TeckLadyT

Since I'll be moving soon to a fishing village in The Bahamas complete with family farms, I finally have a chance to go back to being nearly car free. But, first I need to get a bike again! I've finally gotten over the worst of my grief after my beloved 1965 Raleigh 'Superbe' (green) was stolen… It was a gift from my parents, which I rode constantly from 1965 - 2012… It was the best Christmas gift I ever received.

So, I've decided I can finally bear to replace her, but I'm no bike expert - I just know I've never ridden a bike that felt like my old girl. I'm currently living near Riverside, California, but I'll be moving soon to a fishing village in the Bahamas (not the fancy Bahamas!), but I've told my fisherman fiancé that I want a bike, not just a sturdy house! The only way I'd consider an alternative to finding a vintage Raleigh, would be, perhaps, to get a new Danish Raleigh, although I just discovered Dutch bikes tonight. But how would I even go about getting a Danish Raleigh? When I saw how sturdy, classic AND utilitarian the Danish and Dutch bikes are, I'm getting very excited about them -- but where can I see them in California or perhaps Florida, where I have family?

So, in the beginning phase of research, I came across you! Can you give me any words of wisdom? I will, of course, start combing the online places like eBay & CraigsList, but again, I'm no mechanic or expert -- and live on modest means. I had to (had the good fortune to?) start completely over at age 55 - a truly fresh start, and I'll be moving to a world of self-sustaining fishing and a family farm! I'll probably not have the luxury of the kind of time it might take to find a good used bike and perhaps restore it, etc. So, I'm casting out a wide net, to try and gather as much input (and encouragement) as I can!

Raleigh regards,
Theresa

fietsbob

read you are looking at an Electra Amsterdam in another thread, so that covers that .

p nut

I'm sure there are others, but I'd contact Work Cycles. Here are a list of their dealers, with 2 in Cali (although a bit far from you):

Dealers

They may be a bit more $$ than other "City" bikes, but they're robust and very well constructed. I'm not sure how rigorous you will be with your bike, but these type of bikes are made to be flogged on a daily basis and not flinch. If you do make it up to NorCal, another shop with few models available: https://www.mydutchbike.com/contact/

Good luck.

CliffordK

Didn't you have another thread that was almost identical to this?

Bike Friday is a US brand that makes cargo bikes that are also relatively light. They don't fold, but can be disassembled or adjusted in the middle.
https://www.bikefriday.com/bicycles/...es__haul-a-day



There are, of course a number of other cargo bike brands.

Another option is to use a "normal" bike and a cargo trailer (or converted kid's trailer). Add a rack and panniers if you want for normal riding, then snag the trailer whenever you have something extra to pick up.

There are a lot of factors to go into your bike choice including your build, the kind of roads you'll be on. Hills. SALT and Sea Breeze, Whether you will be touring with the bike beyond your one destination to the Bahamas.

Why not get a new bike shipped to the Bahamas?

noglider 

The Yuba Mundo is a favorite of mine. I see a lot of them here in NYC.

LeeG

Modest means. Figure in shipping costs to Bermuda. Not knowing anything about the terrain or your intended use I'd suggest waiting until you get there then choose.

btw the Felt Cafe series bikes are excellent

pampera

This is the bike I wanted and didn't exist when I bought my cargo bike!!!!!!
Just for a few months... I'm very very happy with my Velonom, but sure a 20" would fit me better. Now I want both! ; )

jawnn

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