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“The empowerment theme is a big one in women’s cycling at the moment. Done well, the range of women’s riding desires and experiences gain visibility, traction and respect. Done badly, conversations descend into debates about product names, colour choices and whether ‘women’s specific’ products are really necessary.

“The Specialized Rumor Evo 29 rises above debates about what women’s riding should or shouldn’t be and lets ladies’ actions do the talking instead. Besides, anyone shelling out nearly $6K for a bike is likely to be more interested in how it rides than how it looks. If you were to rank the Rumor’s success on an empowerment scale of 1-10, it sends the measuring system through the roof and into outer space.”

I enjoyed every minute on board this bike. Read the full review on Flow Mountain Bike.

Image: Wade Lewis

It’s an exciting time to be a mountain biker. Trail networks are rapidly on the up, participation is growing so fast it’s becoming mainstream and there are more choices for equipment than ever before. For women, this growth means more companies are establishing a range of bikes that meet the diverse needs of female riders.

Specialized are a brand who have been developing a women’s range long before other companies have felt confident in selling to this half of the market. Their 2015 range takes the research and product development of years past, and pushes the boundaries of bike design heading into the future. I was wrapped to be invited to the 2015 Australia and New Zealand product launch on the Gold Coast this month to report on these new bikes for Flow Mountain Bike.Continue reading “The Era, the Rumor Evo + other highlights from the Specialized 2015 launch”