Looking for a grandma bicycles with disc brakes
06-21-23, 12:04 PM
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Looking for a grandma bicycles with disc brakes
I am looking for a "Grandma" bicycle similar to the Gazelle Tour Populair but I want to have a disc braking mechanism and not drum or rim brakes. I hate rim brakes, and drum brakes are really good but replacing parts and/or fixing it is a bit daunting to me (also repairing a flat tire is not so easy).
So my preferred option is disc brakes but it looks like you don't have those M4 size holes on the frame of the Gazelle to mount the actual brakes caliper.
So my question is if you can please refer me to bicycle manufacturer that sells a "grandma", upright and comfortable bicycle for which I can install disc brakes.
So my preferred option is disc brakes but it looks like you don't have those M4 size holes on the frame of the Gazelle to mount the actual brakes caliper.
So my question is if you can please refer me to bicycle manufacturer that sells a "grandma", upright and comfortable bicycle for which I can install disc brakes.
06-21-23, 12:20 PM
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Grandma will appreciate the disc brakes, step-through frame and belt drive of this:
Gazelle Ultimate C380 HMB
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Specialized Crossroads ?
06-21-23, 01:57 PM
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Maybe something like a Trek Verve Disc Lowstep or Specialized Roll low entry.
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06-21-23, 03:01 PM
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06-21-23, 03:03 PM
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They just had a massive brake recall. Go Shimano to be safe.
