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dannyboy

tfso!
Oct 20, 2003
3,619
Waikanae NZ
the good lady wife has said she would like a bike for xmas amongst other things. Do any of you keen cyclists have any recommendations ? Budget of about 2/300 quid so was thinking best to go for a second hand one as opposed to a cheap new one. she would just be using it for pottering around with our daughter . cheers in advance
 




Notters

Notters

Well-known member
Oct 20, 2003
24,869
Guiseley
Get yourself on the cycling geeks thread! Would probably agree that second hand is the best route at that price but be careful that it doesn't need a lot doing to it.
 


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Seagulls Downunder

Active member
Mar 3, 2008
503
Sydney
A hybrid if your not riding off road, a mountain bike if you are. Stay clear of really cheap unknown brands, they're not worth the aggro.
If you have the time, seek the advice of these guys http://raymentcycles.com/ then use it to buy on Ebay or Gumtree.
 


Lord Bracknell

Lord Bracknell

On fire
Jul 5, 2003
39,499
104 Upper Grosvenor Street, Mayfair
There is a range of Pendleton women's bikes on sale at Halfords. They got a serious slagging off in the papers last weekend and seem to be well worth avoiding. I guess there must be a reason why a bottom of the market manufacturer throws money at an Olympic champion. What is a mystery is why an Olympic champion endorses tat.
 










Bold Seagull

Bold Seagull

strong and stable with me, or...
Mar 18, 2010
29,796
Hove
dannyboy said:
the good lady wife has said she would like a bike for xmas amongst other things. Do any of you keen cyclists have any recommendations ? Budget of about 2/300 quid so was thinking best to go for a second hand one as opposed to a cheap new one. she would just be using it for pottering around with our daughter . cheers in advance
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Evans have some clearance deals on - http://www.evanscycles.com/products/dawes/duchess-womens-hybrid-bike-19-inch-soiled--ec101467
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/ridgeback/motion-2014-womens-hybrid-bike-19-inch-soiled--ec071932
 




Rugrat

Rugrat

Well-known member
Mar 13, 2011
10,215
Seaford
Bold Seagull said:
This thread might help - http://www.northstandchat.com/showthread.php?260741-Advice-Please-Bike-for-Mrs&highlight=Bike+for+the+wife
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dannyboy said:
the good lady wife has said she would like a bike for xmas amongst other things. Do any of you keen cyclists have any recommendations ? Budget of about 2/300 quid so was thinking best to go for a second hand one as opposed to a cheap new one. she would just be using it for pottering around with our daughter . cheers in advance
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See the thread that bold seagull is referring to ... I got the Halcyon Aquilla from this place

http://www.discountcyclesdirect.co.uk/catalog/product.php?CI_ID=9604

and they accepted my offer of £300. It's a brilliant bike and the local shop that put it together for me (£30) were highly complimentary too. Excellent German build with fantastic gears, comfortable and easy to ride .

She's since switched to an elec bike as her knee is totally shot from old sports injury. We sold it on ebay and got all our £'s back
 




Wrong-Direction

Wrong-Direction

Well-known member
Mar 10, 2013
13,419
dannyboy said:
the good lady wife has said she would like a bike for xmas amongst other things. Do any of you keen cyclists have any recommendations ? Budget of about 2/300 quid so was thinking best to go for a second hand one as opposed to a cheap new one. she would just be using it for pottering around with our daughter . cheers in advance
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Oh no another member of the spandex crew..
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dennis

Well-known member
Aug 1, 2007
1,151
Cornwall
when I bought my wife a bike, we were advised for her to get a man's bike, as ladies don’t very often cycle in dresses anymore and if you watch ladies get on a ladies bike, most will still lift their leg over the saddle.
The benefit being that if you want to put the bike on a rack on the back of car , the bike racks are generally designed for men’s bikes and a ladies bike wont fit very well.
He was bloomin right too!
 


crodonilson

crodonilson

He/Him
Jan 17, 2005
13,529
Lyme Regis
Must have a basket so she can bring the groceries back with her from the supermarket, and a bell for warning people she is coming.

pinkbikewithbasket.gif
 


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Arrid

Active member
Jul 26, 2004
483
Purchase my wife one of these from Evans in the summer, thankfully she loves it, light, enough gears looks good.

Specialized Vita 2014 Women's Step Through Hybrid Bike
 




wallyback

wallyback

Well-known member
Jun 22, 2011
1,406
Brighton
Pop down to the Velo Cafe and speak to Matt.

He is all knowing on bikes and always keen to give assistance.
 


BrightonCottager

BrightonCottager

Well-known member
Sep 30, 2013
2,164
Brighton
Seagulls Downunder said:
A hybrid if your not riding off road, a mountain bike if you are. Stay clear of really cheap unknown brands, they're not worth the aggro.
If you have the time, seek the advice of these guys http://raymentcycles.com/ then use it to buy on Ebay or Gumtree.
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...which is why bike shops struggle to compete. It's best buying a bike from a reputable bike shop who will ask the right questions and make sure it fits. You also get to test ride it. Rayments are one of the best in the area, but there are plenty others.
 






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