12 best women's bikes

A women's bicycle appeared a century ago, when it was almost impossible for women, cramped by etiquette and long dresses, to master a male model, since long clothes easily got into the mechanisms, and the design was too heavy for fragile female hands. Since then, much has changed, but nevertheless, the bicycle, designed specifically for girls, did not go down in history after the outfits of the 20th century. On the contrary, today women's models are popular and rapidly developing, acquiring many useful properties. However, this does not prevent them in parallel to maintain features that increase the comfort of cycling for girls.

From models for men, women's bikes primarily differ in the following features:

1. Low frame. The most noticeable sign of vehicles of this type. As a rule, in models for girls, the manufacturer uses a classic female frame in the shape of a beveled triangle or simply removes the upper tube, as in the Soviet folding bicycle, compensating for this by strengthening the lower one. However, there are also transitional species, as well as lightweight universal designs.
2. Shortened front triangle. In girls, the body and arms are slightly shorter than those of the stronger sex with a similar height. Therefore, in women's bikes, the part of the frame between the seat and the wheel is shorter, which prevents the cyclist from getting too fast and having back pain.
3. Rather narrow steering wheel. Since the women's shoulders are already masculine, the steering wheel is also a little narrower for convenience, especially in urban versions.
4. Lightweight design. Low weight simplifies handling and transportation.
5. Wide the seat. As a rule, in women, the pelvis is somewhat wider than in men, so the saddle of a female bicycle is slightly wider and shorter.
6. Shortened connecting rods. A shorter lever for transmitting forces from the pedals to the carriage shaft reduces the pedaling radius, so the speed gain does not require too much effort.
7. Comfortable location brakes. The levers are located closer to the steering wheel, which is convenient for small female hands.
8. Circuit protection. In some models, special protective parts are installed on the chain to prevent the edge of the skirt or dress from entering the mechanism. Also for walking in fashionable outfits in some bikes, the chain is replaced with a belt.
9. Feminine design. Favorite by many girls colors and bright prints will add style to the vehicle, and various accessories will add some coziness.

Also, when choosing a bike for a woman, it is recommended to pay attention to the strength, quality of materials, number of speeds and suitability for a certain type of walking. It is equally important to choose the right model for your height.

In the distribution of places in the ranking, we took into account such significant indicators as:

• expert opinion;
• cyclists reviews;
• technical capabilities of the model.

The best budget women's bikes: cost less than 10,000 rubles.

The most profitable bikes are represented by basic models of fundamentally different types, including urban and mountain bikes. Due to the budget of up to 10 thousand rubles, participants in this category, unlike the best representatives of the middle and premium classes, are not so different. At the same time, the main features are present in them, therefore such women’s bikes are well suited to beginners who are just starting to ride or have recently mastered this type of transport.

Despite the pleasant price, in this class it is easy to find a decent entry-level model. Often, the basic capabilities are compensated by the inclusion of beautiful accessories in the package: baskets on the steering wheel, a pump, a miniature trunk, and so on.

3 Desna Voyage Lady

Three of the best bikes with a nice price closes the most profitable domestic model, designed mainly for walking in the city. In addition to availability, the advantage of this participant in the rating was a fairly solid structure made of steel. Therefore, cheap female bike owners are often compared with the basic models from childhood, simple, no frills, but quite strong. Of course, the set of additional features of the bike at this price is minimal. For example, the Voyage model for girls has no front brake and speed selector.

However, according to customer reviews, the manufacturer did not stint on a complete set. Lightweight trunk, wings on the wheels to protect the cyclist from splashes and dirt, a simple pump and a basic bell will be a nice bonus. Also in the box, in addition to detailed assembly instructions, you can find a package with accessories and two reflectors.

2 STELS Navigator 325 28 Z010 (2018)

The sophisticated classic look of this woman's bike will hardly leave the girls indifferent, who appreciate elegance and grace. Thin, but durable frame with a neat bend looks feminine. Competently selected color options in pastel colors also add models of nobility. Complementing the image of a city bike with a hint of the past century is a nice basket with a weave texture. Like some other profitable female models, the novelty from Stels does not have a handbrake and speed switch, but a bicycle for walking around the city is equipped with a bell, steering wheel adjustment, a compact trunk and other basic, but no less useful additions.

Designed for a height of 178 centimeters or more, the model is perfect for high lovers of style and comfort. Buyers note the stability and large diameter of the wheels, which makes the bike not too susceptible to road irregularities.

1 Black One Alta 26 (2018)

The bright bike, which appeared in stores only in the spring of 2018, will please women not only with original gradients, which have become the hallmark of the model, but also versatility. Referring to the mountain type, Alta 26 with fairly powerful V-Brake brakes and 21 speeds is suitable not only for the city, but also for the cross-country style, implying a high-speed cross-country driving.Small for an adult bike weight of 16 kilograms and excellent shock absorption type Hard Tail guarantee comfort, high controllability and excellent traction for walking on rough terrain. At the same time, the control is convenient even for small female hands, since all the switches, including the levers of speed and braking, are compactly located on the steering wheel.

In reviews, owners often praise the model for practicality and style. A rich selection of colors allows the cyclist to easily find a bike with the best original design to suit your taste.

Best city women's bicycles

City bikes are the most common, lightweight, compact, and in most cases not the most expensive type of female bike. Of course, vehicles in this category are not as tiny as the once-popular women's folding bikes. However, to place such a device in the corridor or even to lift the stairs up to several floors, as a rule, is not difficult.

At the same time, city bikes of medium or premium class are well equipped, allow you to adjust the speed and some other parameters. They are also of sufficient quality and often equipped with a sufficiently powerful brake for active riding. However, as their name implies, city bikes are designed specifically for the city, so they are not recommended for off-road use.

3 Stern Urban 2.0 Lady 28 (2018)

The bronze rating of women's bicycles for the city is picked up by the domestic model, some of the parts for which is manufactured in Kaliningrad, and another in China. Nevertheless, Stern looks surprisingly European. The elegant thin frame with a bevelled upper tube is made of durable aluminum alloy, so there is no reason to worry about its reliability. Also, the new product that has recently appeared on the market is pleased with a relatively small weight for an adult bike not exceeding 15 kilograms. At the same time, unlike most urban bicycles, the female Urban 2.0 was able to change the stiffness of the fork spring: harder for a long but unhurried ride on even asphalt and softer for extreme sports.

Although the bike appeared quite recently, it is already gaining popularity. According to reviews, the model successfully combines high quality with an adequate price. But not everyone finds the bicycle saddle comfortable for long walks.

2 Schwinn Suburban Women (2018)

Although women's bikes are designed specifically for fragile ladies, the problem of finding a suitable model for a girl with a height below the average is relevant even in this category. Fortunately, the popular American manufacturer has developed a vehicle specifically for miniature women. The bike is represented by two variations: a frame size of 16 inches for ladies from 150 to 165 centimeters and a frame of 17.5 inches for height from 161 to 171 centimeters. Thus, the model is ideal for cyclists of average and below average height. Also, the advantages of Suburban Women are the strongest steel frame, switching speeds 7 rotating knob and good shock absorption.

Individual praise deserved excellent for the average price segment V-Brake brake, which is famous for its power and reliability. Therefore, the bike is useful for walking without haste, and for active driving at a decent speed, but only on more or less smooth roads.

1 TREK Zektor i3

The best rating is headed by one of the most expensive, but at the same time, minimalist urban models. However, the first impression is deceptive. American bike with a lightweight universal frame - the easiest participant rating.Its weight does not exceed 11.5 kilograms, which is even less than the weight of most children's folding models. This is partly explained by the minimalism of the design and the use of a lightweight aluminum alloy, and partly by the replacement of a chain drive with a belt drive. This feature not only facilitates the design, but also ensures the almost complete noiselessness of the Zektor, as well as the safety of walking in long skirts or dresses. In addition, the belt does not need frequent care.

With lightness and compactness, the bike is strong enough, especially its steering column, fixed in a threadless manner. Also, the sports model received the most effective brake - hydraulic disk.

The best mountain bikes for women

Most city dwellers rarely ride a bike out of town, but some lovers of freedom and new experiences prefer to ride on uneven country roads, fields, forests, and even mountainous terrain. For walks in such conditions, of course, requires a very special bike - mountain.

Models of this type are divided into several groups. However, women's variations are represented only by cross-country bicycles for intense driving across rugged terrain and All mountain or easy freeride for uncomplicated mountain terrain. The latter are the most expensive and not too numerous, but are resistant to incredible loads, temperature extremes, are thought out to the maximum and are acquired mainly by professionals.

3 STELS Miss 6100 V V010 (2017)

The ranking of the best bicycles for walking on rough and mountainous terrain opens up a very inexpensive and at the same time practical cross-country model. Like many worthy representatives of this category, Stels received an important addition - the ability to adjust the spring rate of the fork. Therefore, the bike is well controlled in all conditions. It is enough to switch the lever in one motion so that the mountain model adjusts to the track, whether it is smooth asphalt, or a bumpy ascent up the hill. At the same time, the bike favorably differs from the majority of analogs by the ability to adjust the steering wheel lift, which will allow the cyclist to customize the model for herself.

Many consider the mountain female model Stels a good combination of price and quality. Convenient switching of 21 speeds, powerful enough for a leisure bike brakes and Hard Tail amortization typical for this type make the bike an excellent option for fans and beginners.

2 Merida Juliet 6.20-MD (2018)

Silver goes to a premium mountain bike, released by a well-known Taiwanese company in 2018. One of the best advantages of the model was the largest set of speeds, reaching 24 options. In this case, the bike can be classified as a sports-amateur, as it differs not only by a solid threadless frame, but also by a variety of additions and settings, as well as the possibility of an upgrade. Sports-type soft fork with regulation of spring stiffness and blocking of the fork stroke, very useful when moving uphill, will be useful to those who know exactly what they want from the bike. The spring-oil design of the plug has become a separate plus, because it is durable and does not lose its properties even at low temperatures.

Despite this sportiness, it is a female bike. The model was created for girls of average and below average height and is highly valued by them. According to reviews, Merida is very comfortable, durable and manoeuvrable.

1 Giant Intrigue 1

The leader of the ranking is the best professional mountain bike group All mountain. It stands out against the general background not only the astronomical price, but also outstanding performance in all aspects.Due to the rarely occurring, but very important for walking in the mountains, dual suspension, the bike has the best grip and the highest level of comfort. Professional type soft plug with a stroke of 140 millimeters is considered by many experts to be ideal for freeride. The ability to adjust the stroke length, spring stiffness, compression speed and fork reverse, backstop locking, as well as similar rear shock absorber settings are especially useful when changing the style of driving and type of terrain frequently.

Having the most effective brakes, known as hydraulic disc brakes, the bike is suitable even for extreme driving. In reviews Intrigue 1 is called the best female dvuhpodvesny model.

Best tourist women's bikes

Touring or touring bicycles are a small but highly demanded category of means of transportation for bicycle trips. Powerful, with a solid frame, threadless steering column, reinforced and slightly widened wheels, an impressive trunk and a stable design, these women's bikes are very reliable, practical and convenient for long measured driving both in the city and off-road.

The strengths of the category, as a rule, include good depreciation and a rather large number of speeds. But for mountain trails and overly difficult tracks, bicycles of this type are not recommended due to insufficient maneuverability and heavy weight. Before purchasing, it is important to consider storage and transportation issues, as this is not a folding toy, but a serious means of transportation.

3 Giant Alight 2 City

The bronze medalist of the rating, distinguished by a rather classic style of design, is the most common representative of women's bicycles, because it can be found in almost every large Russian bicycle shop. One of the main advantages of the model is 24 speeds with very comfortable trigger double-hand switches, which are so compactly located on the steering wheel that they are easy to press with one finger. This allows you to easily change the speed, holding the steering wheel with two hands and not being distracted by anything.

In this case, the manufacturer has made sure that the bike fits all. The model is presented in 10 frame size options, so a fragile girl less than 150 centimeters tall and a tall athlete up to 190 can easily choose a bike by height. Also, a strong rim V-Brake became an advantage of the bike for long journeys. Thanks to him, the model is characterized by fast braking.

2 Dewolf Asphalt F3 (2017)

The most affordable, although by the standards of most buyers, and not too cheap, the Swiss model is perhaps the best value for money in this category. Losing somewhat to the leader of the rating in functionality and add-ons, the development of Dewolf nevertheless is in no way inferior in reliability and comfort, and even surpasses the competitor in certain parameters. In addition to 24 speeds with trigger double-lever switches, the women's bicycle received a soft sports fork with the possibility of additional settings and a spring-oil-type design, which makes the model undemanding to weather conditions.

Asphalt F3 is more suitable for uphill climbing and enhanced pedaling than more expensive counterparts, thanks to the ability to block the plug. Also, the bike will delight lovers of long trips over rough terrain with a shock-absorbing pin, absorbing shock and vibration.

1 Author Elan (2018)

The only female electric bicycle for tourist trips, available today in Russian bicycle shops, is unique in its design and appearance, as well as in its set of functions. Although the brand has previously released powerbikes, this year’s model is considered by many to be the most advanced model. The Czech model received not only decent characteristics of a universal bicycle for the city and the simplest mountainous terrain, but also a decent battery designed for more than 10 hours of work.

Author development weighs no more than analogs devoid of battery. Even more convenient for women, the bike makes an adjustable steering wheel take-off, allowing you to change the steering geometry, and with it the cyclist's landing. An additional bonus was the presence on the chain of a special casing, preventing the ingress of foreign objects. The bike also got a good V-Brake brake and 8 speeds that are switched by turning the knob.

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