Do you have a question for Specialized Women's Product Team?

**spazzdog** · 08-19-2009, 04:06 PM

Hi Rachael!

Welcome to TE. Do jump into the different forums... I mean, after all - you are a woman that cycles. I think you "get it" about not being too commercial, but you do have an opinion as a cyclist and folks (in whatever subject the thread is in) might be interested in hearing it.

Make some friends, join some folks that are local to you for a ride... enjoy!

spazzdog

p.s. there are some specialized riders here (me for one) so once folks get to know you, you might be able to post a fun poll or something.

**Triskeliongirl** · 08-19-2009, 04:16 PM

Yeh, that is what I was trying to say. Just be yourself. And WELCOME!! Participate as all of us do, first as a women who cycles, second as an employee of specialized. Maybe you can use a link in your sig. file to the specialized site, but keep the main dialogue here about your passion for cycling.

**ehirsch83** · 08-19-2009, 05:13 PM

Hey Rachael,
Welcome to the boards! I also joined the facebook group

Glad to have you finally joining in. I love what Specialized does for women(I want to work for them b/c of that actually!). From the products, to the demo reps and diva nights at shops, you gals are very great at engaging women into cycling.

**rlambert** · 08-20-2009, 07:48 AM

Originally Posted by ehirsch83

Hey Rachael,
Welcome to the boards! I also joined the facebook group

Glad to have you finally joining in. I love what Specialized does for women(I want to work for them b/c of that actually!). From the products, to the demo reps and diva nights at shops, you gals are very great at engaging women into cycling.

That is awesome, thanks for being a part of the facebook group! Have you seen our job boards?

http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/sbcJobs.jsp

**ny biker** · 08-19-2009, 05:14 PM

I saw no problem with the OP. It's a chance to get info directly from someone who represents the company, similar to asking Susan questions about TE. And Rachael is looking for general cycling questions, not just Specialized-specific things.

I think I might have some questions about the different saddles. I just need to get my brain to formulate something more specific than "will I like one of them?"

**ekcjwc** · 08-19-2009, 05:54 PM

Welcome! I'm new too and love reading the posts. I have learned so much. I ride a Cannondale but wear almost all Specialized stuff. Silly, I know but I love what Specialized does for women. Have been glancing at the 2010 Specialized Riata shoes that support the Susan Komen Foundation.

**salsabike** · 08-19-2009, 06:43 PM

I thought you were perfectly polite and responsive to the admin's request to give a little more info. I'm glad you're trying to get good information out to women cyclists. Welcome to TE!

**Alex** · 08-19-2009, 06:54 PM

Welcome! I appreciate any company that is interested in the woman cyclist and I hope you find some good information here.

I have no questions at the moment, but I will tell you I love Specialized gloves (both the fingerless gel gloves for road riding and the full fingered gloves for mountain biking). I am also very happy with my Ruby saddle. :-)

There are MANY friendly folks here, but sometimes we just lurk....

Alex

**KnottedYet** · 08-19-2009, 07:09 PM

I don't think there's anything in particular I'd like to ask Specialized, but I (like Alex) want to give you some praise.

Love LOVE the Body Geometry gloves. Women's sizes don't fit me right, but the men's are great! Likewise the Body Geometry Taho mtb shoes. I can't wear the women's (too narrow in the toes) but the men's are fabulous.

The Body Geometry line is wonderful, and I recommend it to my patients fairly often. Especially the shoes: having the built-in medial post in the forefoot is such a good idea!

**Kris** · 08-20-2009, 05:15 AM

I was over on the Commuters thread reading about hair problems, and thought, "Maybe this is a problem some company could work on." And then I thought of this thread. So here's my question for Specialized: Since a lot of women are reluctant to ride, or to ride more often, because they don't want to have flat, frizzy or wet hair with dents in it when they get where they're going, are there any helmets or other products that will help us have work-worthy hairdos, and, if not, could you put someone to work on inventing some?
I'm aware that many women couldn't care less, but if we want more people out of their air-conditioned cars and on bikes, someone needs to address this.

SpinSpinSugar · 08-20-2009, 06:15 AM

Hi Rachel. My question is - why does Specialized not produce a WSD steel road/touring bike? My local specialized dealer told me "Oh... you're looking for steel? Hmmmmm.... no..... nope.. nothing in steel."

There are racks and rows of Carbon & Aluminum WSD bikes, but not steel? It's a shame because I'm having a devil of a time trying to find a bike that fits.. One of the size 51cm WSD aluminum models fit me like a glove.... (can't remember which) but I would never buy an Aluminum bike for touring in a million years.

Surely not all women are interested in being roadies only?

/Rant over

SpinSpinSugar

**rlambert** · 08-20-2009, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by Kris

I was over on the Commuters thread reading about hair problems, and thought, "Maybe this is a problem some company could work on." And then I thought of this thread. So here's my question for Specialized: Since a lot of women are reluctant to ride, or to ride more often, because they don't want to have flat, frizzy or wet hair with dents in it when they get where they're going, are there any helmets or other products that will help us have work-worthy hairdos, and, if not, could you put someone to work on inventing some?
I'm aware that many women couldn't care less, but if we want more people out of their air-conditioned cars and on bikes, someone needs to address this.

While I totally understand this question and think it is very valid, did any of you ever see the clip from Scrubs and the "Hairmet"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0rGoWtF-hs

I have however, passed your request and suggestions off to our helmet development team. I agree that it would be a great way to encourage people who otherwise wouldn't commute to have one less reason not to!

**rlambert** · 08-19-2009, 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by Pur-Pee

Welcome! I'm new too and love reading the posts. I have learned so much. I ride a Cannondale but wear almost all Specialized stuff. Silly, I know but I love what Specialized does for women. Have been glancing at the 2010 Specialized Riata shoes that support the Susan Komen Foundation.

That's awesome! The Riata were my first pair of clipless shoes! I used them on a road bike and then started mountain biking in them. I upgraded a few years ago, but kept them for so long as my back-up pair.

**redrhodie** · 08-19-2009, 07:30 PM

Originally Posted by rlambert

That's awesome! The Riata were my first pair of clipless shoes! I used them on a road bike and then started mountain biking in them. I upgraded a few years ago, but kept them for so long as my back-up pair.

Riatas were mine, too! I just got new BG carbon pro Mtbs 2 days ago. They're awesome! I'll still use the riatas for winter. They're great in freezing cold.

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