Are you looking forward to taking up a new hobby this summer that is going to get you outside and having fun new adventures? There are so many excellent ways to ensure that you get both the exercise and the activities that make summer weather so perfect. If you like to spend time with friends and family when you go outside, summer is a great time to learn a team sport that everyone can enjoy together, like ultimate frisbee or bocce ball, or exciting activities like hiking or lake kayaking. Whatever gets you outside is going to ensure that you have the chance to improve your health and wellness with regular exercise and a chance to do something fun and exciting. If you know you want to get out on the trails but want more than just the satisfaction of hiking, there is no time like the present to try out your local mountain biking trails! It doesn’t have to be hard to find the perfect women’s mountain bike to fit your needs.
What should you look for in an ideal mountain bike? First and foremost, it needs to be your size. Mountain bikes come in all shapes and sizes. A women’s mountain bike is going to be built specifically with your proportions in mind, but every woman is different! Make sure to carefully take your measurements and consider the frame that is going to be most comfortable and safest for you to ride. Since comfort is important during a long ride, it’s a good idea to consider things like saddle size and dimensions, in addition to added features like mud guards, kick stands and racks for your water bottles and other essential gear.
In addition to the frame and wheel sizes, you also need to consider the bike’s weight! A heavy bike is going to be harder to pedal, harder to get up and down off of your car rack and trickier to navigate those fun parts of the trail. Quality is important, but so is considering your strength to weigh ratio when looking for the best possible choice for your body and your style. While you are shopping, make sure to consider the price tag as well; mountain bikes can get very expensive very quickly, and when you are starting out it’s a good idea to keep the bells and whistles to a minimum while you decide on what’s important to you. We are always here to help you shop!