Pashley Roadster Classic. Available at Velorution in London for £495.00 (that's about $989). Pashley has been making quality bikes for 80 years. For more on Pashley's 80th anniversary, check out: Jim Langley 2008 Specs Frame: Lugged and brazed (sizes: 20.5", 22.5" & 24.5) Color: Buckingham Black Gears: Sturmey Archer 3-spd hub gears Wheels: 28" w/ black rims Brakes: Sturmey Archer hub brakes Pedals: Alloy non-slip Saddle: Black Brooks B-33 Mudguards Steel rear carrier w/ fold-down wheel stand Ding dong bell Coat guards If you have any feedback on the Pashley Roadster Classic, please leave a comment.
Pashley Guv'nor. Available at Cycle Sense in North Yorkshire for £795.00 (that's about $1,574). Pashley has been making quality bikes for 80 years. This model is apparently based on one that Pashley built in the 1930's. I didn't find any reviews, but the Guv'nor did produce some internet buzz: Jim Langley Bike Radar 2007 Specs Frame: Reynolds 531 lugged and brazed (sizes: 20.5" & 22.5") Color: Buckingham Black Gears: Sturmey Archer Single Speed Wheels: 28" w/ gold piped black rims Brakes: Sturmey Archer hub brakes Pedals: Alloy non-slip Saddle: Brooks B-17 Tires: Schawlbe Delta Cruiser If you have any feedback on the Pashley Guv'nor, please leave a comment.
Swobo Sanchez. Available at Bike Rack with front brake for $625. There's a lot online about the Sanchez and Swobo generally: Bike Evangelist on Swobo's Street Bikes. More about Swobo: Mtbr: The Swobo Story. Crooked Cog podcast: An interview with Swobo's Tim Parr. 2008 Specs: Frame: Butted CroMo (sizes: 46, 50, 53, 55, 57, 60, 62 cm) Color: Galvanized Handlebar: Alloy, 30mm rise Brakes: Not included Crankset: Truvativ Touro, 48T Chain: KMC, white Fixed Cog: 16T Hubs: Swobo high flange, nutted and flip-flop Rims: Alex 28 hole Tires: Continental UltraSport, 700 x 23c Saddle: Swobo, w/ custom bottle opener Pedals: Wellgo, 1-piece resin No Rack & fender eyelets If you have any feedback on the Swobo Sanchez, please leave a comment.
Swobo Folsom. This 1-speed coaster bike is available at Bike Rack for $450. There's a lot online about Folsom and Swobo generally: Cool Hunting Review and interview with Swobo's Tim Parr. More about Swobo: Mtbr: The Swobo Story. Crooked Cog podcast: An interview with Swobo's Tim Parr. 2008 Specs: Frame: 7005 butted aluminum (sizes: 16, 20") Color: Matte Gray Handlebar: Alloy, 4" rise Brakes: Shimano coaster rear Crankset: Truvativ Isoflow, 42T w/ CNC alloy guard Chain: KMC Cassette: Shimano 18T Hubs: Shimano coaster rear; Swobo fr. nutted (not Q/R) Rims: Alex 36 hole Tires: Kenda K-RAD, 26 x 1.95 Saddle: Swobo, w/ custom bottle opener Pedals: Wellgo, 1-piece aluminum body Rack & fender eyelets (fenders/rack not included) If you have any feedback on the Swobo Folsom, please leave a comment.
Swobo Otis. Available at Bike Rack for $650. There's a lot online about this bike and Swobo generally: Competitive Cyclist - a well-written review. Dirt Rag Magazine's review. Bicycling Magazine: Otis makes its "commute in style" feature. More about Swobo: Mtbr: The Swobo Story. Crooked Cog podcast: An interview with Swobo's Tim Parr. 2008 Specs: Frame: 7005 butted aluminum (sizes: 16, 18, 20, 22", 16.5" step-through) Color: Matte Black Handlebar: Alloy, 30mm rise Brakes: SRAM iMotion coaster rear; Avid BB5 mechanical disc front Crankset: Truvativ Isoflow, 38T w/ CNC alloy guard Chain: KMC Cassette: SRAM 19T Hubs: SRAM iMotion 3 rear; Swobo fr. w/ locking Q/R Rims: Alex 36 hole Tires: Kenda Kwest, 26 x 1.5, puncture resistant Shifters: SRAM iMotion 3-speed twist shifter Saddle: Swobo, w/ custom bottle opener Pedals: Wellgo, 1-piece aluminum body Rack & fender eyelets (fenders apparently not included, although the step-through version is pictured w/ fenders) If you have any feedback on the Swobo Otis, please leave a comment.
Raleigh Detour Deluxe. Available at Agoura Cycles, Agoura Hills, California, for $ 710. Preview at Commute By Bike. Loads of pics at the Raleigh Bike Blog. 2008 Specs: Frame: Atomic 13 Aluminum Hybrid (sizes: 15, 17, 19, 21, 23) Crankset: Shimano TX-71: 28-38-48 Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore Brakes: Shimano M465 mechanical disc 6" rotors Cog set: SRAM PG830 (11-32T) 8-spd Rims: Weinmann XTB-26 Double Wall Tires: Kenda K1053 w/ K shield & reflective sides, 700 x 35c Pedals: 1 piece alloy body & cage Handlebar: Alloy riser Saddle: Avenir Comfy Road Colors: Brown Chain: KMC Z82 Hubset: Dynamo DH3D Dynamo Disc QR 36h (front); Shimano M475 Disc QR 36H (rear) Lights: Basta Pilot front & rear w/ auto on/off Fenders Bottle cage mounts Rack (standard) If you have any feedback about the Raleigh Deluxe Detour, please leave a comment.
