New bike needed - upright ladies hybrid / step-over/ sit-up-and-beg

[vickster]

I wonder how this outlet is able to get stock on these timelines when others are struggling so badly?

The bikes are an obscure brand coming from overseas I assume

Everyone wants a Carrera, Trek or Specialized

 

[Lutrinae]

Upright as in short wheelbase ? my idea of upright is "sit up and beg"

Sorry I'm a newbie and not really au fait with the terminology. It doesn't look like I'd be sitting up as I do on my Dawes. The seat and handlebars look level.

 

[Hicky]

I’ve just picked up a Raleigh Pioneer 2 for the Ms. Even though it’s no longer the brand it once was or seemed to be, it is fantastic. The finishing touches are all there. 3x8 gears and a comfy saddle. It’s fairly light for what it is. She absolutely loves it, as a reference her other bike is a carbon Cannondale Synapse 105....she prefers the Raleigh

 

[Jenkins]

Planet X have managed to get hold of a range of these sort of bikes under the Frappe brand name which I've never heard of. There may be something here to suit.

https://www.planetx.co.uk/c/q/bikes/urban-commuter-hybrid-bikes?sort=price-asc

 

[alicat]

^^^ wot @Jenkins said. I'm quite tempted but I can't thoil it.

 

[Paulus]

Halfords have limited stock of Pendleton bikes.
https://www.halfords.com/bikes/womens-bikes/?prefn1=brandname&prefv1=Pendleton#banner-bottom

 

[Lutrinae]

Halfords have limited stock of Pendleton bikes.
https://www.halfords.com/bikes/womens-bikes/?prefn1=brandname&prefv1=Pendleton#banner-bottom

Are they any good?

 

[SkipdiverJohn]

I live in a town which is hilly but so far my Dawes Diploma (2010) 3 speed has served me fine on all but the steepest of hills. However I’d love to find something with a slightly higher spec, a few more gears and maybe a bit more lightweight.

any recommendations?

Personally, I'd count the number of teeth on the rear sprocket, then buy a replacement sprocket with one more tooth than you currently have. A common gearing set up on 3 speeds is a 46 tooth front ring combined with an 18 tooth sprocket. It works fine on the flat without headwinds, but it's hard going at times. You wouldn't think a change from 18T to 19T would even be noticeable, but it is, and it's well worth investing a fiver in.

 

[Paulus]

Are they any good?

I have not ridden any of them, but have seen lots of women riding them.

https://totalwomenscycling.com/commuting/urban-bikes/pendleton-bikes-buyers-guide-review-tips

 

[tommaguzzi]

Hello Lutrinae I can't help with a new bike but if you get that sorted I may be interested in buying your old one for Mrs T . So depending on price and where you are if you are interested PM me with some details.
Ta.

 

[Lutrinae]

Hello Lutrinae I can't help with a new bike but if you get that sorted I may be interested in buying your old one for Mrs T . So depending on price and where you are if you are interested PM me with some details.
Ta.

Ok, I'll have a think as I will be selling eventually, though no idea on price just now

 

[Lutrinae]

I'm willing to wait for the right bike. I'm now torn between the Kona Coco Sunset Orange and the Genesis Columbia RD, but I don't know enough about the spec to practically compare them. I also can't find a weight for the Kona. Argh! Decisions...

 

[Bonefish Blues]

I'm willing to wait for the right bike. I'm now torn between the Kona Coco Sunset Orange and the Genesis Columbia RD, but I don't know enough about the spec to practically compare them. I also can't find a weight for the Kona. Argh! Decisions...

Amazon product ASIN B071WN99RZView: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kona-Coco-black-holland-bicycle/dp/B071WN99RZ#:~:text=The%20Kona%20Coco%20is%20a%20wonderfully%20simple%20and%20light%20weight,Velo%20%2C%20headset%3A%20FSA%20No
.

A previous year's model, but substantially similar quotes 12.39kg. HTH

 

[Lutrinae]

Amazon product ASIN B071WN99RZView: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kona-Coco-black-holland-bicycle/dp/B071WN99RZ#:~:text=The%20Kona%20Coco%20is%20a%20wonderfully%20simple%20and%20light%20weight,Velo%20%2C%20headset%3A%20FSA%20No
.

A previous year's model, but substantially similar quotes 12.39kg. HTH

Thank you!

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Thank you!

You're welcome. Either will serve you well, but I'm unashamedly a Kona fan, I must confess, they just have something about them