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Bikes and accessories

A female perspective on bikes, fit and accessories.

Bike Review - Specialized Dolce

We test ride the Specialized Dolce Comp road bike

Bike Review - Sub Sublime

We test ride the Sublime.2 commuter bike

Bike Review - Vivente Rosa

We test ride the Vivente Rosa road bike

Eye candy for the discerning rider

Bikes as a fashion accessory? Why not! We showcase a few of the prettiest rides on the market.

Finding the right bike shop

Bicycle Network Victoria recognise the important role an effective specialist bike store plays in getting more people cycling more often

Finding the right fit: four womens' stories

Finding a bike that fits well can be quite a challenge if you don't match the average (read: male) body size and shape. It's even harder if you're small. Here four women talk about how they tackled the issue

If the bike fits...

Why do so many women find it difficult to find a bike that fits well and why does it matter? Nicola Dunnicliff-Wells explores the issues around getting a good fit

The right bike for the job

A MTB is of little use if what you want is a bike to take to market, writes Jeanette Acland