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Not every bike fits for women’s anatomy, because the most kind of bikes are designed by men using the male anatomy as the yardstick to create a frame’s geometry for women.
The physical differences between men and women correspond to different bike sizes and features.
Women need a comfortable bike seat more than men: remember the pelvis of women is made to bring children! This means a careful choose of the right bike saddle.
The women’s average seat is that with wider rear sections, and shorter and well-padded noses. The reason is that they have wider and shallower pelvises that tend to tilt forward, putting weight on their pudenda.
A narrow bike seat will cause an extra pressure just where you don’t want it. If it’s too wide, you are much more likely to suffer from chafing and saddle sores.
To improve your comfort on the bike when you ride on dirt roads or trails, it is recommended the assembling of a shock-absorbing seatpost.
Chafing and sores are the most popular women’s bike problem. To avoid these and to improve the comfort it will useful wear specific women’s bike shorts.
Inside the average shorts should have a smooth soft liner that protects your delicate parts from friction. Furthermore, it should be made of synthetic materials.
On the tip is choosing the shock absorbing type, a padded bike shorts designed to absorb shock during your bike trails.
