Dutch bike Q ?

[Linford]

My O/H and daughter have shown a bit of interest in cycling.

Come the spring, I'd like to try and sort out a bike they can both use (initially)

A Dutch type bike is high on the list. Any suggestions for a non BSO one, and any advice on the sizing would be welcome

 

[sheddy]

Will that dictate hub gears and chaincase ?

 

[Linford]

I'm looking to keep the expense down so they can dip a toe and see how they get on. My O/H used to ride when the kids were small, but probably not riden for about 15 years now.

Hub gears or derallieur. the latter gives more choices for gradients.

 

[Linford]

I am of course going to encourage them. My youngests mate has got a dutch style bike already so she will be keen ti use it.

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

If they want the look but aren't necessarily bothered about the hub gears, how about a Dawes Duchess?

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

[QUOTE 2871338, member: 45"]I like the look of the Elops 5.[/quote]
Quite a bargain with the dynamo lighting included.

 

[Linford]

Needs to be fairly easy to ride...don't want them put off by the weight of some of these bikes.

 

[Sara_H]

I'm the proud new owner of a Dawes Mohave. I'd been wanting a sit up and beg with a low step through frame but felt that most of these style bikes didn't have an adequate range of gears to deal with the big hills I navigate in Sheffield. I've found the Mojave manages the hills every bit as well as my Specialized Myka that I was using previously.

 

[vickster]

Halfords Pendleton look ok. Don't forget the 10% off if a British cycling member