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Date: 02 Jul 2007 12:10:15
From: LauraM
Subject: Cruiser Bike for Women?
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Hi there -
I was wondering if anyone had a recommendation for a women's bike to
be used for cruising. I'd like it to have at least 3 speeds and to be
in more of an erect position while pedaling, and also one that isn't
outrageously expensive.
Thanks!
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Date: 03 Jul 2007 01:06:24
From: Luigi de Guzman
Subject: Re: Cruiser Bike for Women?
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On Mon, 02 Jul 2007 16:42:31 -0700, Mike Schway wrote:
> In article <1183403415.401166.25240@m37g2000prh.googlegroups.com>,
> LauraM <fingerson88@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi there -
>>
>> I was wondering if anyone had a recommendation for a women's bike to
>> be used for cruising. I'd like it to have at least 3 speeds and to be
>> in more of an erect position while pedaling, and also one that isn't
>> outrageously expensive.
>>
>> Thanks!
>
> I just got my wife an Electra Townie 21 as an anniversary/birthday
> present. The Townies come in mens' and women's frames, but the gent's
> frame already has a fairly low top tube, so you may be able to ride it.
> The same frame comes in a variety of drive trains: 1, 3, 7, 8, 21 and
> 24 speeds. Some have internally geared hubs, some have conventional
> derailleurs.
>
> Ironically, the internal 7 and 8 speed models are the most expensive,
> but most of their models hover around $350-450.
Internally-geared hubs are mechanically complex--much more so than
derailleur systems, so it's no surprise that they should be more
expensive. It's cheaper to get a whole new derailleur-equipped bike (OK,
an X*mart one, but go with me here) than to get a single three-speed *hub*
(Sturmey-Archer AW).
-Luigi
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> Upright head/neck position and VERY, VERY comfortable. Like someone
> already mentioned, they're not really suited for extended steep climbs,
> but it sounds like that's not your main concern anyway.
>
> Check out www.electrabike.com
>
> --Mike
>
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> Mike Schway
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Date: 03 Jul 2007 09:48:28
From: DougC
Subject: Re: Cruiser Bike for Women?
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Luigi de Guzman wrote:
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> Internally-geared hubs are mechanically complex--much more so than
> derailleur systems, so it's no surprise that they should be more
> expensive. It's cheaper to get a whole new derailleur-equipped bike (OK,
> an X*mart one, but go with me here) than to get a single three-speed *hub*
> (Sturmey-Archer AW).
>
> -Luigi
>
At companies that sell such bikes, the Shimano 3-speed hub option
normally adds around $80 onto the price of a single-speed coaster brake
bike.
The 3-speed hubs are way nicer to use and cover enough range for casual
cruising on mostly-flat ground.
~
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Date: 02 Jul 2007 16:42:31
From: Mike Schway
Subject: Re: Cruiser Bike for Women?
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In article <1183403415.401166.25240@m37g2000prh.googlegroups.com >,
LauraM <fingerson88@yahoo.com > wrote:
> Hi there -
>
> I was wondering if anyone had a recommendation for a women's bike to
> be used for cruising. I'd like it to have at least 3 speeds and to be
> in more of an erect position while pedaling, and also one that isn't
> outrageously expensive.
>
> Thanks!
I just got my wife an Electra Townie 21 as an anniversary/birthday
present. The Townies come in mens' and women's frames, but the gent's
frame already has a fairly low top tube, so you may be able to ride it.
The same frame comes in a variety of drive trains: 1, 3, 7, 8, 21 and
24 speeds. Some have internally geared hubs, some have conventional
derailleurs.
Ironically, the internal 7 and 8 speed models are the most expensive,
but most of their models hover around $350-450.
Upright head/neck position and VERY, VERY comfortable. Like someone
already mentioned, they're not really suited for extended steep climbs,
but it sounds like that's not your main concern anyway.
Check out www.electrabike.com
--Mike
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Mike Schway
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Date: 02 Jul 2007 15:12:15
From: Pat
Subject: Re: Cruiser Bike for Women?
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"LauraM" <fingerson88@yahoo.com > wrote in message
news:1183403415.401166.25240@m37g2000prh.googlegroups.com...
> Hi there -
>
> I was wondering if anyone had a recommendation for a women's bike to
> be used for cruising. I'd like it to have at least 3 speeds and to be
> in more of an erect position while pedaling, and also one that isn't
> outrageously expensive.
>
> Thanks!
The main problem with the so-called cruiser bikes is that they aren't suited
for going up hills.
Just so you know that up front.
Pat in TX
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