Top Mountain Bike Buys
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Mongoose Status Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels) List Price: $399.99 Sale Price: $339.95 Average Rating: ![]() |
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The Mongoose Status 26-inch dual-suspension mountain bike is equipped with everything you need for trail riding. The bike features a powder-coated aluminum frame that's durable and rust-resistant, along with MTB 31... |
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GMC Topkick Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike List Price: $299.99 Sale Price: $249.99 Used From: $129.99 Average Rating: ![]() |
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The GMC Topkick 21-Speed Mountain Bike features a full-suspension, strong aluminum frame that utilizes a floating beam suspension design that is mated to a Zoom suspension fork with elastomer/spring technology... |
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Pacific Stratus Women's Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels) List Price: $129.99 Sale Price: $96.95 Average Rating: ![]() |
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Get off the beaten path when biking in the great outdoors with the Pacific Stratus women's 26-inch mountain bike. The Stratus is equipped with steel mountain frame geometry, along with sure-stopping front and rear steel caliper brakes... |
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Schwinn Protocol 1.0 Men's Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels) List Price: $556.50 Average Rating: ![]() |
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Schwinn protocol 1.0 men's dual-suspension mountain bike features a full-suspension frame with a forgiving steel rear triangle. A front disc brake offers stopping power where you need it the most, and 24-speeds with Shimano EF-50 trigger shifters give you the incremental power and control you need for all terrain. |
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Nema Gambler Mountain Bike Short - Men's |
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Nema didn?t make the Men?s Gambler Mountain Shorts for pleasant rides through gently rolling hills. These shorts? heavy-duty fabric and technical construction cater to downhillers who don?t know the meaning of mellow... |
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Nema Gambler Mountain Bike Pant - Men's |
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The Nema Men?s Gambler Mountain Bike Pants was made for those who feed off of high-speed, rocky adrenaline. A moisture wicking mesh-lining and side mesh vents combine forces to circulate enough air to keep your legs from overheating... |
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Fox Men's Demo Mountain Bike Short List Price: $89.95 |
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If this were a popularity contest the HC Jersey would be the G.O.A.T. It’s super comfortable, always looks new and has some of the sickest prints and patterns in entry-level gear. What’s not to love? |
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Fox Men's High Voltage Mountain Bike Short List Price: $89.95 |
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If this were a popularity contest the HC Jersey would be the G.O.A.T. It’s super comfortable, always looks new and has some of the sickest prints and patterns in entry-level gear. What’s not to love? |
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Fox Men's Ranger Mountain Bike Short List Price: $69.95 |
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If this were a popularity contest the HC Jersey would be the G.O.A.T. It’s super comfortable, always looks new and has some of the sickest prints and patterns in entry-level gear. What’s not to love? |
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GORE BIKE WEAR Men's Countdown Shorts |
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Master of Combination: Versatile and sportive shorts for the MTB tour. High value, detachable inner tights with elastic seat insert. |
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GORE BIKE WEAR Men's Path Jacket List Price: $199.95 |
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Get yourself started: A jacket that provides the necessary basics: reliable protection against rain and wind with a comfortable fit. The best choice on your daily trip. |
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Louis Garneau 2010 Men's Liberty Mountain Bike Shorts - Gothic Mud - 1054064-612 |
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MXC, LT-Stretch. Mesh innershorts sewn inside with gripper --> Breathability, ventilation, and better fit in motion. 2 front Mesh pockets with velcro --> Convenient storage. Adjustable elastic drawstring at waist --> Better fit... |
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Gore Bike Wear City IV Overshoe |
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Stay dry in the rain: These overshoes keep your feet and shoes dry in the rain whether you are on your way to work or in the countryside. |
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Nema Jade Womens Baggy Mountain Bike Shorts Black List Price: $70.00 |
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With flattering lines and great construction this short can be worn off the bike and will make Jack take notice...even at the post ride coffee stop! Performance fabrics and a color that matches everything you own... |
Mountain bikes for women... specifically designed for your riding needs? Seriously, you'd be mad not to get your hands on one.
OK, you've got the riding bug. You've ridden against the guys and you've beaten them... but the bike fit was bad enough to put you off doing it ever again. Sore butt, shoulders and neck, not to mention the legs.
The problem, is you're riding bikes designed for guys, and guy's bodies work differently. Just getting the smallest frame size isn't going to solve the problem. However, riding a women's specific bike will improve matters considerably for your shoulders, neck and butt. Unfortunately, you can't do much about the sore legs, they come with the territory.
"What's so special about these mountain bikes, that I should even consider getting one?"
Let's get down to the basics. The truth is, there are 4 key anatomical reasons;
- You tend to have shorter backs and longer legs than the guys. This has an impact on the length of the Top tube, which should be shorter and therefore effects your reach. (Unfortunately, over the last couple of years the trend here has been to lengthen the Top tube, making things even more uncomfortable for women.
- Your hip movement is different to the guys. You girls tend to bend and swivel in a different way and this effects the basic bike geometry of mountain bikes for women.
- The anatomical requirements of your butt is also important. Your hips tend to be wider and the padding is more specific to your requirement.
- Unless you're an Olympic swimmer you'll probably have narrower shoulders than the guys too. So the bars are smaller, as are the grips, for the smaller hands.
"OK, so is there a full range of bikes, or am I going to end up with something that's cheap and cheerful and pink?"
I'm glad to say, the days of "shrink and pink" are behind us. Most of the serious manufacturers now have a good women's mountain bike range that are marathon and race capable. They also have some very good trail bikes.
And it's not just restricted to Hardtails. Fullies are out there too, with manufacturers like Specialized developing rear-shocks specifically (you tend to be lighter) for their range of bikes.
Manufacturers to watch are Scott, Specialized and Trek.
- The Scott Contessa range provides excellent Hardtail (Scale) and Full Suspension (Spark) rigs.
- Trek also provide the 8000 WSD (HT) and Fuel EX8 WSD (FS).
- As of going to press Specialized have reduced their line of women's mountain bikes down to two, the Safire (FS) and the Myka (FS + HT versions).
I can't promise you, but there may still be some mountain bikes for women out there in the inevitable...pink.
Are you thinking of buying one of the many mountain bikes for women? Before you choose, join us at http://www.Epic-Mountain-Bike.com and get your free women's mountain bike reviews and Free personalised Alpine route maps. Nick Mutter has been riding mountain bikes since 1989, leading Epic mountain biking expeditions in the French Alps and Norway.
"Tackle Mother Nature head-on!"
More Great Mountain Bikes
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Diamondback Octane Jr Boy's Mountain Bike (24-Inch Wheels) List Price: $309.99 Sale Price: $279.99 |
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The adventurous and inspiring young mountain bikers of today are the Olympic medalists and world record setters of tomorrow, and they need bikes that can help them live out their ambitious endeavors. Enter the 24-inch Octane Jr... |
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GMC Topkick Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike List Price: $299.99 Sale Price: $249.99 Used From: $129.99 Average Rating: ![]() |
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The GMC Topkick 21-Speed Mountain Bike features a full-suspension, strong aluminum frame that utilizes a floating beam suspension design that is mated to a Zoom suspension fork with elastomer/spring technology... |
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Pacific Stratus Women's Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels) List Price: $129.99 Sale Price: $96.95 Average Rating: ![]() |
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Get off the beaten path when biking in the great outdoors with the Pacific Stratus women's 26-inch mountain bike. The Stratus is equipped with steel mountain frame geometry, along with sure-stopping front and rear steel caliper brakes... |
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Schwinn Protocol 1.0 Men's Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels) List Price: $556.50 Average Rating: ![]() |
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Schwinn protocol 1.0 men's dual-suspension mountain bike features a full-suspension frame with a forgiving steel rear triangle. A front disc brake offers stopping power where you need it the most, and 24-speeds with Shimano EF-50 trigger shifters give you the incremental power and control you need for all terrain. |
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Pacific Tuscon Men's Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels) List Price: $149.99 Sale Price: $115.16 Average Rating: ![]() |
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Enjoy a comfortable ride whether on the trail or in the street with the Pacific Tucson men's dual-suspension mountain bike. The 26-inch bike features a handcrafted high-tensile steel frame, 18-speed Index multi-speed shifters, and front and rear linear pull brakes... |
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Kent Trail Machine Men's Dual Suspension Mountain Bike List Price: $179.99 Sale Price: $179.99 Average Rating: ![]() |
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Built for trail riding, the Kent 26-inch Trail Machine mountain bike combines high-performance features with an affordable price. The Trail Machine is equipped with a full-suspension aluminum slingshot frame, with individual front and rear suspension systems that absorb shock and create a smooth ride regardless of the terrain... |
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Pacific Evolution Men's Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels) List Price: $129.99 Sale Price: $129.99 Average Rating: ![]() |
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The Pacific Evolution Men's 26-in front-suspension mountain bike is built around an MTB steel frame with a Vortex suspension fork to smooth out your ride. It's equipped with twist shifters and 18 speeds |
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Mongoose Maxim Women's Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels) List Price: $179.99 Sale Price: $179.99 Average Rating: ![]() |
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Head deep into the great outdoors with the Mongoose Maxim women's 26-inch mountain bike. The Maxim is equipped with a full-suspension frame that maximizes comfort and performance, along with a suspension fork that smoothes bumps and increases control... |
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Schwinn 17-Function Bike Computer List Price: $19.99 Sale Price: $13.00 Used From: $13.90 Average Rating: ![]() |
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Improve your workout efficiency when cycling with this Schwinn 17-function bike computer. Designed to attach securely to your handlebar, the computer tracks such info as speed, distance, time, and calories burned, helping you develop an effective workout routine with each ride... |
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Blackburn Mountain Bike Mirror List Price: $19.99 Sale Price: $16.99 Average Rating: ![]() |
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An essential measure for any safety-conscious biker, the Blackburn Mountain Mirror will help ensure that you can keep track of what is coming up behind you. The Mountain Mirror is constructed with a durable frame with a no-tool design that fits on any flat handlebar in seconds... |

January 2nd, 2009
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