FITNESS Gear Guide: The Best Biking Gear

Michael Kraus

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By Lisa Jhung and Julia Savacool

Get a handle on everything you need to spin with speed and style.

Ride On: The Best Bike

Whether you're pedaling to work or through a workout, the Trek 1.1 WSD gives you the comfort of a cruiser with all the perks of a performance racer at a fraction of the price. It is built to suit the female form; the women-specific design modifications include a shorter top tube to distribute your weight evenly and comfortably between your hips and hands. And the reach-adjustable levers fit more naturally in women's smaller hands, so it's less work to brake and shift gears. ($660, trekbikes.com for stores)

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yogacookies wrote:

Um, I'm 5'9 and the Trek 1.1 WSD bike didn't work out well for me at all. Actually, none of their women's bikes do. I'm too long for it. Instead, I purchased the Trek 7.3 FX (Men's bike) and it's the perfect fit. Hope this helps for you other taller ladies out there.

10/26/2010 11:56:40 AM Report Abuse