Thoughts on women's Specialized mtn bikes?

[cyclecam]

Does anyone have comments or thoughts about the Specialized
women's series Saphires? S-works or others?

[SheFly]

I got a StumpJumper this year and I L-O-V-E it! Came from riding a Bullit, and this is much lighter and very responsive. Plus, it's black and PINK!

Seriously though, I had this out on a 3+ hour epic yesterday and it was comfortable ride the whole time. We did a mixture of flat railroad bed, twisty rooty singletrack, babyheads, etc. I also like the way it climbs.

Good luck on whatever you decide, my IMHO, this is a great ride!

SheFly

[spokewench]

I have an old s works full suspension and absolutely love it, love it!

[Velobambina]

I'm dreaming of getting a mt bike. So far, Kona's Lisa and Santa Cruz's Juliana appeal to me. There's a Lisa for sale on Ebay but alas, she's too big for me.

[ridehardinv]

Over the winter time I purchased a Juliana frame and built it up with some new and old parts. What a great ride!!! Great on rocks.... Watch the sizing of a women's specific bike. The geometry on a women's bike can make for a more upright position which can feel a little scrunched when climbing. Anyone else have that problem?

ride hard everyone

[sundial]

I have a Rockhopper that I really like. Lately I've been taking her for a spin in the neighborhood at night.

[SAMbike]

I rented this bike on a 4 day bike trip out west - it was kinda heavy but a dream to descend on! http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=22217

[Irulan]

got mine this fall:

[mimitabby]

hey Irulan, which is the real you; the brunette on the bike or the blonde in your avatar?

just curious

[sundial]

Yes, do tell.

You are brave to wear those shorts for riding betwixt rocks and stickery things. I feel like I have to cover up for the encounters with sticks, twigs, briars and, uh, gravity.

[Irulan]

one is the real me, one is my alter ego.