Originally Posted by
DC_United_Fan
My GF is 5'3" and says that going to a WSD frame made all the difference in the world. I guess everyone has individual fit issues...
This. WSD frames typically have shorter top tubes in relation to other measurements.
It's based on the assumption that women tend to have longer legs and shorter torso's than men of a similar height.
The data, however, doesn't confirm that on a broad population basis.
So if you have a short torso in relation to your overall height, a WSD bike may work well (whether you're male or female).
If you're a woman and don't have a comparitively short torso, then a WSD frame may not be the best fit for you.