Why do male bicycles have the bar across when the female bikes don't?

Question

Why do male bicycles have the bar across when the female bikes don't?

Answer 1

I wish I knew thats what i've been wondering

Answer 2

The crossbar on men's bikes is for structural strength.  

On ladies bikes it was modified to accommodate skirts, and the top tube became a second tube that ran lower and allowed the skirt to stay down.

Not many women ride bikes in skirts anymore, but that's how it got started.

Answer 3

I guess it's because of the skirts or the long ankle length dresses worn by the ladies of the "g*y 90's"

It has to be. Think about it. Doesn't it seem to be backwards as far as a slight injury occuring when coming down on the bar.

Answer 4

i think it is sumthing to do with women wearing dresses