Quote Originally Posted by DeniseGoldberg
I know it wasn't meant to be a derogatory term, but that term really rubs me the wrong way. Bikes are bikes, and they all have different geometry. Yes, there are bikes that are labeled WSD - which makes it easier for people (not only women) to find a bike that fits when the individual needs those proportions. Not all of us fit in that category though.

I hope that women new to the cycling world don't assume that because they are women that they should be riding a WSD-frame and should not be riding what you are calling a "man bike".
I ride Man Bikes (my body type does not work with WSD) so hopefully women won't think they must be on WSD - I've always used the term sort as a joke; a "funny" to explain what a WSD bike is. A Man Bike obviously doesn't mean it's just for men - it's generic as opposed to bikes for women only (although I guess men can ride a WSD bike but I know no man who has ever bought one - most have girlly colors, patterns and designs).

Do any of you out there know of a guy who bought a WSD bike? I have a guy friend with "girly" geometry (long legs, shorter torso and arms) that refuses to buy WSD - he has his bikes built custom!