Originally Posted by
Velognome
Pashley Clubman Urban. Nice bike, expensive for what you get but very nice indeed. Here is my take on it and my experience FWIW. The Pashley routes the shifter cable for the s3x hub down and under the BB to the rear wheel. Some forum member dislike this route citing it is not the optimal route, others see it as a viable option, I am in the latter camp. The track style bars, while cool may not be so cool on the street.
I built up a simular bike using the s3x hub and the frame of a Raleigh Comp ( no bike was harmed, bought it as a frame only and no dremel has touched the frame)
The build complete with Brooks saddle and tape came in around 1/2 the cost of the Pashley. After a year or so, the drop bar configuration became less that optimal for city riding, so I opted for a set of Mustache bars.
A little more upright and a lot more control, I'm 100% satisfied with the bike. It still doesn't have the Pashley headbadge but i don't think anyone really cares.
That said, I really love the Pashley Clubman Country and have at time really considered it if I limit my collection to just one or two bikes.
Velognome, this is a beautiful, beautiful take on the clubman style. Congratulations on the fine work!
I am thinking of getting the clubman 2 speed kick shift because I am not accustomed to riding fixed gears. Should 2 gears not prove adequate, I would upgrade it to a 3 speed with coaster brake using a Sturmey archer quadrant shifter mounted on the top tube. Thoughts?
wrk101 Thanks for the suggestion and it certainly is a more affordable option. However, scouting one on craigslist, finding the right size, color, condition etc are all difficult for someone such as myself to do. Hence, the more convenient pashley option albeit expensive.