Eddy Merckx is one of the few companies making a Womens Specific frame that you would actually ride. That's not to say others aren't doing it too. We'll get to them later.
It's just that historically, womens specific bikes have been fair adaptations of existing frame geometry. This isn't necessarily a bad way to begin to take on women's specific geometry. It does allow us to see what works and move forward with increasingly better information.
The demand for womens specific bikes is now beginning to push the market, we see womens specific branded bikes with higher end componentry. As a result of all this, we have the benefit of free market competition. More bike manufacturers will work harder for our dollar.
The developments in the world of womens cycling are pretty exciting. Thank you to every woman who rode for hours with a less than optimal saddle/chamois combo, uncomfortably bridging the expanse of an excessive top tube, forcing herself to become a better descender because getting to the brake levers was a stretch. If it weren't for you we'd never have a women's frame.
The EFX -1 is a carbon frame set that sold as a complete bike with components that are good enough to train, race and charity ride with. You can, of course customize the EFX-1 at wrenchscience.com When you take a close look at the geometry you can see that the top tube has been shortened but there are a number of significant changes that retain the ride quality the E-series line intended. This bike will excel at climbing/descending and distribute your sprint effort effectively.
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