There’s really no denying the differences between men and women. The physical differences between the sexes have long dictated the need for different sized and shaped clothing and sporting equipment: so why should mountain bikes be any different? These days mountain bike designers are noting the differences. Most mountain bike manufacturers now offer women specific designs- WSD for short. Orange mountain bikes’ take on the perfect bike for the female form comes in the shape of the Diva, which has been carefully designed by the brains at Orange mountain bikes to suit the female physique, offering the kind of confidence and comfort in a ride that just isn’t possible for a smaller lady rider on a traditional bike.

Female riders will be in no doubt about why WSD bikes are such a necessity. Traditional mountain bike shape and geometry forces female riders into an uncomfortable stretched position, offering them an unwieldy ride. The Diva models from Orange mountain bikes are purposely designed to give back control and the ensuing confidence on the trails.

Orange mountain bikes have made the Diva available in both a hardtail model and the Five Diva, which is a full suspension model. Both models feature ‘the perfect geometry for the smaller feminine physique. The designers at Orange mountain bikes created the Diva with the aim of centring the rider on the bike, producing good balance and a stable ride. The models feature a shorter top tube and a steeper seat tube angle, pushing the rider forward over the bike. This means her weight is kept on the front end of the bike, giving her a more confident riding position. The bikes provide manoeuvrability and controlled climbs.

These bikes can accommodate riders under 5 feet tall and are perfectly tailored to the female rider. The beauty is in the fact that Orange Mountain bikes have not skimped on technology.