Suggestions for a bike for my wife

[mstone]

@jrenaut 88765 wrote:

So, my wife finally decided she couldn’t rely on CaBi alone and bought a Linus Mixte 8. Unfortunately, there was some confusion and it turns out the 8 speed only comes in medium, while my wife is tall and needs a large (she rode the large 3 speed for fit). The 8 speed hub won’t fit on the large bike, which makes no sense to me, but it’s not something I can change.

So, we’re looking for alternatives. Essentially she wants a lighter and faster CaBi with some style. More than 3 speeds. Comparable price (the Linus is a little under $900). Available locally.

Based on my recent experience, I’d say look at a Breezer Uptown at Bikes@Vienna. They have single speed, 5, 8, and CVT versions.

[jrenaut]

@mstone 88768 wrote:

Based on my recent experience, I’d say look at a Breezer Uptown at Bikes@Vienna. They have single speed, 5, 8, and CVT versions.

I was just looking at those at The Daily Rider website, thanks. I kind of want to go ride a CVT just out of curiosity.

[dasgeh]

Because I know you’re sometimes kidical, I’d suggested riding the Yuba Boda. Bicycle Space has one to test ride. (I was there yesterday). You may decide it’s more than you want (in more ways than one), but it’s worth the test ride. We absolutely LOVE having it as an addition to our fleet. I’m definitely looking forward to taking it on date night (the rear rack can carry 220 lbs, so we can take one bike, without one of us having to climb in the box).

I should add that my first thought when riding the non-e-version was “wow, this is like a CaBi, but lighter, smoother, faster, awesomer”

[jrenaut]

@dasgeh 88770 wrote:

I’m definitely looking forward to taking it on date night (the rear rack can carry 220 lbs, so we can take one bike, without one of us having to climb in the box).

I should definitely do this with the Xtracycle. Forget CaBi together.

[KLizotte]

REI is advertising some Electra’s that look really cool; comes with fenders and basket with easy step over top bar.

[jrenaut]

@KLizotte 88773 wrote:

REI is advertising some Electra’s that look really cool; comes with fenders and basket with easy step over top bar.

Love the internal cables, but wow those colors are…. colorful.

[Greenbelt]

@jrenaut 88765 wrote:

So, my wife finally decided she couldn’t rely on CaBi alone and bought a Linus Mixte 8. Unfortunately, there was some confusion and it turns out the 8 speed only comes in medium, while my wife is tall and needs a large (she rode the large 3 speed for fit). The 8 speed hub won’t fit on the large bike, which makes no sense to me, but it’s not something I can change.

So, we’re looking for alternatives. Essentially she wants a lighter and faster CaBi with some style. More than 3 speeds. Comparable price (the Linus is a little under $900). Available locally.

Any suggestions?

http://www.konaworld.com/coco.cfm

[jrenaut]

@Greenbelt 88776 wrote:

http://www.konaworld.com/coco.cfm

Upgrade those fenders to Velo Orange aluminum and it would be great. I love the disc brakes. After using the discs on the Xtracycle I wish I had them on my Bianchi.

[Greenbelt]

@jrenaut 88778 wrote:

Upgrade those fenders to Velo Orange aluminum and it would be great. I love the disc brakes. After using the discs on the Xtracycle I wish I had them on my Bianchi.

Yep — VO fenders = awesome look. Aluminum bike, so quite a bit lighter than some cruisers, easier to park and maneuver.

[dasgeh]

@jrenaut 88772 wrote:

I should definitely do this with the Xtracycle. Forget CaBi together.

Date night on 1 bike = AWESOME

[jrenaut]

@dasgeh 88785 wrote:

Date night on 1 bike = AWESOME

We usually do one-way CaBi, one-way cab.

[DismalScientist]

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/windsor/kensington8.htm
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/bistro-8v-dlx-city-bikes.htm
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/cafe_express8.htm

All conveniently located at your front door.:rolleyes:

[baiskeli]

@DismalScientist 88792 wrote:

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/windsor/kensington8.htm

The Ladies versions of this one look very similar to the Mixte8.

[mstone]

@DismalScientist 88792 wrote:

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/windsor/kensington8.htm
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/bistro-8v-dlx-city-bikes.htm
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/cafe_express8.htm

All conveniently located at your front door.:rolleyes:

so how do you take that for a test ride?

[DismalScientist]

He said he wanted it “available locally,” not that it needed to be taken for a test ride.:p

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