Cross-Country Bikes For Women

Cross-country mountain bikes designed specifically for women are not simply girlie-colored (pink), smaller versions of men's bikes any more. Most larger bike manufacturers offer at least a basic selection (one or two models), and the big manufacturers offer a very wide range of cross-country bikes for women. Examples of the big bike manufacturers that offer the best deals and choices for women are Trek and Specialized. Both companies have fully embraced the women's market. This is good news for all women whether they are beginners or racers, on a tight budget or an unlimited budget!

Women's cross-country bikes are different from men's bikes in that they have a more compact frame - that is, the top tube is shorter, which makes the reach from saddle to handlebars shorter and more suited to a woman's generally shorter torso. Brake levers are smaller and often adjustable for women's smaller hands. Saddles are female-specific and handlebars are narrower. Other than that, there is no difference between women's and men's bikes except for color and graphics. Some high-end "boutique" brands (Yeti, for example) offer frame geometry that is very female-friendly, even if they don't offer a women's model.

Cross-country bikes come either as hardtail (suspension for only, with a rigid rear end) or full-suspension, with further choices of wheel size (26" or 29"). Women who are strictly recreational riders may prefer a full-suspension cross-country bike for its comfort and confident, stable handling. Racers, riders on a budget or riders who prefer climbing over descending may opt for a hardtail.

Currently there are no cross-country bikes with 29" wheels (29ers) that are designed for women. This is due in part to frame geometry which has to be large enough to accommodate the 29" wheels. Some women can ride 15.5" or 17.5" 29ers, but shorter women will find it impossible to fit a 29er.

Pre-Planning a Cross-Country Bike Ride Long-Distance

Currently I am preparing to bike across America and I'm still all that is in pre-planning. Maybe you have not chosen bike, precise route, time or a dress. But I have studied the maps and routes and so and have a pretty good idea of the road.

location you ask? Well, probably Los Angeles or San Diego to Virginia Beach to Washington DC. But why would anyone want their bikes across America to get to the bottom? Well, I just startedBoredom and the need to do something spectacular again.

Some have asked if I wanted to create a site and a blog, I love driving across America? Well, I do not have a website, it is not safe to set, if that makes sense, since I'm doing this to me to prove myself, not charged, but if it could be money for a charity to bring the Excellent. Maybe I will.

When will I go? Now I present the purpose of my title of being the most prolific online article in the history of the ClinchInternet and are therefore in this respect, the trek after the completion of 10,000 items. Of course, next week will begin to go well at all times. How long does it take to cross the country by bike? Well, I guess with my current physical training and the level of performance, 3-4 weeks.

So I ask you what there are people on horseback through the U.S. on a bike anyway? Well, the answer is strange that my back is called the Segway scooter. But the real answer is: I am 40 years old andeven though I know that the midlife crisis, I have yet to prove something to myself. So keep this in 2006.