Falwheeler
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Falmouth Cornwall
Not sure of you budget but what about one of these http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/pro...step-thru-13?bct=browse/bicycles/womens-bikes
Am I seeking the impossible?
- Thread starter Vic123
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- Location
- Glasgow
That's my dream bike
I know the guy that makes them, he let me try one at the Scottish Bike Show last year.
It's about £ 900 though
mickle
innit
- Location
- 53.933606, -1.076131
Except light. It weighs a ton.
- Location
- Glasgow
You reckon? I thought it was quite light. Then again I routinely move beer kegs around
mickle
innit
- Location
- 53.933606, -1.076131
Beg bikes are pretty lush. But actually, i believe you are trying to tick too many boxes. Fully equipped? Hub gears and brakes? Cheap? Lightweight?
biggs682
Touch it up and ride it
- Location
- Northamptonshire
i think a lot of people are looking or asking for too much from life in general never mind just from there bikes
What about a Batavus? Well priced and seems close to what you are looking for?
http://www.dutchbikeshop.co.uk/bike/batavus-nice Ticks most of your boxes and reasonably priced.
http://www.dutchbikeshop.co.uk/bike/the-batavus-old-dutch Very traditional looking and under £400, but 3 speed as standard. You might be able to specify a hub gear upgrade and still keep it well under £500?
46a Pier Road,
Littlehampton,
WEST SUSSEX
BN17 5LW
01903 730089
http://www.dutchbikeshop.co.uk/bike/batavus-nice Ticks most of your boxes and reasonably priced.
http://www.dutchbikeshop.co.uk/bike/the-batavus-old-dutch Very traditional looking and under £400, but 3 speed as standard. You might be able to specify a hub gear upgrade and still keep it well under £500?
46a Pier Road,
Littlehampton,
WEST SUSSEX
BN17 5LW
01903 730089
summerdays
Cycling in the sun
- Location
- Bristol
You can't help but dream though
Have your dream bike built here http://www.paulusquiros.net/
The last time I was down collecting my bike I saw the most fantastic ladies bike. Will probably blow your budget to bits, but will be a bike for life.
The last time I was down collecting my bike I saw the most fantastic ladies bike. Will probably blow your budget to bits, but will be a bike for life.
MacB
Lover of things that come in 3's
- Location
- Farnborough, Hampshire
Off the peg I make Mickle right and there's no way you're going to get what you want and match cheap/light/low maintenance. Even if you removed the budget restraint I can't see you getting a bike that weighed much under 30lbs. For example:-
for £3-4k you could put together a rohloff/dynamo combo on a lightweight frame but you'd struggle to get the bare bones in at much under 26lbs. Then you'd need to add another 5lbs for chaincase, mudguards, rack etc. The best you could do, and still spend a fortune, would be with a 3 speed hub gear but that then limits you for useage.
If price is the biggie then I'd look out for a secondhand frame with horizontal dropouts that could accommodate a hub gear wheel of your choice. But even then all the bits are going to mount up unless you're really lucky.
Personally I'd bite the bullet, spend a bit more and aim for something with a bit more versatility. Step outside your opening spec a bit and buy something off the peg that could be modified as parts wear out to match your needs. Maybe look for a cheap 26"/29er with the frame fittings you need and adjustable dropouts. I know Halfords had some good deals on Voodoo bikes as I nearly got one for one of my sons. If you get the adjustable dropouts then you can always fit a hub gear at a future point with minimal faff. Plus you have a bike that can be used for multiple purposes and maybe worth spending a few quid on some rigid forks as well.
for £3-4k you could put together a rohloff/dynamo combo on a lightweight frame but you'd struggle to get the bare bones in at much under 26lbs. Then you'd need to add another 5lbs for chaincase, mudguards, rack etc. The best you could do, and still spend a fortune, would be with a 3 speed hub gear but that then limits you for useage.
If price is the biggie then I'd look out for a secondhand frame with horizontal dropouts that could accommodate a hub gear wheel of your choice. But even then all the bits are going to mount up unless you're really lucky.
Personally I'd bite the bullet, spend a bit more and aim for something with a bit more versatility. Step outside your opening spec a bit and buy something off the peg that could be modified as parts wear out to match your needs. Maybe look for a cheap 26"/29er with the frame fittings you need and adjustable dropouts. I know Halfords had some good deals on Voodoo bikes as I nearly got one for one of my sons. If you get the adjustable dropouts then you can always fit a hub gear at a future point with minimal faff. Plus you have a bike that can be used for multiple purposes and maybe worth spending a few quid on some rigid forks as well.
- Location
- Glasgow
Today I rode to town in leggings, boots, nice dress, nice jacket.
On a £140 "recycled" bike, mudguard, panniers, ice spikers.
Fancy handbag plus 3 gift bags in the panniers.
Where there's a will, there's a way
On a £140 "recycled" bike, mudguard, panniers, ice spikers.
Fancy handbag plus 3 gift bags in the panniers.
Where there's a will, there's a way
Yes, they are the style I am looking for and I have seriously considered this option as they are cheap too. Not hub gears but pretty much meet the rest of the wish list. Gonna go have another look. Grrr Halfords...would much prefer my local cycle shop
It has so much going for it apart from the price. It looks worth it though. If I had the cash, I'd willingly hand it over.That's my dream bike
I know the guy that makes them, he let me try one at the Scottish Bike Show last year.
It's about £ 900 though
Beg bikes are very pretty indeed with a good spec. I am being a bit of a fantasist I know, I did say so in the title of the thread but this has been really valuable for me. Lots of useful suggestions.
