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LAURA’S SCOTT CONTESSA RANSOM 910

£4,949 / 29in / scott-sports.com

In the world of women’s cycling, it’s an oft-heard quip that brands are quick to ‘shrink it and pink it’ when producing women-specific kit. But when it comes to women-specific bikes, the current trend is simply to take the men’s version and, if not pink it, at least find another soft pastel shade.

And with more brands moving away from specific women’s ranges, there are generally fewer options

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