Choosing a new women’s mountain bike is a difficult decision for most women. Mountain bikes vary in price drastically, from relatively inexpensive to very expensive. Being honest with yourself as to how often you will actually ride helps in deciding how much to spend. If this is your first women’s mountain bike staring out with a inexpensive bikes makes sense.
I have outlined the 5 best mountain bikes for a woman for 2009. I have included different prices to fit your needs.
1. Trek WSD 8000 women’s mountain bike
Retail approximately price $1,979
Red Aluminum frame that is available in four frame sizes 14.5, 15.5, 16.5 17.5
The Trek WSD 8000 is a 9 speed bike perfect for trail riding.
The Trek company makes outstanding mountain for women.
You can view more about the Trek WSD 8000 and see the complete mountain bike line for women here
Gary Fisher Genesisters Women’s mountain bikes are considered by many as the best by many.
2. Gary Fisher HiFi GS women’s mountain bike retails for approximately $1869. The HiFi GS comes in a very pretty blue color.
Available in 3 different sizes for women: 14 inches, 15.5 inches and 17.5 inches. You can view the Gary Fisher HiFi GS here The Gary Fisher HiFi GS was named best woman’s mountain bike by Bicycling magazine in May, 2007. You can read more here
If you want a Gary Fisher woman’s mountain bike but want to spend less, you can still get a high quality bike.
3. The Gary Fisher Marlin GS women’s mountain bike retails for approximately $709. The Marlin GS comes in a light green color and has a
Aluminum body. The Marlin GS women’s mountain bike is a good bike to start out with. To view the Gary Fisher Marlin GS click here
The main differences between the HiFi GS and the Marlin Gs are you get very good rear shocks with the Hifi. Another notable difference is better brakeset with the HiFi. Be sure to check out the complete Gary Fisher 2009 women’s mountain bike line.
4. Scott Contessa 30 women’s mountain bike retails for approximately $896
Scott Contessa 30 is available in five frame sizes: extra small, small, medium, large and extra large. The Scott Contessa 30 is a alloy frame that is white and gold colored. It has attractive details in the graphics that are eye catching to a woman.
You can view the Scott Contessa 30 women’s mountain bike here
5. 2009 Mongoose Kaldi Women’s mountain bike
The Mongoose Kaldi is a great entry level women’s mountain bike that retails for approximately $399. The Mongoose Kaldi is available in both small and medium frame size.
The 2009 Mongoose Kaldi has a Gray aluminum frame. This mountain bike offers women great Mongoose quality without going over your budget.
You can view the bike here
One thing to keep in mind when looking for a women’s mountain bike, depending on your height and build, you may consider going with a men’s mountain bike in a small frame size. If you are above average height this may be a great option for you.
Sources
http://www.fisherbikes.com/news/article/43
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/women/mountain/8000wsd/
http://www.fisherbikes.com/bike/compare/components/marlin-gs/hifi-gs//
http://www.mongoose.com/usa/eng/mtn/Products/Mountain/Commuter/Kaldi/Details/2682-M9KALSF-Kaldi-Single-Womens
http://scottusa.com/gb_en/product/245/846/contessa_30
http://www.fisherbikes.com/bike/model/hifi-gs/detail
www.fisherbikes.com/bike/model/marlin-gs/detail
