Bike Fitting for Women

[mimitabby]

yeah, it's too bad; but he sort of implies that if you read through all those posts that he has there you can find the questions and answers you need.

[mimitabby]

G'day Mimi,
don't be surprised. I make a conscientious effort to try
and answer all correspondence but it is getting to the point where I am
devoting far too much time for no reward. I get so many requests from the
States to go over there that sooner or later someone will come up with the
right offer. I have been told that Seattle is a cycling hot bed so that if I
am ever going to be in your part of the world, I will let you know.
I'm not used to people as polite as you are so don't spoil me.
I don't know what size you are but you sound petite. A bike that fits with
650c wheels is far preferable to one that doesn't with 700c wheels. Women,
particularly small women are a group neglected by the cycling industry.
There are plenty of 'marketing' solutions and a dearth of real solutions.
The only thing I can say is that when dealing with bike shops, don't be shy,
be frank about your problems as no one will be able to really offer help
unless they know exactly what you mean.
I learned fairly early on to that when a woman told me that her 'bottom'
hurt to ask whether she meant her bottom at the front or at the back if you
know what I mean.
The other problem is that most bike mechanics, coaches etc are men. If they
were built like women they would likely not fob off womens problems as being
relatively unimportant.
I wish you the best with your bike.
Regards,
Steve Hogg