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Originally Posted by Bnerges

I am looking to spend about $700. Comparing the components on the Specialized Myka HT Elite to the Gary Fisher Marlin Disc, it looks to me like the Marlin is a better buy (links below). My question: Is it important for a woman to have a bike designed for a woman or does it matter?

Any recommendations between/about these two bikes would be greatly appreciated.

Specialized:
http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=33035

Gary Fisher:
http://www.fisherbikes.com/bike/model/marlin-disc

It only matters if it matters. WSD bikes tend to be more important for petite women (5'2") and smaller in my experience. Nevertheless have her ride everything in the shop or in several shops.

Also be willing to spend a little more to get better, i.e. lighter, components. Women don't have the muscle mass us guys do and a 30lb bike is a significant amount of their body weight. Try riding an 80 lb bike and see how much fun it would be.

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