{"id":2955,"date":"2021-06-16T14:03:09","date_gmt":"2021-06-16T14:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/ie\/?p=2955"},"modified":"2021-06-16T14:03:09","modified_gmt":"2021-06-16T14:03:09","slug":"can-a-man-ride-a-womens-bike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/ie\/2021\/06\/16\/can-a-man-ride-a-womens-bike\/","title":{"rendered":"Can a Man Ride a Women\u2019s Bike?"},"content":{"rendered":"

We tend to talk a lot about the reverse form of this question, detailing why men\u2019s bike might be better for certain women, or complaining about the lack of choices for the ladies \u2014\u00a0but what if we flip the script and consider the possibility of a man riding a women\u2019s bike? Is it advisable, practical, or maybe even the solution that a ton of male riders have been looking for?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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See where we\u2019re going with this? So the quick answer to the question \u201cCan a man ride a women\u2019s bike?\u201d is, of course, yes! A bike is a bike, and once you\u2019ve learned to ride one, you can ride them all. But not only can a man ride a women\u2019s bike, there might even be a few instances when he should. Let\u2019s take a closer look.<\/p>\n

Fit has nothing to do with gender<\/strong><\/h2>\n

No two bodies are identical, and as any cyclist knows \u2014 the better your bike suits your unique physique, the happier you\u2019re going to be riding it. Generally speaking, women\u2019s bikes are designed to fit a rider of smaller stature. However, last time we checked, men come in all shapes and sizes too \u2014 so if a man is struggling to find a perfect fit from the \u2018men\u2019s line,\u2019 a women\u2019s bike might be just the solution he\u2019s after. Likewise, women\u2019s bikes are also designed according to the principle that women have longer legs and a shorter torso. So if you happen to be a man rocking that ratio, maybe trying the women\u2019s line will guide you to your sweet spot.<\/p>\n

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Women\u2019s bikes are designed according to the principle that women have longer legs and a shorter torso.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Style also has nothing to do with gender, for that matter<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In addition to fit, some men are drawn to the differences in colour, style, or decals available for women\u2019s bikes. In fact, the former global marketing manager of Liv (Giant\u2019s sister brand) was quoted in Bicycling.com<\/a> saying the following: \u201cWe find many men actually really like our colours. They also will ask for the bike by name. I\u2019ve personally seen men looking for the Lust most often.\u201d So if you\u2019re a man and the look of a specific bike catches your eye or reflects your personal style, please, for goodness sake, don\u2019t let the fact that it was designed with \u2018women in mind\u2019 keep you from claiming one as your own.<\/p>\n

Step-through frames make cycling more accessible to some riders<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The fact is that there is simply a wider range of step-through bikes<\/a> to choose from if you include designed geared towards women. It is a classic women\u2019s bike feature \u2014\u00a0with a downward-sloping top tube, and dates back to days when women riders wore long skirts. Many people still prefer step-through bikes now, though, and skirts usually aren\u2019t the reason. On a step-through bike, you can mount the bike easily without having to hoist your leg up and over the rear wheel. There is no major lifting or swinging required. You just straddle the bike and sit down, making getting on and off comfortable and easy. If that sounds appealing to you, maybe expand your search to include women\u2019s models.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Many people prefer step-through bikes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Some men have narrow shoulders<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Returning to the matter of fit, women\u2019s bikes usually account for the general principle that women have narrower shoulders than men. If, as a man, you often find you have sore shoulders after riding, then trying a women\u2019s bike on for size might help solve that problem. Having too wide of handlebars can cause all sorts of issues down the line and also make the bike more difficult to handle, so don\u2019t ignore this telling tip-off.<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s bikes tend to offer a more upright ride<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Since some women\u2019s bikes have upper tubes that tilt to the pedals, shortening the distance between seat and handlebars, they allow for a more upright position. For a lot of cyclists, men and women alike, this provides a more comfortable ride. This steeper seat tube can be the difference between accessible mounting and the ability to stay comfortable and relaxed over a longer distance on both road and mountain bikes.<\/p>\n

So, ready to go test ride some women\u2019s models?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Looking towards the future of bike design, it is likely true that unisex bikes will be the primary focus. It seems that our evolving understanding of genders is mirrored by evolving fit data for riders. As such, we\u2019re likely to see more bike brands transition to gender-neutral bikes, offering, for example, five overall sizes instead of four \u2018men\u2019s\u2019 sizes and four \u2018women\u2019s\u2019 sizes in a model. For the time being, though, the more bikes you try out, the more likely you are to find the one that\u2019s right for you. So regardless of your gender identity, it\u2019s our advice to expand your search for the perfect steed to include all available options.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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