looking for bike recommendations for Oly
04-07-12, 11:16 PM
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looking for bike recommendations for Oly
I tried the search function but it seems out of order for tonight.
What I am looking for: an internal gear hub bike for Olympia. I have an awesome 3-speed 1953 Raleigh, but I need a little more get up and go for the hills around this town. I am fine with a semi-custom (actually, I think that's what I want) but not sure where to look. I thought I wanted a Dutch bike, like WorkCycles, but when I rode one, it wasn't my thing. I want something fairly upright, with all the bells & whistles of a Dutch ride (fully encased chain, lights, a rack) but that moves up hills nicely.
Also, any shop recommendations here would be appreciated. The first place I took my bike to was a disappointment.
What I am looking for: an internal gear hub bike for Olympia. I have an awesome 3-speed 1953 Raleigh, but I need a little more get up and go for the hills around this town. I am fine with a semi-custom (actually, I think that's what I want) but not sure where to look. I thought I wanted a Dutch bike, like WorkCycles, but when I rode one, it wasn't my thing. I want something fairly upright, with all the bells & whistles of a Dutch ride (fully encased chain, lights, a rack) but that moves up hills nicely.
Also, any shop recommendations here would be appreciated. The first place I took my bike to was a disappointment.
04-08-12, 01:15 PM
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I tried the search function but it seems out of order for tonight.
What I am looking for: an internal gear hub bike for Olympia. I have an awesome 3-speed 1953 Raleigh, but I need a little more get up and go for the hills around this town. I am fine with a semi-custom (actually, I think that's what I want) but not sure where to look. I thought I wanted a Dutch bike, like WorkCycles, but when I rode one, it wasn't my thing. I want something fairly upright, with all the bells & whistles of a Dutch ride (fully encased chain, lights, a rack) but that moves up hills nicely.
Also, any shop recommendations here would be appreciated. The first place I took my bike to was a disappointment.
What I am looking for: an internal gear hub bike for Olympia. I have an awesome 3-speed 1953 Raleigh, but I need a little more get up and go for the hills around this town. I am fine with a semi-custom (actually, I think that's what I want) but not sure where to look. I thought I wanted a Dutch bike, like WorkCycles, but when I rode one, it wasn't my thing. I want something fairly upright, with all the bells & whistles of a Dutch ride (fully encased chain, lights, a rack) but that moves up hills nicely.
Also, any shop recommendations here would be appreciated. The first place I took my bike to was a disappointment.
You could buy my 2008 Dahon Mu XL with the Alfine 8 speed hub, lights, racks and fully enclosed chain that is a great hill climber.
04-11-12, 06:05 PM
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I tried the search function but it seems out of order for tonight.
What I am looking for: an internal gear hub bike for Olympia. I have an awesome 3-speed 1953 Raleigh, but I need a little more get up and go for the hills around this town. I am fine with a semi-custom (actually, I think that's what I want) but not sure where to look. I thought I wanted a Dutch bike, like WorkCycles, but when I rode one, it wasn't my thing. I want something fairly upright, with all the bells & whistles of a Dutch ride (fully encased chain, lights, a rack) but that moves up hills nicely.
Also, any shop recommendations here would be appreciated. The first place I took my bike to was a disappointment.
What I am looking for: an internal gear hub bike for Olympia. I have an awesome 3-speed 1953 Raleigh, but I need a little more get up and go for the hills around this town. I am fine with a semi-custom (actually, I think that's what I want) but not sure where to look. I thought I wanted a Dutch bike, like WorkCycles, but when I rode one, it wasn't my thing. I want something fairly upright, with all the bells & whistles of a Dutch ride (fully encased chain, lights, a rack) but that moves up hills nicely.
Also, any shop recommendations here would be appreciated. The first place I took my bike to was a disappointment.
I really like them a lot so I don't mind that they don't discount anything like ever.
05-29-12, 06:24 PM
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05-29-12, 06:50 PM
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Not sure what kind of money you are looking to spend but you might check out R & E cycles in Seattle if you are looking for a IGH.
05-29-12, 10:04 PM
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I will definitely check it out, thanks! I will probably end up spending quite a bit. We are a one-car family now and I even though I love the one bike I have right now, I know I need something else within the year. I would love to find some places where I can test ride the bikes first. I've only ridden a few and not found what I am willing to put down a big chunk of money for yet.
