Women's Internal Hub Bike Recommendation

[R34]

I was wondering if someone could recommend a good internal hub bike for my wife?
She's over derailiers and wants something simpler so she has no exuse not to ride it
We had a look around but everything seems low end compared to what's available for guys.
Look forward to any advice

Cheers

[Missy24]

Nexas Hub? what's wrong with the Nexas? or is it Nexus? I think its the latter

[R34]

Nothing wrong with Nexus but would have prefered Alfine
The bike we've seen fitted with the Nexus gear seemed to be the cheaper end of the market with heavy frame and lower end components.
Happy to buy a Nexus 8 speed hub on the right bike
No bike shops here in Perth seem to carry much stock so at least we could at least have a look and test ride.
Hence a recommendation from the experts would be very useful

[Missy24]

Well I've ridden a few bikes with a nexus hub, I'm not an expert but they do change gears very well and are low maintinence. I haven't heard of any major problems with them.

I was planning on putting on a commuter, if I ever get around to it at the reccomendation of my mechanic

[ghettro]

Maybe some more info would be useful, how much money do you want to spend? Also what is the primary purpose of the bike?

[antipodean]

Looks ok.

http://www.this link is broken/Mode ... elID=44381

[R34]

Looks ok.

http://www.this link is broken/Mode ... elID=44381

Sure does. I'll check it out .thanks!
Any issues with delivery?
We were looking at spending up to say $1500
Missus wants to come along with me for some increased fitness.
I just bought a Cannondale Quick1 last week so want something similar in quality to that
Cheers

[x8pg2qr]

Breezer Uptown has internal hub bikes. Price depends on 3 speed or 8 speed. I think they have a Nuvinci version as well.

Sydney prices: http://www.cheekytransport.com.au/stuff ... s/breezer/

[antipodean]

Looks ok.

http://www.this link is broken/Mode ... elID=44381

Sure does. I'll check it out .thanks!
Any issues with delivery?
We were looking at spending up to say $1500
Missus wants to come along with me for some increased fitness.
I just bought a Cannondale Quick1 last week so want something similar in quality to that
Cheers

It quotes $159AU freight so all up with GST and Duty it should be well under $1500.

[ghettro]

Those breezers look pretty nice. Another similar one is the Gazelle Chamonix which has a 7sp nexus with dynamo lights, mudguards rack etc. Great quality, made in The Netherlands.
http://www.gazellebicycles.com.au/gazel ... -pure.html

There is a company in Oz that does vintage style 3 speeds, not sure if that is what she is after but they are much cheaper, like $499 for a 3 speed complete.

[antipodean]

If your wife is tallish and is happy to ride a bike that isn't women's specific this bike is worth a look.

http://www.this link is broken/City-Bike-C ... gory=12627

[R34]

That Cell bike would be perfect but unfortunately the wife is "vertically challenged"
Do Cell do a low bar version?
Don't think the wife is into the vintage look ( Me excluded I hope )

[antipodean]

Another from Bike Exchange.

http://www.bikeexchange.com.au/bikes/sh ... -fine-2010

That Kona is $1650 new price, $800 is a steal if its the right size.

[ghettro]

Ah the site I was talking about has vintage style 3 speeds is http://www.papillionaire.com.au/
Very good value for what is a good practical bike with mudguards/rack - although they are sold out until feb 2011, also only 3 speeds - not sure if this is an issue also not sure whether you and your wife are doing more serious riding or just weekend bike paths.

[x8pg2qr]

Dahon has some. Ciao, Glide etc. Some not available in Australia though.

e.g.: Sydney shop

New IOS series (e.g. IOS XL) will also be internal hub.

Caveat: this is not a recommendation, just a heads up.

[R34]

3 speeds would be an issue unfortunately
We live near the beach so it can get windy combined with quite a few hills

[antipodean]

Did you have a look at this?

http://www.bikeexchange.com.au/bikes/sh ... -fine-2010

[R34]

I've emailed the seller but not optimistic they would be interested in shipping to Perth from Melbourne.
Shame if they don't

[Comedian]

If you are intending it for commuting I'd get one of these. They rock, have all the stuff (8 speed hub, lights, rack, low maintenance roller brakes). Hell... they even have a brooks saddle. What a ride!

http://www.gazellebicycles.com.au/gazel ... ?task=view



Alternatively I bought my wife one of these and it totally rocks. She loves it. It's a Cannondale Adventure.

[Missy24]

+1 for the Cannondale Adventure, nice ride that

[notwal]

If you are intending it for commuting I'd get one of these. They rock, have all the stuff (8 speed hub, lights, rack, low maintenance roller brakes). Hell... they even have a brooks saddle. What a ride!

http://www.gazellebicycles.com.au/gazel ... ?task=view



Alternatively I bought my wife one of these and it totally rocks. She loves it. It's a Cannondale Adventure.

I'd be inclined to avoid any of those "women's frames". They are structurally irrational and they carry a weight penalty because of it.
A small compact frame is much better.

[antipodean]

If you are intending it for commuting I'd get one of these. They rock, have all the stuff (8 speed hub, lights, rack, low maintenance roller brakes). Hell... they even have a brooks saddle. What a ride!

http://www.gazellebicycles.com.au/gazel ... ?task=view



Alternatively I bought my wife one of these and it totally rocks. She loves it. It's a Cannondale Adventure.

I'd be inclined to avoid any of those "women's frames". They are structurally irrational and they carry a weight penalty because of it.
A small compact frame is much better.

Not to mention they look awful.

[il padrone]

Millions of women (and men) across Europe don't agree with you

[ghettro]

lol it's not meant to be a racing bike. The "weight penalty" and bike weight generally is not important particularly for a non-racing bikes (yes they do exist! ) within reason of course.

Step through frames are great particularly if you have a large load of shopping on the back (or even a passenger) - you can dismount without kicking whatever is behind you on your rear rack. Also as most people know it's easier to ride with a dress/skirt on, and it's generally easier to hop on off.

It might help the OP if there was a bit more detail about the type of riding his wife wants to do and what kind of bike she wants. A flat bar road bike may be fine for weekend riding but a more city oriented bike is probably better for day to day utilitarian use.

[R34]

The first bike I asked about was a Cannondale but the dealer said nothing was available from them.
The Adventure 2 I looked at on their website didn't have Nexus gearing and the Adventure 1 was not brought into the country
Must admit I don't find the womens bike frames that appealing but it's for the boss and as long as she's happy that's the important thing.
She'll be using the bike for rides along the coast each evening for an improvement in fitness