New cycling mag
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As much as is aimed at male cyclists, being unisex and all
vickster
Legendary Member
How are reviews for male cycling shorts, saddles etc unisex? Read a copy of cycling plus most months and there is nothing on wsd kit, bikes, activities etc
'Unisex' bikes take no stock of the fact that women are built differently in terms of leg to torso ratio, relative arm length, shoulder width and so on. As a 5'10 woman I don't want 42-44cm bars on my 54cm bike, nor a 120mm stem, and I don't want to have to pay extra for them to be swapped. I Don't really want to pay extra for a wsd saddle either
'Unisex' bikes take no stock of the fact that women are built differently in terms of leg to torso ratio, relative arm length, shoulder width and so on. As a 5'10 woman I don't want 42-44cm bars on my 54cm bike, nor a 120mm stem, and I don't want to have to pay extra for them to be swapped. I Don't really want to pay extra for a wsd saddle either
Fair enough. Was just being flippant. The shorts and saddle thing I agree on. The bike specific thing not so much. We're all different, so all potentially need to change those items. Just because we happen to be male doesn't mean it all magically fits us perfectly.
Read the article on the Bianchi Dama in Cyclist a couple of mags back for example. Bianchi don't make frames that are lady specific. They just fit different components. Kind of backs up your point, but also means any review on a bikes frame is equally valid to either sex.
As for activities, there is no difference.
Smokin Joe
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Everyday cyclists don't buy cycling magazines, anymore than everyday car drivers buy motoring magazines. Magazines are bought by enthusiasts.
Sore Thumb
Guru
I seem to be an enthusiastic cyclist, that's enthusiastic about cycle commuting and enthusiastic about taking my daughter cycling.
I know I'm an enthusiastic family cyclist as I have spent silly money on a quality Isla bike for her and she also has all the clothing to go with it. Not that the cycling mags helped with any of this.
I also try to take her away for a week or weekend camping and also incorporate cycling into these as well. Not that I got any advise from cycling mags.
You don't have to be a road racer or a MTBer to be a enthusiast.
I know I'm an enthusiastic family cyclist as I have spent silly money on a quality Isla bike for her and she also has all the clothing to go with it. Not that the cycling mags helped with any of this.
I also try to take her away for a week or weekend camping and also incorporate cycling into these as well. Not that I got any advise from cycling mags.
You don't have to be a road racer or a MTBer to be a enthusiast.
mustang1
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- London, UK
I read Cyclist. Looking fwd to checking out the new may. Good show, thanks!
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smutchin
Cat 6 Racer
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We'll have group tests of women-specific bikes, components and kit in forthcoming issues (some already in progress).
Elybazza61
Guru
Mine came yesterday and had a quick look last night(in-between watching Only Connect and Moto Gp and getting wine and sausage rolls down me)and liked it;the Ridley helium getting a good review has me looking even more at my bank account and seeing if I can afford one(answers no at the moment).
Christopher
Über Member
Hope it won't have helment-saved-my-life-everyone-must-wear-one drivel as the letter of the week like this week's Cycling Weekly. Won't be buying that mag again! Might even write to the publisher...
There are no letters printed, as per Cyclist mag.
Christopher
Über Member
Ta. I will have a look then. TBH I liked most of the articles in the comic, just not so sure of the letters page.
