Road bikes designed for women

[Zen]

I went into a big bike shop recently and asked the owner if he had any steel bikes. He said "No we don't. But you won't find steel bikes around for sale anyway- they don't even make them any more because they are inferior."

That's funny and appalling at the same time. What did you say?

[kdskaggs]

Your neck and shoulder pain could go away, depending on what is causing them. I have both but the reason I do is that my frame is too small for me. I am test riding different bikes now and found that larger frames that fit me better do not cause me neck or shoulder pain, my neck and shoulders both feel very free and SO much better than my current bike.

Good luck! Bike shopping is tough!

Kenda

[kdskaggs]

Oh, one other thing, have you ridden a carbon fiber frame? I test rode one Friday, expecting it to be wonderful but found that I actually prefer my steel Serotta. The salesman was shocked!

Kenda

[KnottedYet]

Yeah, do try the carbon before you get too far in your shopping.

(I don't like carbon as much as I like steel, but I'm glad I tried it anyway.)

[trichef]

Yeah, do try the carbon before you get too far in your shopping.

(I don't like carbon as much as I like steel, but I'm glad I tried it anyway.)

i second that. carbon may seem lightweight and pretty in the eyes but i've read from other forums that it isn't as durable as titanium or steel or even alu. but it dampens road vibrations way better than steel and alu.