Andrew Mitchell's bike

[deptfordmarmoset]

It could be a Raleigh or a Pashley. They both do models like that. Sometimes with a 3 speed 'archer gearset in the rear hub of the wheel, though this one looks like a 5 or 6 speed so no need for a front derailleur.

No, a triple at the front. The dérailleur looks curiously low, though

EDIT: Simon beat me!

 

[Dave 123]

Helmet!

 

[Hip Priest]

I'd like to see more people bimbling about on bikes with baskets, ill-positioned feet and low saddles. Cycling should be a more popular form of transport, not just a sport or hobby for lycra-clad obsessives.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

I reckon the down tube has the word ''REFLEX'' on it. I wonder if it's an earlier model of this: http://www.sportsdirect.com/reflex-windermere-road-bike-mens-933026

 

[Drago]

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With a basket on the front, why has he got a 2.5 kg lock hanging from his handlebar !?

That lock looks like its worth more than the bike. The bikes probably only there to divert attention so no one steals the lock.

 

[simon.r]

EDIT: Simon beat me!

Me, earlier today:

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Me, earlier today:

Your typing hand appears to be moving faster than the speed of light!

 

[Chris S]

I asked the original question because I thought it might be some exotic hub-geared bike. Instead it turned out to be a rather 'plebby' BSO

 

[Boris Bajic]

I asked the original question because I thought it might be some exotic hub-geared bike. Instead it turned out to be a rather 'plebby' BSO

This may be part of a common misperception.

Range-topping Range Rovers and Audis are often driven by arriviste wannabes who make frequent mention of the car they drive. In my experience, quite a few landed folk use as their daily hack some asthmatic and grubby Peugeot estate.

This may be a similar thing, but in bicycle terms.

I think the man a bit of a cock, but I admire his choice in bicycles and his lack of need to show the world what he can afford.

For Central London, there is little better than a 'plebby BSO'.

 

[srw]

For Central London, there is little better than a 'plebby BSO'.

A Brompton.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

A Brompton.

For Central London, there is little better than a 'plebby BSO'.

I think you are both right. So there.

 

[Boris Bajic]

A Brompton.

Well... Yeeees.... Up to a point.... But I was thinking of proper bicycles with wheels large enough to be visible from the other side of the road.

My urban beast is an old Hardtail MTB with slicks, narrowed bars (hacksaw), locked forks and a tighter cassette, but I do accept that some folk feel the need to commit acts of Origami on vehicles and would therefore not be happy with the real thing.

I do not write this to elicit outrage, fury or claims that I know not what I write.

Brompton?

Schmrompton!

And that's official.

 

[shouldbeinbed]

Well... Yeeees.... Up to a point.... But I was thinking of proper bicycles with wheels large enough to be visible from the other side of the road.

My urban beast is an old Hardtail MTB with slicks, narrowed bars (hacksaw), locked forks and a tighter cassette, but I do accept that some folk feel the need to commit acts of Origami on vehicles and would therefore not be happy with the real thing.

I do not write this to elicit outrage, fury or claims that I know not what I write.

Brompton?

Schmrompton!

And that's official.

Heresy.

You're a braver man than me to criticise the Brommy. (I like 'em but prefer my Birdy as an origami bike)


as an aside to folder wars. He's a tad cross chained in the original picture. I didn't mention it before cos I thought it looked like just a single up front

 

[GrumpyGregry]

The small wheels, sometimes, in central London are a painful feature.

 

[Cyclopathic]

Helmet!

I agree