andyfromotley
New Member
- Location
- Otley, west yorks
The Pashley Soveriegn Princess. Super cool. British. Nice.
http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/ebw...QRY=C442&f_SortOrderID=1&f_bct=c003155c018345
Please help me choose a bike for the Mrs for Xmas !
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The Pashley Soveriegn Princess. Super cool. British. Nice.
http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/ebw...QRY=C442&f_SortOrderID=1&f_bct=c003155c018345
MacB
Lover of things that come in 3's
- Location
- Farnborough, Hampshire
some very nice shoppers being proffered but the OP did mention the lady in question is 6'2" and can hammer it a bit. Maybe an upright pootler isn't going to meet the need for speed
She will certainly have the full range of male bikes to choose from as well.
She will certainly have the full range of male bikes to choose from as well.
Chrisc
Guru
- Location
- Huddersfield
andyfromotley said:
The Pashley Soveriegn Princess. Super cool. British. Nice.
http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/ebw...QRY=C442&f_SortOrderID=1&f_bct=c003155c018345
+1. My missus has this one, regency green, under your budget. Fantastic bike and she looks good on it!
MacB said:
Gear your Sturmey AW3 so middle gear is close to the size of 'Penny farthing' the rider would buy.
eg, 48" for a short ass, to 54" for a lanky. ( Mine is 50" ).
Starley's Rover was 52".
Gear 3 will be close to 'cruising'. My theory here is having a gear of 68" as top, I'm prohibited from sprinting along busy city steeets ( and we know what speed does,,, speed kills
).Gear 1 will be the 'climbing' gear. On my set-up, it's 38".
On a 25lb bike, It's BANG ON, but my bike is 39lb
MacB
Lover of things that come in 3's
- Location
- Farnborough, Hampshire
jimboalee said:Gear your Sturmey AW3 so middle gear is close to the size of 'Penny farthing' the rider would buy.
eg, 48" for a short ass, to 54" for a lanky. ( Mine is 50" ).
Starley's Rover was 52".
Gear 3 will be close to 'cruising'. My theory here is having a gear of 68" as top, I'm prohibited from sprinting along busy city steeets ( and we know what speed does,,, speed kills).
Gear 1 will be the 'climbing' gear. On my set-up, it's 38".
On a 25lb bike, It's BANG ON, but my bike is 39lb
good advice Jim and I'm altering my sturmey setup to do just that. I'd originally set it so that gear 2 was my cruising gear in the high 60's inch range. I'd been thinking along the lines of keeping most of my riding in direct drive and saving wear on hub. Rubbish idea, gear 3 is too big so gets little use and gear 1 isn't low enough to be a great help.
newbiebiker
New Member
this would be nice http://www.evanscycles.com/products/kona/africa-bike-three-2009-hybrid-bike-ec017264
i think..
i think..
TheCyclingRooster
Veteran
- Location
- Scarisbrick,Lancashire
Take her to your nearest Specialized Dealer.Show her the Ladies Specific Geometry-Dolce in White.Stunning,clean lines,lightweight, the new replacement to every other colour,yes even Pink!.She can have her sit bones evaluated for a good saddle(the bike comes with a comfy one in white similar to the Specialized Sonoma.)Whilst the bike has drop bars it is a pleasant riding position.My lady friend has just invested in one and is a very Happy Bunny.Safe & Happy Riding to you Both & All Out There.
How about one of these? http://www.pashley.co.uk/products/tube-rider-double-scoop.html
medication25
New Member
Thanks for the suggestions everyone GREAT!
I took her to the cycle shop suggested on here Cycle UK in Greenwich, showed her all the fancy looking SS and she said "i love them, but i really don't want a bike that looks like its expensive, it will get nicked" , fair point she has had her seat stolen and her front wheel this year from the £90 halfords bike.
She sat on lots of bikes in the shop, many she did not like b/c the handle bars where too low.... or it looked too flashy... the guy in the shop pointed out one she loved it is a Trek not sure of the model to be honest but its cream white and has a curving top tube.. like a beach cruiser.. but only has as a slight bend it in it.. was a mans bike.
Ordered her that, lights and a hat and she is happy as a pig in the smelly stuff..
Thanks! glad i did not "supprize her" with the Gray/orange mongoose SS
I took her to the cycle shop suggested on here Cycle UK in Greenwich, showed her all the fancy looking SS and she said "i love them, but i really don't want a bike that looks like its expensive, it will get nicked" , fair point she has had her seat stolen and her front wheel this year from the £90 halfords bike.
She sat on lots of bikes in the shop, many she did not like b/c the handle bars where too low.... or it looked too flashy... the guy in the shop pointed out one she loved it is a Trek not sure of the model to be honest but its cream white and has a curving top tube.. like a beach cruiser.. but only has as a slight bend it in it.. was a mans bike.
Ordered her that, lights and a hat and she is happy as a pig in the smelly stuff..
Thanks! glad i did not "supprize her" with the Gray/orange mongoose SS
MacB
Lover of things that come in 3's
- Location
- Farnborough, Hampshire
Wone that man, a wise move one thinks
Arch
Married to Night Train
- Location
- Salford, UK
Excellent! May she be very happy.
A tip, if she's suffered thefts before. If the saddle has quick release, replace it with a bolt that needs a spanner or allen key. And if she has a D-lock or whatever she has, get a long cable to go with it, so that she can loop it through the wheels too....
A tip, if she's suffered thefts before. If the saddle has quick release, replace it with a bolt that needs a spanner or allen key. And if she has a D-lock or whatever she has, get a long cable to go with it, so that she can loop it through the wheels too....
