Mountain bikes were originally poorly modified road bikes meant to handle gravel and dirt surfaces. On top of that, women had to ride bikes that were more suitable for their male counterparts. However, this has all changed, and mainstream bicycle manufactures such as Trek and Cannondale manufacture mountain bikes that feature frames and components specifically designed for women's comfort and performance enhancement.
Trek Bicycles Fuel EX-8
The Fuel EX-8 from Trek Bicycles is an aluminum frame mountain bike designed to handle diverse terrain, whether it be mountains or single-track trails. Shimano components make up the Fuel EX-8 drivetrain. Bontrager supplies the major components of the Fuel EX-8, the seat, handlebars and stem. The Fuel EX-8 has suspension on the front and rear of the bike for comfort, as well as precision handling. The bike features a hydraulic braking system, and disk brakes fore and aft.
Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc
The Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc is an entry-level mountain bike with a comfortable rider's cockpit --- an important feature for all riders, but especially those new to riding. Although it weighs 28.5 lbs., the Hardrock accelerates nicely on the flats and steeps. Specialized uses A1 butted aluminum for the Hardrock's frame, providing strength and rigidity. SRAM supplies the majority of the Hardrock's transmission, with Specialized using their own components for the rider's cockpit.
Pivot Mach 4 Women
Pivot creates bicycles that focus on effective power transition from the rider to the ground. Therefore, Pivot makes bikes with some of the stiffest frames on the market. The Mach 4 is fast, responsive and stable due in part to the 4 inches of available suspension travel. The frame is hydro-formed aluminum, weighing in at 26 lbs. Shimano components make up the bike's drivetrain, and there's a plethora of parts on the bike from other manufacturers.
Kona Cadabra
Trail, single-track and rugged terrain riders will appreciate the Kona Cadabra. The Kona sports a self-adjusting link system from 4 to 6.4 inches, making sure there is enough travel in the suspension to handle whatever is underneath the machine. The steel scandium frame, which adds to the Cadabra's overall stiffness, ensures that power effectively travels from the rider to the ground. A fox float rear shock and fork up front assists with comfort, agility and climbing ability. Shimano supplies the drivetrain components, with Kona and WTB parts completing the rider's cockpit. The Cadabra weighs 31 lbs., which is slightly on the heavy side.
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