The Maverick range of bikes is designed for recreational XC riders and people just getting into the sport of mountain biking. The Maverick 1.0 women’s bike is distinguished by such features as an aluminum hardtail frame with a 1-1/8-inch Zero Stack headtube, an RST 191-T7 fork with 80mm of travel, a Shimano TX30 rear derailleur with Shimano EF-50 EZ-Fire shifters, alloy linear pull brakes, an SRAM PG-730 7-speed cassette, ITS Ninja tires, and a WTB Speed V Sport SE saddle. Specifications:Frame: 6063 aluminum hardtail frame with 1-1/8-inch Zero Stack headtube, formed downtube, replaceable derailleur hanger, and international disc brake mount Rear shock: N/A Fork: RST 191-T7, 80mm travel Handlebar: Steel riserbar Stem: Steel Headset: Threadless steel BB: Sealed cartridge Crank: Suntour XCC T102 Rings: 42/34/24T steel Pedals: Resin platform Chain: KMC Z-51 Saddle: WTB Speed V Sport SE Seat post: Alloy micro adjust Front hub: Alloy QR, 36H Rear hub: Alloy QR, 36H Front derailleur: E-Thirteen STS Guide with 36T bash guard Rear derailleur: Shimano TX30 Shifter: Shimano EF-50 EZ-Fire Cassette: SRAM PG-730, 12/32, 7 speed Brakes: Alloy linear pull Brake lever: Shimano EF-50 EZ-Fire Rim: Alloy with brushed sidewalls Spokes: 14G Tires: ITS Ninja, 26 x 2.1 inches Size: 13.5, 15.5, 17.5, and 19.5 inches Colors: Purple, ice blue Weight: 31.3 pounds (purple), 30.9 pounds (ice blue) Amazon.com Bicycle Buying GuideFinding the Right Bike To really enjoy cycling, it’s important to find a bicycle that works for you. Here are some things to keep in mind when you’re in the market for a new bike: The Right Ride In general, bikes are broken down into three major categories:Road and Racing Bikes–As a general rule, road and racing are built for speed and longer distances on paved surfaces. Thinner tires, lightweight 29-inch (700c) wheels, and drop bars that allow for a more aerodynamic position are the norm. Most road bikes, regardless of price, offer many gears for tackl (more…)