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[post_page_title]Women’s bikes[/post_page_title]

It’s commonly assumed that the lower frame of a woman’s bike is to compensate for their shorter height, compared to that of the average male.

Women’s bikes

That explanation is true when it comes to handlebars and saddles, but the lower frame addressed a different need. In previous generations, women wore long dresses or skirts all day, every day. To ensure their skirts wouldn’t get caught in the frame, a lower framed bike was made specifically for females.

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