Thanks everyone, the reply's are great.
sorry, i didn't specifiy before, i'm researching these bikes in order to create a website that can help females of all ages to find the right bike for them.
I am interested in getting more females out there riding!

so thats why these bikes are a bit all over the place too. i was hoping that if i had quotes from 'real' cycling men and women it would help the users.

so thanks everyone!