Women's hardtail mountain bikes
Mountain biking is no longer a purely male domain. You can see more and more women in the terrain and on the trails. World champion and Olympic champion Sabine Spitz has certainly contributed to the fact that biking is becoming increasingly popular with women. Manufacturers are taking this into account by producing bikes with special frames and colors for women. Women's hardtail mountain bikes are specially adapted to the female anatomy. The top tube is usually shortened a little to accommodate women's shorter upper bodies. This makes the riding position more comfortable and the upper body does not have to be bent as far forward, which can be very tiring and exhausting in the long run. When designing the frame geometry of hardtails, manufacturers make sure that smaller women can also find their perfect MTB hardtail. For example, in addition to the 27.5-inch and 29-inch frames, there are also smaller 26-inch models, which are almost no longer available for men.
The right hardtail for every woman
In our wide selection of women's hardtails, you are sure to find the right bike in the right size and the most beautiful color, from the €450 aluminum entry-level model to the €3500 carbon racer! But if not, just take a look at the men's hardtails. Many women, especially those who are a little larger, prefer men's mountain bikes.
26, 27.5 or 29 inches? What wheel size should it be?
| Criterion | 26 inch | 27.5 inch | 29 inch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smooth running | ★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Stiffness | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rollover behavior | ★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Weight | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★ |
| Acceleration | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★ |
| Agility | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★ |