The Name is Bike Bros...

And women are part of this brotherhood. This brotherhood is based on a common interest - bikes, and a shared passion - to help people get the most out of cycling. If a bike is in your future or cycling is part of your life already, be prepared to be surprised by the care and attention Bike Bros. offers its customers.

Ladies' Bikes

You'll soon notice that ladies bikes no longer look like the old bicycles that we called "lady's". So what is a woman's bike then? It comes down to some or all of the following:

Frame Geometry: To reflect the fact that women tend to have proportionally longer legs, shorter torso and arms - a lady's frame will put the saddle and handlebars closer together. The top-tube of the frame will also (in some cases) be adjusted to allow for greater stand-over - this to reflect average lady height being shorter than men.

Saddle: Yes there are saddles made specifically for ladies. No, they don't guarantee comfort but it does increase the likelihood of comfort. There are ladies who prefer men's saddles and vice-versa. This is very personal and comfort is affected by bone structure, muscular structure, amount of time on the bike, posture while cycling, etc.

Handlebars: Ladies tend to be narrower in the shoulders. In turn, ladies bikes use narrower handlebars. Companies like Marin go as far as using smaller diameter bars and grips to suit small hands.

Components: I'm not going to pretend to understand why ladies need certain types of components instead of others but bike companies seem convinced that Lock-out forks are a good feature for ladies. This makes no sense to me but... Giant also seems to change some other components which really doesn't seem to be too logical either. Overall, the value of men's and women's bikes remains the same, even with these changes so it isn't a show stopper.

Don't Assume you must have a Ladies' Bike: If you happen to be quite tall, have short legs, or just like the colour of a particular men's bike - it requires just a few minor changes to a men's bike to work great for a lady. Even on a great ladies' bike we often change saddles, handlebars, grips, handlebar width etc to make the fit perfect - these same things can make a men's bike work in many cases too.

Bike Bros. strategy for Ladies' Bikes

To start with, we prefer to see people as people, not as a gender, and we take a lot of pride in fitting everyone well. This being said, we pay extra attention to any and all feedback from our wives and female friends and customers regarding bikes and how they ride and general cycling experiences. Part of our love for the sport of cycling is being able to get as many people loving the bike experience as possible.

We don't "talk down" to anybody. Man or woman - we're here to help.

The "know-it-all Man Friend" has not successfully fit hundreds of bikes to women and knows much less about bikes than his Machismo will ever admit. Please leave this guy at home.

When it comes to mountain bikes, a properly equipped bike will make the difference between a lady being confident instead of scared (this means the silent treatment on the drive home to any men reading).

General Bike Buying Tips

Mountain Bike Technology

Ladies Bikes

Full Suspension Bikes
Ladies Hardtails
Ladies Road Bikes
Comfortable town bikes!!

Full Suspension Cross Country & Trail Bikes

2010 Giant Cypher 2 $2299 Deore & SLX Fox 32 F120RL fork Avid Juicy 3 Brakes weight: 28 lbs

The Giant Cypher is essentially a lady's version of the Trance X. It has 5" of suspension matched to the incredible Maestro suspension design.

2010 Giant Trance X4 $1489 Shimano Deore Rockshox Tora fork Shimano Hydraulic Brakes weight: 32.5 lbs

While the Trance X series of bikes aren't "ladie's specific", they have proven themselves to work incredibly well for women many times.

Giant Trance Trance 1 $1999 SALE PRICE (SM) Trance 2 $1299 SALE PRICE (XS)

Giant has replaced this 4.2" travel bike with the 5" travel TranceX bikes. We grabbed as many of the Trance bikes in small sizes while they were available so smaller riders (ladies) could get a perfect bike.

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Ladies Hardtails

2010 Marin Juniper Trail Women's Specific $1199

The Frame and components on this bike are all considered when making this "Women's Specific" - this isn't just a color thing. Handlebars, frame geometry, saddle, grips basically custom fit and feel for the ladies.

Marin Juniper Trail Women's Specific Sale $1099 Limited sizes

The Frame and components on this bike are all considered when making this "Women's Specific" - this isn't just a color thing. Handlebars, frame geometry, saddle, grips basically custom fit and feel for the ladies.

Giant Arete 2 Ladies fit $899

Yes, this is a 2009 bike. We ordered a bunch because we think they're great value and some ladies like the slightly less "fluffy" looks.

2010 Marin Bear Valley $859 Women's Specific MOdel

Marin Bear Valley $849 Women's Specific MOdel

One of Marin's fantastic women's models. Marin changes saddle, handlebars (both width and narrower diameter) and even a special tuned fork with lockout to make a super comfy bike for the ladies to start exploring the back country.

2010 Giant Yukon Ladies $739

2010 Marin Pioneer Trail WOMENS Disc $579 Pictures don't do this justice A nice, subtle, quality bike for paths and easy mountain trails.

A really well thought out, good looking, quality ladies specific bike - at a budget price!!!

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Ladies Road Bikes

Marin Portofina (Dudettes) $885 24 Speed Shimano Sora Adjustable stem angle Hydroformed frame for comfort & strength

Marin Treviso (Ladies) $1699 SALE $1599 Shimano 105 30 speed carbon fiber seatstay frame

So, at 30 speeds, this is the largest gear selection available. Any riders who are still improving in strength and endurance will appreciate have all those gears. The frames are beautifully light, very smooth rolling and have awesome FSA compact drop/reach bars for a practical fit.

2010 Giant Avail 1 (Ladies) $1589 Shimano 105 30 speed weight:

Giant Avail 2 (Ladies) $1299 Shimano Tiagra/105 27 speed weight:

Giant's Avail 2 are equipped Shimano Tiagra/105 27 speed drivetrain, external bottom bracket, Alluxx frame, and carbon fork. The difference between the mens and ladies models is the frame geometry, saddle and handlebar. Both frames evenly balance the fit for power & comfort.

Giant Avail 3 (Ladies) $999 Shimano Sora 24 speed weight:

Giant's Avail3 bikes have Shimano Sora 24 speed drivetrain, Alluxx frame, and carbon fork.

Giant Aeryn Sale $1999 size s

This is the lady's specific tri bike. Alliance frames use Giant's proprietory way of making a great 1/2 carbon 1/2 aluminum bike. The result is amazing stiffness where needed, amazing supple feel, and impressive light weight. This bike is amazing for the money.

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