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designs for women off-road down to the dirty details fine-tuned suspension whenever possible we have made sure that our forks and rear shocks are adjustable or tuned specifically for women the future shockŪ and afr shocks on all safire models have specially tuned brains with lighter thresholds that ensure not only the most balanced ride possible but optimal efficiency and suspension behavior for women s lower center of gravity and generally lighter weight woman meets trail bicycles and components designed and engineered for female trail riders the big picture women s-specific frames specially calculated designs for women geometry puts you in the most efficient and stable position on the bike and since we know that women on average are lighter at any given height we create smaller diameter tubing on all carbon and alloy women s frames this means more compliance and lighter overall bike weights for you women s-specific components brakes ­ smaller diameter rotors on all disc brake models give you more control and modulation gears ­ wide range gears and low gear ratios enable you to conquer every hill and ride with greater ease handlebars ­ narrower length handlebars for added comfort and stability for narrower shoulders grips ­ narrower diameter grips add control for women s smaller hands saddles ­ you ll find designs for women body geometry saddles on all of our women s bikes all bg saddles have been medically proven to relieve soft tissue pressure and support the sit bones for added comfort 114 115 www.specialized.com women s off-road

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