Good points, but the last 3 times I have been in an Evans I have been served by a female, so maybe it is happening. Now is the shortest due to females not wanting the jobs, or males not employing them.
Women in cycling
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welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
When I was looking for a bike, I went to my LBS. After telling him what I wanted a bike for, he showed me a giant escape step through womens hybrid. That was the only bike he thought i should have
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classic33
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But if you don't get the chance to see it, would you consider its because its not worthwile putting up there in the first place, which is why its not shown.
When did you last see a female cycle mechanic/technichian in a bike shop?
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Why do the large numbers watch the mens cycling. Is it not seen as just entertainment as well? I don't think so.
Crack on, I'm enjoying reading Screenman's market forces view of meeting women's needs.
Did you slap him, you should have.
jefmcg
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This is exactly what I am talking about. 1970s sexist humour makes this place pretty unwelcoming to women.
And pretty irrelevant. It may be that men are intimidated in cookware shops staffed by women, but take that to http://www.goodfoodforum.com/. Most bike shops are staffed by men, and it can be quite hard to make them take you seriously. Which I don't bother to do, I just take my business elsewhere.
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
To be honest, I hadnt been on a bike in 45 years, so I didn't know what to do.
I know of only a few women who watch cycling on TV, but I know a lot of men who do. But then again all of those already ride bikes, and too fast in some cases.
Spinney
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The reaction to that kind of attitude depends very much on the self-confidence of the woman concerned. I would have no trouble explaining the error of his ways (and I'm guessing WD managed to do so as well! 
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But a newcomer to cycling, or one without (shock, horror) a male partner/friend along to 'supervise' could easily end up being sold the wrong kind of bike. Even if someone reads up about it, it is all too easy to be persuaded that you have misunderstood and that this, madam, is the bike you really want.
).But a newcomer to cycling, or one without (shock, horror) a male partner/friend along to 'supervise' could easily end up being sold the wrong kind of bike. Even if someone reads up about it, it is all too easy to be persuaded that you have misunderstood and that this, madam, is the bike you really want.
jefmcg
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I think my experience was worse. I went to several shops, and said "I'm looking for a drop bar commuter" IE the only thing I was specifying was that it should have drop bars, everything else was open for discussion. At at least 2 places (Decathlon and Pearson) they immediately started showing me flat barred bikes.
Well I bought a male bike [I assume] because that's what I liked and that's what fitted. Talking to the rest of the female participants at a recent sportive that was also their choice. Maybe there is no problem ? Or just one imagined by men. Why don't you get on with your own business and stop worrying about ours !
Please accept my apologies, although I doubt you will.
Surely if you are intimidated then you just find a shop with female assistance.
Spinney
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The reaction to that kind of attitude depends very much on the self-confidence of the woman concerned. I would have no trouble explaining the error of his ways (and I'm guessing WD managed to do so as well!
Oops, I'm wrong! Bet she could now, though!
