What bike for my Mother

[Cuchilo]

She has just bought this third hand and its too big for her .

But that's the type of bike she wants and as her Birthday is soon I thought I would buy her a bike as that's the bestest prezzie ever !

But I need help as I don't know anything about this type of bike ( not that I know a lot about any bikes )

 

[Cyclist33]

What about one of these?

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/model/envie.advanced.1/14845/66187/

 

[Cyclist33]

Go on, show her how much you love her!

 

[raleighnut]

Dawes make some good stepthroughs with big wheels. Maz has a 7 speed hub one similar to Scotialass's new bike but with a smaller frame/lower seat height.
( Despite me showing her the correct seat height many times she likes to get her feet down)

 

[Cuchilo]

I did think of getting her a roadie but at 65 and spending her working life cleaning and looking after people I don't think she is up too it . I could be wrong though .
P.S. If my Mother smoked me on Strava I would be proud

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Lovely bike
Do I spot them non braking chrome rims?
Lovely nevertheless, would only change he seat.
Does not look very big.
Want

 

[roadrash]

why not have a look at what decathlon have to offer.

 

[biggs682]

I did think of getting her a roadie but at 65 and spending her working life cleaning and looking after people I don't think she is up too it . I could be wrong though .
P.S. If my Mother smoked me on Strava I would be proud

@Cuchilo re above comment my mum use to race in the late 50's and early 60's and i cant get near her best times for 10,15 & 25 miles time trials so dont worry about it

What about that nice little Peugoet you had a while back !!

 

[Cuchilo]

I sold that a while back .
She is going to take the one she has to the LBS to see if it fits .Hmmmmmm

 

[shouldbeinbed]

Decathlon Elops range, Edinburgh Bikes Revolution Heritage (both excellent from personal experience of the ladies in the family). For a second had option, your key ebay/gumtree etc search terms would be: Dutch Bike or Step Through Frame.

or maybe a mixte?

 

[shouldbeinbed]

P.S. check out the gearing too, derailleur ones are usually geared like MTB's on the rear for cruising & comfort going upwards but hub geared ones tend towards a standard 3 speed range which may be a bit of a struggle for an older person & if you live in hilly or rolling country.

Pashley make very nice bikes too if money isn't an issue.

or for a classic/retro vibe could you consider a Raleigh shopper aka Raleigh Twenty?
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raleigh_Twenty

 

[vickster]

Giant flourish?

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bikes/model/2014.liv.giant.flourish.1/15017/66801/
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bikes/model/2014.liv.giant.flourish.3/15017/66803/

 

[Cuchilo]

I did look at the giant offerings but having found out myself that giant bikes take giant accessories I'm not sure its such a good idea . I don't mind myself but I think mum would like to shop around for panniers etc rather than be restricted to one shop that isn't exactly the cheapest .

 

[vickster]

Odd, so the rack on that bike won't take any other sort of pannier?!

I had a topeak rack on my avail, crud mudguards (although frankly they were and the giant ones are far better)

 

[Cuchilo]

No idea what it fits to be honest . Its just what I have found after buying giant bikes .