Women specific bikes are more than just the color of the frame. The difference of choosing a bike designed for women is the construction of the geometry, the top tube, length of the handlebar stem, and the position of the seat. The Caffeine Féminine 2 ($1,340) super-light aluminum Caffeine frame and HeadShok fork for stellar handling and control. And, the solid Shimano/SRAM drivetrain and Avid Juicy discs make shifting and stopping a breeze. Plus, the saddle and handlebars are designed to fit women perfectly!
Imagine a 29” wheel for longer travels with a redefining frame to adjust to this new revolution. This bike is for real but you’ll have to wait for early 2009 to get one. Niner Bikes is the company behind the 2009 Niner WFO 9 Long-travel 29er ($1,899 for the 135mm and $2,099 for the 150mm option). If you are interested, be sure to know more about the development process.
Most of the most incredible adventure creations come after long hours in front of a computer. You can benefit of the 4.96 lbs of the Ibis Mojo SL ($3,900+) thanks to the 1900+ hours of cad and engineering time. The complete bike weighs in at less than 22 pounds, and offers carbon fiber head cups, dropouts, and seat tube insert, DT Swiss XR Carbon shock, durable rubber paint, DW-Link Suspension, and more, much more.
Bicycles should be treated as vehicles but they’ll need to be visible as a vehicle. The ultra-bright bicycle lights from Dinotte Pro Series Bike Lights ($160-$400) are bright! 600 lumens bright with lots of accessories: charger, helmet mount, straps, handlebar bracket and extension cable. These might seem expensive but protecting your life might be worth it.
Created based on rider demand, a short version of Fox’s popular Launch Knee/Shin-with shortened shin coverage. The Fox Launch Shorty Knee Pads ($60) is the most technically advanced leg protection, which locks in on both sides of your knee, preventing any twisting or slipping. Ribbed hard shell kneecaps and asymmetrical hard shell shin plates provide impact protection.
If you are looking for a good commuter bike, but want something that you can take off road every now and then, the Novara Aspen Bike ($500) is worth looking into. This saucy hardtail features Shimano shift lever sets, Kalloy alloy handlebar and stem, Alex wheels and WTB tires. The RST Gila T8 suspension fork delivers 100mm of travel to smooth out the bumps and cushion landings, While the sturdy 6061 aluminum frame, boasts enhanced standover height and fork clearance.
