My mom just gave me this bike but it’s a women’s bike
My mom just gave me this bike because she got a new one but it’s a women’s bike, I’m a 15 year old boy so will people would judge me because it’s a women’s bike or no?
The only person judging is yourself. Get out there and ride!
Tophari on
No. People out there would kill for a bike like that. Put some stickers on it if you don’t like it.
MahatmaAndhi on
I would absolutely ride a woman’s bike if it fit. The geometry is different, but if it feels good, ride it. It’s a good bike!
Gr0ggy1 on
Adults who know will not and if they do it’s because of the nicer paint job.
Unlikely anyone else would recognize it.
kurai-samurai on
Women’s bikes have the best colour schemes anyway.
zorander6 on
99% of people either won’t notice or if they do notice they won’t care. 1% of people who “care” either won’t say anything or can be ignored. Of those who comment ask them to buy you a new bike and have a picture of an expensive bike.
SaxonyFarmer on
My 2nd bike is a Liv Alight because it fits and rides well. This is the Giant line of bikes designed for women. I’ve ridden this bike and my primary road bike nearly 8,000 miles so far this year.
So my advice is to adjust it for yourself, clean it up, lube the chain and cables, and go ride! If someone asks if you’re riding a women’s bike, tell them it’s your bike.
bigredbicycles on
Awesome bike to ride, thank you Mom. Also dudes pay for fancy pink and purple bikes, you just lucked out and got one for free.
Starfield00 on
I’m a grown man, and I wouldn’t have any issue riding this bike. Cool color, cause it’s unusual. It’s a good bike, ride it bro.
Klo9per4s on
Slam that stem and ride it, I would and I am straight male
MudProfessional3881 on
Thank you everyone who replied
TylerDenniston on
I’m pretty sure that there’s no difference between that bike and the same size Roubaix.
I think the color is nice. If the logo on the top tube is bothering you, ask if you can put some decals or handlebar wrap on the top tube. If anyone asks, it’s just there to protect against handlebar strikes.
queen_ravenx on
Bikes really arent gendered like that if it feels good go have fun and ride! Thats a nice bike u got there!
Valanor on
If the bike fits your height, nothing to worry about. Ride it.
Psychological-Scar53 on
I rode a Diamondback Lux Sport 27.5 for a long time. It was a nice color blue, lightweight and felt good. Don’t let the fact that a bike is a “woman’s” bike. The one in the pic is a nice color, looks like it is carbon fiber and will ride nice.
Regular_Progress_728 on
Just got done going for a ride! That’s a quality bike! Ride it.
randomjersey on
The bike won’t notice!
Outrageous-Debate-64 on
Just find a funny joke you can tell people if they try to break your balls. I would have no idea though.
Outrageous-Debate-64 on
Just find a funny joke you can tell people if they try to break your balls. I would have no idea though.
tchunk on
Great colourway, easier to mount and dismount, good spec and its free. Absolute score!
HBKdfw on
Specialized Dolce is a sweet bike and has an extra gear on the front chain ring compared to other road bikes.
If your friends give you grief it’s because you’re dropping them on your climbs.
BD-TxState on
So I will (potentially) disagree with some people here. Woman’s road bikes (can) have slightly different frame geometry to accommodate woman’s shorter legs. If the bike feels boxy no matter how high you raise the seat post, that could be why. But if it feels good, send it.
-source back in college I sold and fit road bikes at a bike shop that specialized in higher end road bikes.
HBKdfw on
Specialized Dolce is a sweet bike and has an extra gear on the front chain ring compared to other road bikes.
If your friends give you grief it’s because you’re dropping them on your climbs.
Crusader63 on
I literally wouldn’t notice and nobody else will either. And if they did they wouldn’t care. A free bike is a free bike. Especially in good condition.
SchizzleBritches on
So long as it fits you, ride it! You could always cover some of the stickers with helicopter tape if you want to. Someone would have to be really studying it to know the difference.
rapalosaur on
No one would even know. Throw stickers on it and make it yours.
firestrollwithme on
All that matters is if it fits
firestrollwithme on
All that matters is if it fits
PiggypPiggyyYaya on
Aww hell noo. That bike has woman written all over it. Seriously though, they are practically the same bike. It’s just a matter of fit. The only reason this could be a problem for you is that it might be too small depending on you’re height and inseem.
Jlx_27 on
Those who will judge you are fragile themselves.
rogerthat-overandout on
I had a pink bicycle for a while (Pink fixed gear) No one cared or said anything. It was on special and the frame fit good.
krispy7 on
Most people won’t notice.
Anyone who notices will likely not care.
Anyone who cares is weird, but if they ask and you freely admit it like it’s the most obvious natural thing in the world, you’ll come off as based.
Definitely ride it. It’s a great color.
BarkleEngine on
The only thing which matters is it the right size for you.
velokoch on
If it fits, ride like the wind!!!
StairwellTO on
I’ll take it!
pdxwanker on
I am a very short dude.
I have had a few women’s bikes.
Usually the saddle sucks.
Other than that just ride it.
That one looks to be in really good shape, I’d be stoked.
Senior_You_6725 on
Are you a woman? Because if your mom gave it to you then it’s your bike, so unless you are a woman, it isn’t a woman’s bike.
Jkmarvin2020 on
No, that is not a womens bike by any means. It may be to short for you though.
mikeabikea on
Dang, I’d love to rip around on that bike! I’ll never leave my true ride but I always have time for town laps on beautiful bike. Ride it, if you get home smiling and want to do it again….
ThrillHouse405 on
My husband got his cat 2 upgrade on a women’s bike.
He wanted the purple frame.
TheTapeDeck on
Saw a dude friend of mine burn past me on a Liv bike this summer. Bike’s a bike.
ShockinglyMilgram on
Will someone give you shit? Most certainly. Is it a dope bike in a great color? Yep. No one can talk shit when you’re faster than them
Rock_Spyrax on
A bike is a bike. I used to ride a Dolce. It was great, but a bit too small. I do miss it.
Freddy7665 on
If I fits, I sits
Freddy7665 on
If I fits, I sits
sp1der11 on
Who cares about the bike, there’s a dog in frame.
totallyshould on
I’d say it’s a much nicer bike than most of us (certainly myself) were riding at 15. Take good care of it, you’ll probably outgrow it before long, but in the meanwhile you can get some good riding in.
Disastrous-Count-887 on
Bro it’s a brand name Specialized, you’re lucky to get that bike at your age. If your friends knows about bikes, they will be jealous.
ahelper on
It was a woman’s bike and now it’s yours.
Germandaniel on
Does it fit you? Are you just over five feet tall? These are the important things to ask.
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The only person judging is yourself. Get out there and ride!
No. People out there would kill for a bike like that. Put some stickers on it if you don’t like it.
I would absolutely ride a woman’s bike if it fit. The geometry is different, but if it feels good, ride it. It’s a good bike!
Adults who know will not and if they do it’s because of the nicer paint job.
Unlikely anyone else would recognize it.
Women’s bikes have the best colour schemes anyway.
99% of people either won’t notice or if they do notice they won’t care. 1% of people who “care” either won’t say anything or can be ignored. Of those who comment ask them to buy you a new bike and have a picture of an expensive bike.
My 2nd bike is a Liv Alight because it fits and rides well. This is the Giant line of bikes designed for women. I’ve ridden this bike and my primary road bike nearly 8,000 miles so far this year.
So my advice is to adjust it for yourself, clean it up, lube the chain and cables, and go ride! If someone asks if you’re riding a women’s bike, tell them it’s your bike.
Awesome bike to ride, thank you Mom. Also dudes pay for fancy pink and purple bikes, you just lucked out and got one for free.
I’m a grown man, and I wouldn’t have any issue riding this bike. Cool color, cause it’s unusual. It’s a good bike, ride it bro.
Slam that stem and ride it, I would and I am straight male
Thank you everyone who replied
I’m pretty sure that there’s no difference between that bike and the same size Roubaix.
I think the color is nice. If the logo on the top tube is bothering you, ask if you can put some decals or handlebar wrap on the top tube. If anyone asks, it’s just there to protect against handlebar strikes.
Bikes really arent gendered like that if it feels good go have fun and ride! Thats a nice bike u got there!
If the bike fits your height, nothing to worry about. Ride it.
I rode a Diamondback Lux Sport 27.5 for a long time. It was a nice color blue, lightweight and felt good. Don’t let the fact that a bike is a “woman’s” bike. The one in the pic is a nice color, looks like it is carbon fiber and will ride nice.
Just got done going for a ride! That’s a quality bike! Ride it.
The bike won’t notice!
Just find a funny joke you can tell people if they try to break your balls. I would have no idea though.
Just find a funny joke you can tell people if they try to break your balls. I would have no idea though.
Great colourway, easier to mount and dismount, good spec and its free. Absolute score!
Specialized Dolce is a sweet bike and has an extra gear on the front chain ring compared to other road bikes.
If your friends give you grief it’s because you’re dropping them on your climbs.
So I will (potentially) disagree with some people here. Woman’s road bikes (can) have slightly different frame geometry to accommodate woman’s shorter legs. If the bike feels boxy no matter how high you raise the seat post, that could be why. But if it feels good, send it.
-source back in college I sold and fit road bikes at a bike shop that specialized in higher end road bikes.
Specialized Dolce is a sweet bike and has an extra gear on the front chain ring compared to other road bikes.
If your friends give you grief it’s because you’re dropping them on your climbs.
I literally wouldn’t notice and nobody else will either. And if they did they wouldn’t care. A free bike is a free bike. Especially in good condition.
So long as it fits you, ride it! You could always cover some of the stickers with helicopter tape if you want to. Someone would have to be really studying it to know the difference.
No one would even know. Throw stickers on it and make it yours.
All that matters is if it fits
All that matters is if it fits
Aww hell noo. That bike has woman written all over it. Seriously though, they are practically the same bike. It’s just a matter of fit. The only reason this could be a problem for you is that it might be too small depending on you’re height and inseem.
Those who will judge you are fragile themselves.
I had a pink bicycle for a while (Pink fixed gear) No one cared or said anything. It was on special and the frame fit good.
Most people won’t notice.
Anyone who notices will likely not care.
Anyone who cares is weird, but if they ask and you freely admit it like it’s the most obvious natural thing in the world, you’ll come off as based.
Definitely ride it. It’s a great color.
The only thing which matters is it the right size for you.
If it fits, ride like the wind!!!
I’ll take it!
I am a very short dude.
I have had a few women’s bikes.
Usually the saddle sucks.
Other than that just ride it.
That one looks to be in really good shape, I’d be stoked.
Are you a woman? Because if your mom gave it to you then it’s your bike, so unless you are a woman, it isn’t a woman’s bike.
No, that is not a womens bike by any means. It may be to short for you though.
Dang, I’d love to rip around on that bike! I’ll never leave my true ride but I always have time for town laps on beautiful bike. Ride it, if you get home smiling and want to do it again….
My husband got his cat 2 upgrade on a women’s bike.
He wanted the purple frame.
Saw a dude friend of mine burn past me on a Liv bike this summer. Bike’s a bike.
Will someone give you shit? Most certainly. Is it a dope bike in a great color? Yep. No one can talk shit when you’re faster than them
A bike is a bike. I used to ride a Dolce. It was great, but a bit too small. I do miss it.
If I fits, I sits
If I fits, I sits
Who cares about the bike, there’s a dog in frame.
I’d say it’s a much nicer bike than most of us (certainly myself) were riding at 15. Take good care of it, you’ll probably outgrow it before long, but in the meanwhile you can get some good riding in.
Bro it’s a brand name Specialized, you’re lucky to get that bike at your age. If your friends knows about bikes, they will be jealous.
It was a woman’s bike and now it’s yours.
Does it fit you? Are you just over five feet tall? These are the important things to ask.