Dutchy from Bristol

[summerdays]

Call in with him, and see his bikes and if I remember correctly a gate made from welded bike bits. He's just before the sharp bend if you are going towards Bristol, and I suspect that road will be busy in a few weeks time when they close the Badminton Road for resurfacing.

 

[summerdays]

I do.

@summerdays I knew there'd be another Bristolian turn up on this thread and drop some local gem! CC strikes again!

I don't know all the bike shops in Bristol but i do know that one, he does spoke repairs for Mr Summerdays bike.

 

[raleighnut]

Thanks yorksman, stuff to ponder.


The angle of the photos is a little misleading, they're not as straight as a typical UK bike, e.g.

Struggling to find a decent photo, but you see what I mean?

that shape bar is easy to get in Britain, they're called 'North road' bars and Oxford do em in ally (just put a set on my trike to replace the dreadful 'chopper' bars that came with it.

 

[Ganymede]

Decathlon have a store in Calais. This is the link to their town bikes, but they have others too:

http://www.decathlon.fr/F-10017-velos-ville

If you go and buy one, don't forget to do the Onion Johnny thing!

I just did a quick price comparison on the veloville Elops and it's cheaper in the UK! Shome mishtake, shurely?

 

[the_mikey]

Call in with him, and see his bikes and if I remember correctly a gate made from welded bike bits. He's just before the sharp bend if you are going towards Bristol, and I suspect that road will be busy in a few weeks time when they close the Badminton Road for resurfacing.

It was busy last night I dread to imagine it being busier.

 

[the_mikey]

Also, welcome to CycleChat from South Gloucestershire

 

[summerdays]

It was busy last night I dread to imagine it being busier.

It's to be closed for 4 days I think it was 13-16 Oct, there is a lot of traffic to find a different route.

 

[LordGrover]

Also, welcome to CycleChat from South Gloucestershire

We may be neighbours... I'm in chipping sodbury.

 

[paul04]

Hello

 

[Dark46]

Hi and welcome

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Hi and @LordGrover

If you want a traditional style bike, Dutch isn't the only option. Have a look at the range from Pashley (one of the few companies that still makes bikes in Britain): http://www.pashley.co.uk/

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Welcome!
I have a Dutch style bike - the one in my avatar. Made in Scotland, though
Bomb proof, but heavy.
Enjoy what bike you end up buying, and remember to post a picture

 

[Bryony]

 

[LordGrover]

Found a model from 2014 with a scratched frame at a knockdown price: CLICK.

Going to have a look and collect if okay tomorrow.

 

[LordGrover]

<<<SNIP>>>
They are the right sort of bikes for relaxed rides though:

Relaxed is what I do.

Not keen on stressed cycling, which is what I see most of on the roads hereabouts.