Gary Fisher Simple city bikes
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Gary Fisher Simple city bikes
Postby rogklee » Fri Jan 29, 2010 6:39 pm
First post in this forum so hi to all firstly!
My girlfriend and I are looking to buy our first bike. For her, she's really just looking for a stylish bike, for a easy comfortable ride. We saw the Simple city 3 and 8 bikes the other day and yup they sure are stylish. but are real expensive. Was wondering if anyone has any suggestions of anything similar (she states an attractive bike) with probably internal gear hub? i think that's what its called for under $1000.
Roger
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Re: Gary Fisher Simple city bikes
Postby hartleymartin » Sat Jan 30, 2010 12:23 am
woolyswheels.com
This 3-speed Electra Amsterdam probably best fits your criteria. Although, I am inclined to recommend getting the 8-speed version where possible.
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Re: Gary Fisher Simple city bikes
Postby rogklee » Sat Jan 30, 2010 6:09 pm
Looked at the Electra range and your right, the amsterdam original range is also a good option we'll keep in mind.
Was thinking of keeping it at a 3 speed to keep prices low. Would you suggest paying extra 3-400 for a 8gear?
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Re: Gary Fisher Simple city bikes
Postby hartleymartin » Sun Jan 31, 2010 12:26 am
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Re: Gary Fisher Simple city bikes
Postby kukamunga » Sun Jan 31, 2010 12:58 pm
or try the ladies step-thru version of this 2010 3-speed (Nexus)
Bianchi Milano Parco for $749 .....
Or the Trek Belleville WSD 3-speed for $899.....
.... all available locally (try Cecil Walker)
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Re: Gary Fisher Simple city bikes
Postby hartleymartin » Sun Jan 31, 2010 3:55 pm
http://raleightwenty.webs.com - the top web resource for the Raleigh Twenty
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Re: Gary Fisher Simple city bikes
Postby hartleymartin » Sun Jan 31, 2010 4:03 pm
They will do a custom lady's bicycle with a 7-or 8 speed drive train for about $1,100 according to their website.
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Re: Gary Fisher Simple city bikes
Postby rogklee » Sun Jan 31, 2010 10:42 pm
saw the gary fishers in store today, they are real nice and so are the amsterdams.
however, saw the Electra Townie in a magazine, and VERY interested in that too!! Looking at a three speed but can't find any in Melbourne (most can order them in, but none we can see)
Anyone have any idea where we can see one in the flesh? Or someone which stocks a lot of Eletra bikes??
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Re: Gary Fisher Simple city bikes
Postby kukamunga » Mon Feb 01, 2010 11:11 am
Or buy one of these for $299.....
.....then pick up a discounted '08/'09 7, 4 or 3 speed hubbed Apollo 26" wheeled 'Trailcruiser' or 'Sierra' etc. (try Bayswater cycles) for around $500, and swap the parts over.....
Just an idea
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Re: Gary Fisher Simple city bikes
Postby rogklee » Mon Feb 01, 2010 5:19 pm
I also found a few at St Kilda cycles (after a few hours of searching) so will pop over there too.
Would consider the cheaper option, but have no idea how to fix a bike chain let alone swap parts. My girlfriend seems pretty set on the townies anyways, so we'll see how that goes.
Roger
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Re: Gary Fisher Simple city bikes
Postby hartleymartin » Wed Feb 03, 2010 12:26 pm
The part-swapping isn't hard. Once you've done it a few times you'll end up turning your garage into a workshop and trying all sorts of things. It gets addictive.
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Re: Gary Fisher Simple city bikes
Postby rogklee » Sun Feb 21, 2010 8:25 am
Just to keep you updated,
So went out the the LBS to check out the bikes the other day, and found the Townie awful to ride!
Bike never seems to want to ride in a straight line, steering is flimsy and your hands sit up so high, nearly at shoulder height. Just didn't seem comfortable.
After some consultation, we checked out the schwinn cream. Much better with a lower price point too. Comfort was good, nice and easy to ride with *the most important part* a nice colour scheme!!
Think we've found the keeper.
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