Not all WSD bikes are created equal. When done right, it is a full range of sizes from small to large with appropriate geometry, and components to adjust for the sizes. In reality, these bikes can fit men or women. I am a professional bike fitter by career and I see PLENTY of guys and girls that fall into the short torso/long leg category and this is the most common person that has a bike geometry challenge. But there are people of both sexes with the opposite problem, as well. Unfortunately, so companies simply use this as marketing to sell different colored bikes.

You also can get a bike fit before you get a new bike. usually there is a bike out there that will fit the person, it's just tracking it down.

Also, if you have pain when cycling, don't always think about the bike shop. most big cities have health care specialists that specialize in cycling and do bike fitting, as well. Erik Moen and kit Vogels in Seattle, Dave Fleckenstien in Boise, an myself in Portland.

RC