Does my ideal bike exist?

[Deborah]

I'm looking for a bike that's reasonably lightweight (about 10kg), that can take mudguards and a rack, with 25c (or narrower) tyres, with flat bars, and with mountain bike style low gearing (probably a triple chainring and ideally a 34 cog on the back). It needs to be small, as I'm 5'2" (46 to 51 frame size depending on the make). Does anyone know if such a thing exists? I've looked and looked, but I've not found anything that's quite right. Hope you can help.

 

[vickster]

You don't mention budget - Look at the Whyte R7 range, not got a triple but decent gearing. Should take 25mm tyres, although on slick 28s will move well

http://www.discountcyclesdirect.co....yte Ladies Carnaby 2015 Hybrid/Commuter Bike'

http://www.discountcyclesdirect.co....te Ladies Victoria 2015 Hybrid/Commuter Bike'

http://www.discountcyclesdirect.co....yte Ladies Pimlico 2015 Hybrid/Commuter Bike'

I have a Cambridge from 2011, similar bike with rack and proper guards

Assume you've looked at the Specialized Vita and similar?

 

[MacB]

Edinburgh Courier Race, one of the Whyte range, maybe a Decathlon

 

[Deborah]

Wow! Thank you so much! I've only just started looking at the suggestions and already I'm so excited. These are great. I could have been looking forever and ended up being persuaded into buying something that I knew wasn't really what I wanted. Really, thank you for taking the time to help.

 

[Cycleops]

What was it that you nearly persuaded into?

 

[Deborah]

Hoy Shizuoka 0.003 was what I nearly bought.
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/hoy/shizuoka-003-2015-hybrid-bike-ec051520
I've now been following links from the Whyte bikes and like the look of this Marin bike
http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/p/15583/marin-terra-linda-sc4-womens-commuter-road-bike-2014
I think it is lightweight, and I like the capacity for a really low gear!
It comes with 32c tyres though. Would it be able to take 28c tyres? I don't know what it is about the wheels that determines the tyre size.

 

[themosquitoking]

It's all about your rim width.

 

[Cycleops]

http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/p/15583/marin-terra-linda-sc4-womens-commuter-road-bike-2014
It comes with 32c tyres though. Would it be able to take 28c tyres? I don't know what it is about the wheels that determines the tyre size.

Yes, it would take 28c tyres.

 

[Deborah]

Thank you! I think this is the bike for me. So happy!

 

[vickster]

Looks good however, the Marin is out of stock at leisure lakes if that's your local bike shop

 

[DolbyDan]

Scott Speedster FB or Solace FB

 

[Cyclist33]

I'm looking for a bike that's reasonably lightweight (about 10kg), that can take mudguards and a rack, with 25c (or narrower) tyres, with flat bars, and with mountain bike style low gearing (probably a triple chainring and ideally a 34 cog on the back). It needs to be small, as I'm 5'2" (46 to 51 frame size depending on the make). Does anyone know if such a thing exists? I've looked and looked, but I've not found anything that's quite right. Hope you can help.

You just described the cannondale quick.

 

[jagman.2003]

You just described the cannondale quick.

Also it describes my Specialized Sirrus Sport.

 

[vickster]

Also it describes my Specialized Sirrus Sport.

Better a Vita for a woman who's 5'2

 

[Mo1959]

Better a Vita for a woman who's 5'2

Yep, I have a small sized Vita and I am around 5' 3". I have it fitted with full mudguards and took off the stock tyres and fitted Vredestein Fortezza Tricomps in 23 width. It's a nice riding bike.