:52 AM
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Not caring what about what other people think, no problem. Not caring about what your wife thinks, problem! A problem that sometimes attracts lawyers, and other financial liabilities.
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03-31-22, 09:27 AM
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If your wife cares that your bike is a step through… and you’re considering her opinion on your masculinity…
you have bigger problems than riding a step through.
03-31-22, 12:05 PM
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I rode a Biria easy boarder and a woman's 3G cruiser and a woman's Trek hybrid. I never heard a single wise crack and the Biria, which is very odd and radical, was a source of conversation. Now I ride an ICE tadpole trike.
03-31-22, 01:31 PM
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04-01-22, 04:45 AM
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I see a lot of men on pink or lavender bikes.
How does one check a bike's pronouns?
How does one check a bike's pronouns?
04-01-22, 05:02 AM
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I bought my wife a nice 16-speed hybrid bike and rode it home. About 8 years later I rode it back to the same bike shop to trade it in. In those two short rides I probably did more miles than she ever did and lost two-thirds of it's value.
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This one is never leaving my stable, I think....
Finally let this go after years of enjoyment as I downsized the stable.
And I bought this to be my grow old, do anything on bike.
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04-01-22, 08:04 AM
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Who cares what anyone thinks. I guess in some people's silly eyes this is three strikes, you're out! LOL!!
This one is never leaving my stable, I think....
Finally let this go after years of enjoyment as I downsized the stable.
And I bought this to be my grow old, do anything on bike.
This one is never leaving my stable, I think....
Finally let this go after years of enjoyment as I downsized the stable.
And I bought this to be my grow old, do anything on bike.
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04-02-22, 12:05 AM
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I would ride it if it was a classic Mixte from the '70s I always liked the look of multi-triangles.
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04-02-22, 01:06 AM
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One of the main differences between a man's bike and woman's bike is the saddle! Step-through's have always been ideal for women because they can wear skirts, dresses and so became seen as 'ladies bikes' in their early days but in Europe, the main commuter bike style has been the step-through for a long time for both male and female because men too wear clothing for work etc that is more easily worn and protected on them; they are the more practical choice in this regard.
In places like Amsterdam, Gent, Copenhagen etc, the cycling 'capital's' of the World, there is no stigma involved since they are seen as unisex. You have to go to some unenlightened backwater area these day's to find people who think differently.
In places like Amsterdam, Gent, Copenhagen etc, the cycling 'capital's' of the World, there is no stigma involved since they are seen as unisex. You have to go to some unenlightened backwater area these day's to find people who think differently.
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04-03-22, 12:41 PM
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My next bike will allow me to wear a skirt. I don't think I will wear a skirt, but I'll be able to. It's getting more and more difficult to swing my leg over my saddle as I approach 80, only 2+ years from now. I really hope I'll be able to find a mixte with Reynolds 531 or equivalent that I can afford when I need it.
I'll wear a sarong on really hot day after a ride. I have absolutely no interest in wearing work clothes again.
I'll wear a sarong on really hot day after a ride. I have absolutely no interest in wearing work clothes again.
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