Women specific frame

RichR2
RichR2 Posts: 131
edited October 2010 in MTB buying advice
Any suggestions?

The only frame-only option I've found so far has been the Kinesis KM-210L but the sizing jumps from 43cm to 48cm and my wifes current frame is a 46cm.
There are women specific bikes out there but nothing that I've found as a frame only.

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  • LjStronge
    LjStronge Posts: 287
    A mate of mine bought a Merlin frame only. it is a really nice bike actually. It's called a Malt

    Check them out
    http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+Shop ... s/list.htm

    She has a 15 inch.

    I bought my missus a complete Specilized Myka which I believe is a 17 inch. I'm sure there must by frame only options somewhere, I'll keep looking for you

    EDIT - CRC have frames for women specific
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Sear ... mens+frame
    Specialized Rockhopper Comp 2009.
  • ride_whenever
    ride_whenever Posts: 13,279
    It's because there's very little in the frames themselves, mainly the differences come down to the brake levers, suspension (either lighter springs or air shocks) narrower bars, shorter stems and a different seat...

    The geometries usually work pretty well for either sex with subtle variations in TT length which are less that you find between manufacturers.
    Neeermad
    Carbon 456
    456 lefty
    Pompino
    White Inbred
  • RichR2
    RichR2 Posts: 131
    Thanks for the input. Looks like I'll probably look for a frame with a top tube length that matches her current frame.

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