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Girls Bike

There is not much difference in terms of function between a girl’s bike and a boy’s bike. In fact, for many years women and men generally bought bicycles with the same frame. Even now, it is only necessary for a full grown woman to buy a different bicycle if she intends to ride for many miles.

Since most children take short trips on their bike, a girl’s bike has the same functionality as a boy’s bike. However, bike companies use different marketing methods to sell to girls. For example, since the public associates pink with femininity, most girl bikes are this color.

Some feminists object to marketing a girl’s bike in this way. They claim that attaching gender identity at an early age can be limiting. Still, many parents and girls find this irrelevant and simply enjoy having a pink bike with flowers painted on for decoration.

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