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Rat Bike for the mrs

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 jree
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My mrs wants a bike she can use to go to shops/gym/Wild swimming that isn't one of our expensive ones. One we can fit a big D lock on, cheap so it doesn't matter if it gets nicked

She feels happier on big tyres, but wants a more upright position for riding doing errands and just to jump on and go. Not drop bars either, I'd prefer disc brakes and it's flat so even a SS would work.

I know it's a tough one, but any ideas at all?


 
Posted : 10/07/2023 8:04 pm
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Whatever you can on Facebook Marketplace. Partially wrap it in some shoddy electrical tape.


 
Posted : 10/07/2023 8:06 pm
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Yeah, I was looking for something the other week. Loads of choice of 26inch wheel MTB's on Facebook or eBay, stick some old risers on if they're a bit low at the front.

Or get yourself to a local pre-loved shop like Dieter's. In fact, go to Happy Days if you're anywhere Sowerby Bridge, a terrific Aladdin's cave. https://www.visitcalderdale.com/see-and-do/services-and-information/happydays-cycles/

edit - that Vitus is hard to look past though, especially the single speed at two hundred quid!


 
Posted : 10/07/2023 8:58 pm
 jree
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That vitus might be the perfect one. Now to see if she likes 'the colour'


 
Posted : 10/07/2023 9:46 pm
 jree
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She wants one that's more upright apparently.


 
Posted : 10/07/2023 9:50 pm
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Put a BMX handlebar on it.


 
Posted : 11/07/2023 7:52 am

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