Leanna - If I put my hands closer together, even just and inch or so, it was fine. That's about what the womens does. He just wanted me to see how that style rode, because that's the style I wanted. the women's 09s weren't in yet. We will go in for full measurments and fittings for both our bikes next week. Good point, though. Porper fit makes a world of difference. In fact, he told me if that my bike did not fit me right when I came in, he owuldn't seel it to me. :O Not that I want one that doesn't fit right, but it sounds like he can get some real air heads in there.