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    Just got this women’s 2012 57 ruby. I’m about 5’10”, I clear the top bar when standing over it flat footed, and I think I could turn this into an alright men’s bike. Any tips on what to change? (I’m pretty new to road bikes)

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    2. mayorlittlefinger on

      You may want lights and more reflectivity for safety on a mostly black bike

    3. otismcotis on

      Geometry should be alright for someone your size. I’m also 5’10” and probably want to go one size down, but you can make it work. My GF has this bike in a 51 cm and one thing I noticed is how tall the top tube bearing cover is, leads to an even more upright riding posture than the spec sheet would suggest.

    4. joeyg151785 on

      There really is no such thing as a women’s bike or a men’s bike. As long as it’s comfortable and it works for you it’s the Bike for you.

    5. brentalfloss710 on

      Hey dude I’m a dude and I ride a Dawes Sheila “womens” road bike. Been my daily for over a year now. Love it

    7. NicePlanetWeHad on

      Some women use narrower handlebars than on the same sized men’s bikes, but I believe(?) that this bike has 42cm bar width stock.

    8. ifulbd on

      I was a Hybrid bike and MTB rider for decades, until I bought my first road bike last year at the age of 56. It was used but well maintained and came with a Specialized Romin Evo saddle. The most comfortable saddle I’ve ever ridden. Was comfortable from the first ride, even without padded shorts.

    9. AlbertTheHorse on

      So…does pink make it women’s? I mean at this point that’s about the only indicator.

    10. murphysfriend on

      The Rules of The Velominati; rule # 25 states; “The bikes on top of your car should be worth more than the car.” 🤪🤣😝

    11. illimitable1 on

      Those colors and that saddle require a coochie snorcher.

      Sorry, it can’t be fixed.

      (/sarcasm)

    13. Marki_the_arbiter on

      For the love of god get rid of this phone bag on the center of the frame

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