My latest aquisition II

[jimboalee]

After a big 'thumbs down' from the GF to the Batavus 21" frame with 5 rediculously high gears, I was in solumn desperation whether I would ever get a ladies bike of the correct size.

But lo, driving my son home yesterday, I saw a ladies bike chained to a car with a notice on it "Ladies Bike 4 Sale, £20".

It was a 19" frame.

Got it home, swapped 18T sprocket for 24T sprocket, put in two links of chain and hey presto, SUCCESS

The 24T sprocket came of MY Apollo County to give 38, 50 & 67 inches. A 22T went back on my Apollo County.


GOLDEN rules when taking Wife or GF cycling.
1/ Let her ride the lightest bike.
2/ Make sure her's has the lower gears.
3/ DON'T go racing ahead and leave her behind. ( Let her draft you ).
or
3/b Let her lead - when the wind is behind.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

A very nice machine indeed. It looks in beautiful condition as well. It seems for ever since I so that style of handlebar and yet recently I am seeing them everywhere.

PS Like the rules for riding with the S/O

 

[eldudino]

You're going to have a shed full of county's the way you're going! Looks a lovely machine.

 

[jimboalee]

I'm hoping for some little ones next spring.

 

[asterix]

GOLDEN rules when taking Wife or GF cycling.
1/ Let her ride the lightest bike.
2/ Make sure her's has the lower gears.
3/ DON'T go racing ahead and leave her behind. ( Let her draft you ).
or
3/b Let her lead - when the wind is behind.

..unless they are in the same league as some of the laydeez on the Spring into the Dales ride, in which case I'd definitely suggest the reverse course of action.

 

[jimboalee]

..unless they are in the same league as some of the laydeez on the Spring into the Dales ride, in which case I'd definitely suggest the reverse course of action.

Wot? On an Apollo county?????

 

[Randochap]

Nice!