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Bikes for the rest of us
by Richard MasonerFreewheeling Spirit has been writing a series of posts on Bikes for the rest of us. He’s exploring the availability of regular, old utility bikes that are not aimed toward the “enthusiast,” athlete, or weekend warrior. He wants bikes that you can hop on without lycra or cleated shoes. He wants bikes can carry stuff. He wants bikes that are fun to ride that have function and style.
In his quest so far he’s looked at Breezers, Electras, the Specialized Globe, and the ever popular Raleigh One Way.
We’re all about those kinds of bikes here at CBB. What bikes do you like or would like to know more about?
Thanks Coffee Joe; What do you mean by 21″ wheels? both have 26″ tires (sorry, I’m just getting back into all this)
Here’s the DX-W specs
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-US/bikes/women/1271/29320/
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Here’s the Electra
http://www.electrabike.com/townie/
It’s the Townie Cummuter 21 – the red ladies one, for specs you must click on ’specs’ – they’re near the rear rack on the picture of it.
Thanks,
Jeannie from Oregon
I’m sorry, I meant 700c tires, not 21″. Did you get the Suede or the Tran Send:
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-US/bikes/women/589/29359/
I got the Giant Suede DX-W (road-gray color).
My husband has been riding a KHS Urban X for the last couple of years, and it’s been rock solid – chain guard, fenders, rack, and it all comes to $439 at current prices.
http://www.khsbicycles.com/06_urban_x_09.htm
I ride a Specialized Hard Rock ($300?) with an upgraded Shimano chain. ($30?) Part of my commute is light off road (i.e. grass median for 1/2 mile) due to an area being under construction. I used to ride this bike on single track off-road trails (over 300 miles worth). Truly it really isn’t quite up to the task of being a true off-road bike but it will do that if you force it to. It makes a perfect urban cruiser though. Overall I’ve put around 1000 miles on the bike. I’m thinking about getting new shifter cables.
Hi guy’s,
Greetings from the UK. I’ve got a decent hybrid, an Optima Richmond, made by the Falcon Company. It’s got 18 gears (twist grip Shimano) and comes with mudguards (fenders) and rear luggage rack. All I bought were lights. I paid £140 last summer and the shop owner even threw in a lock. I cycle to work and back in Canterbury, about seven miles each way plus other trips with no complaints or problems.
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Giant Suede DX-W is Very rock solid
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