Another what bike thread. Work horse/pleasure bike.

[Bexmay]

Ooh... New bike. I'm excited and it isn't even mine!

Glad you like it, it did appear to tick all the boxes. Saddles are nearly always a problem and can be a very individual choice so I am not going to try and give any advice on a replacement. I will make some suggestions however. Don't condemn this one straight away, give it a few weeks and see if you get used to it before swapping, it can take time to get used to a new saddle (equally, a saddle that feels great at first can feel like torture after a while). A decent pair of padded shorts can make a world of difference for some (not for me, no padding even for rides over 100 miles).

Other than that, enjoy your new bike and hopefully we will get some sunshine so your summery white bike can get out and do it's thang!

I'm giving the saddle a go but there really is no padding on it at all. I had a lovely ladies specialized ladies saddle a couple of bikes back which was sporty in shape but still with a little padding where needed. I'll probably get ones of these again as I notice they still do a version of it.
I rode home in jeans and already a little blue has come off on the bright white saddle so I think it will end up looking pretty dirty pretty quick.

Got to ride to the next town tomorrow and there is a dirt great yellow weather warning hang over this area. Hopefully summer will sort itself out sometime soon.

 

[Bexmay]

Hub-geared bikes are wonderfully simple to operate and virtually maintenance-free........until they need the rear wheel removing ie to fix a p******e.
Before buying one, I strongly recommend you to investigate a) how complex the wheel removal and re-installation procedure is and b) how the chain is kept taut.

I've already bought the bike. I have had two hub bikes before and although I was lucky never to get a puncture I did have to do some minor maintenance so I do know the theory. I have also watched the you tube vids on how to change a flat and will be having a practice before my next ride so I'm nice and prepared.

 

[I like Skol]

I've already bought the bike. I have had two hub bikes before and although I was lucky never to get a puncture I did have to do some minor maintenance so I do know the theory. I have also watched the you tube vids on how to change a flat and will be having a practice before my next ride so I'm nice and prepared.

Wow, you sound perfect. It's a shame your already with someone

 

[Bexmay]

Haha aw thanks.