"Sounds like you definitely should check out http://www.papillionaire.com.au/ Their Sommer model has a 3-speed Shimano hub gear. $499 + $24 for the wicker basket. Based in Collingwood."
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HELP! New bike recommendations - recreational rider
Started this discussion. Last reply by Scott Phillips Jul 20, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all, I would welcome any advice regarding purchase of my first (brand new) bike. Here are my requirements: 1 Good for flat road riding for short distances ~5 km2 Step through ladies bike3 European…Continue
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Jack replied to Lauren D's discussion HELP! New bike recommendations - recreational rider"Sorry Alex,
I have suggested exactly what you are hinting not to get. Oh well. If it is any help she rode the Pashley in the Melburn Roobaix the bike survived and she mentioned it was the best day she had ever had on a bike."
Jack replied to Lauren D's discussion HELP! New bike recommendations - recreational rider"My eldest daughter has one of these and loves it, maybe right out of your price range but boy it has a classic European look: http://www.bakerlite.com.au/princess_sov.html
Hope you find what you are after."
AlexZ replied to Lauren D's discussion HELP! New bike recommendations - recreational rider"I should say that most of the content in the linked page above is probably moot for the short rides you've envisaged. :D"
AlexZ replied to Lauren D's discussion HELP! New bike recommendations - recreational rider"Hi Lauren,
You've clearly got a style of bike in mind, but nevertheless the following is interesting reading as a general FYI...
http://www.bicyclesmelbourne.com.au/bike-reviews/MelbourneBikes-Articles-WhatWomenAreNotTold.htm
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Lauren D posted a discussionHELP! New bike recommendations - recreational rider
Hi all, I would welcome any advice regarding purchase of my first (brand new) bike. Here are my requirements: 1 Good for flat road riding for short distances ~5 km2 Step through ladies bike3 European looking and looks good (but not too bling)4 Comfy seat and sit-up riding position5 Enough gear versatility so I don't have to stand up, but not too many to confuse me6 Able to have baskets7 No more than $5008 Not too heavy (<20kg)9 Responsive enough, i.e. not too clunky I love the dutch bikes,…See More
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- Brunswick
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