The women's model from Rock Machine uses the same frame as the men's Torrent and Manhattan hardtails. But the Catherine 70-27 courts the favor of female buyers with add-on parts specific to women, such as the saddle. The handling of this bike remains balanced thanks to a moderate geometry. When sitting in the saddle, the posture is neither overly sporty, nor uber-comfortable. This should make the Downcountry-Bike von Rock Machine suite the taste of most bikers. On the downhill, however, the Rock Machine Catherine 70-27 is left in the dust by its competitors. Caution when selecting the size: the Aluminium frame sizing runs small.