Thus women will tend to have a longer stretch to the handlebars, and a greater propensity for numb hands, sore shoulders, and sore neck. The easiest adaptation for this problem is a handlebar stem with about an inch shorter extension than is standard on a man's frame. But since that correction may have already been done, don't race out for a new stem unless you're having numb hand problems with yours. But do pay attention on the training rides. The other place girls are shaped different from boys is at the seat.
Saddles designed for men are somewhat too narrow for most women's comfort.
Several saddle makers now sell saddles made to fit women. Don't settle for a saddle that's not right. Another potential motor mount problem is numb hands. It comes from too much weight on your hands in the same position for too long. If your little finger and the outside of your ring finger go numb, that's cyclist's palsy.