simon.r
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http://www.pashley.co.uk/bikes/bicycles/brooks-150th-anniversary-roadster.php
Do you have a desire for something that's totally impractical and bicycle related?
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Want, but can't begin to justify buying it...
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http://www.pashley.co.uk/bikes/bicycles/brooks-150th-anniversary-roadster.php
Do you have a desire for something that's totally impractical and bicycle related?
Slick
Guru
Yeah, loads. We have a new cycle to work scheme at work, and I've finally been able to work out exactly what I'll save if I use it to buy a new bike. The one I have is perfectly acceptable, but I just want one. The main problem is, I'm think I may end up looking like one of these old guys in a sports car driving it at 30 mph.
Smokin Joe
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- Bare headed cyclist, Smoker
That reminds me of my first grown up bike when I was thirteen, only mine was single speed. It was branded Minerva and according to the shop owner (Who actually owned the bike himself) it was Italian. Probably weighed a ton and rode like it, but what fond memories it brings back as it started me on a lifetime of cycling.
Slick
Guru
I think it has nothing to do with afford, more justify.
Drago
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- Suburban Poshshire
I'm considering selling all my bikes (all bar 1 x MTB) and buying just that model. Simplify my cycling life.
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simon.r
Person
- Location
- Nottingham
I've seen you post that before. I can see where you're coming from, but as the owner of an 8 speed Sovereign, I'd suggest you look carefully at the weight and gearing of the 3 speed version before committing. I love my Pashley (I rode it this evening in the rain) but it's something you buy with your heart rather than your head. It's nice to have something else as well.
Mrs M
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- Aberdeenshire
That is lovely, I would see it as an "investment"
http://www.pashley.co.uk/bikes/bicycles/brooks-150th-anniversary-roadster.php
Do you have a desire for something that's totally impractical and bicycle related?
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Jimidh
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- Midlothian
I have philosophy that life would be very boring if you only ever bought stuff that you needed.
Sometimes you need spend on yourself for no reason whatsoever.
Sometimes you need spend on yourself for no reason whatsoever.
Tin Pot
Guru
Roadhump
Time you enjoyed wasting was not wasted
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- The flatlands of South West Lancs
It would be a bit like having a vintage car that you only take out every once in a while for me. The other ones look lovely as well. If they are the type of bike you like, then each to their own but they seem a bit pricey and not entirely practical.
- Location
- Glasgow
No sad at all, I'm the same, but then I don't want too many things
Drago
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- Suburban Poshshire
How practical is the gearing on the 8 speed?
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simon.r
Person
- Location
- Nottingham
Very practical. Compared to the 3 speed, lowest is lower and highest is higher. It's not the number of gears, but the range that makes it more practical. As a fairly experienced, but slow, middle aged cyclist, I struggled a bit with the 3 speed, especially on short, relatively steep climbs.
Accy cyclist
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- The hills of Accrington
I want this but it'd just be another jersey to add to my 28 others.
One of these would be nice but i don't think it'd make my cycling that much more enjoyable.
One of these would be nice but i don't think it'd make my cycling that much more enjoyable.
