who makes modern bikes with internal-gear hubs?
07-16-07 | 08:06 PM
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who makes modern bikes with internal-gear hubs?
So my landlord, who turns 70 years old on Thursday, is looking to buy a bike, mainly just to ride around town for dual purposes of fitness and decreasing his environmental footprint. I think a modern internal-geared bike (with either SRAM or Shimano Nexus drivetrain) would make best sense for his needs, but I'm finding that major companies, such as Trek, don't make internal-geared bikes. I've not done much searching on this topic yet, but does anyone have a list of links to manufacturers that market bikes with modern internally-geared drivetrains? It'd probably be best if he could buy something local, for the sake of getting fitted and test-rides and everything. Thanks.
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07-16-07 | 08:39 PM
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shameless POWERCRANK plug
Recommended reading for all cyclists - Cyclecraft - Effective Cycling
Condor Cycles - quite possibly the best bike shop in London
Don't run red lights, wear a helmet, use hand signals, get some cycle lights(front and rear) and, FFS, don't run red lights!
07-16-07 | 08:50 PM
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07-16-07 | 08:55 PM
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Bikes: Chromoly Univega with Nexus Hub
Harris Cyclery sells an altered Bianchi, originally a fixie, outfitted with a Nexus
https://sheldonbrown.com/harris/bianchi.html
They sell a lot of other Nexies too.
Or, he could try a chainless, also featuring a Nexus
https://www.dynamicbicycles.com/
https://sheldonbrown.com/harris/bianchi.html
They sell a lot of other Nexies too.
Or, he could try a chainless, also featuring a Nexus
https://www.dynamicbicycles.com/
07-16-07 | 10:24 PM
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If you've got a Biria dealer near you, they seem to be popular with the over 65 crowd around here.
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07-16-07 | 10:25 PM
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Bianchi Milano https://www.bianchiusa.com/07_milano.html
Edit: D'oh! I forgot Electra: https://www.electrabikes.com My wife has a 3sp cruiser, and my parents both just got Townies
Edit: D'oh! I forgot Electra: https://www.electrabikes.com My wife has a 3sp cruiser, and my parents both just got Townies
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07-17-07 | 04:07 AM
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Originally Posted by timcupery
So my landlord, who turns 70 years old on Thursday, is looking to buy a bike, mainly just to ride around town for dual purposes of fitness and decreasing his environmental footprint. ....
https://worksmancycles.com/shopsite_s.../cruisers.html
I just ordered one direct a while back.
A few warnings-
....Worksman is for the most part online order only but you could email for any local dealers,
....The usual wait is 30 days, and I waited 60 days for the one I recently received (someone claimed that dealers get some degree of preferential service, dunno if that's true or not),
....Worksmans arrive mostly assembled but needing "dealer prep". Everything needs to be checked and lubed top to bottom. If you (or he) cannot do this, then the bike needs to go to someone who can.
If your area is fairly-flat terrain, I think a 3-speed would do quite well: with a 36t sprocket the low gear is very low.
Worksmans are built "old-fashioned", a bit crude and very strong but rather heavy--I haven't weighed mine but I'd bet it's at least 35 lbs, could be over 40 lbs.
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07-17-07 | 06:22 AM
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07-17-07 | 07:48 AM
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Fuji makes a Kyoto model.
https://www.fujibikes.com
https://www.fujibikes.com
07-17-07 | 09:15 AM
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Bikes: 1940s Fothergill, 1959 Allegro Special, 1963? Claud Butler Olympic Sprint, Lambert 'Clubman', 1974 Fuji "the Ace", 1976 Holdsworth 650b conversion rando bike, 1983 Trek 720 tourer, 1984 Counterpoint Opus II, 1993 Basso Gap, 2010 Downtube 8h, and...
07-17-07 | 10:25 AM
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It's heartening to see so many available! However, he might consider buying a used Raleigh Sports from Ebay, and getting it brought up to snuff by a LBS. He could probably sell it ten years from now for more than he paid for, and invested in it!
07-17-07 | 05:59 PM
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https://www.torkerusa.com/
They make 2 wheeler and 3 wheelers with 3 spd internal hubs. A solid old fashioned bicycles at reasonable prices. I have an retired relative that recently purchased one. All we did was get a more comfortable seat. She hadn't ridden in over 50 years.
They make 2 wheeler and 3 wheelers with 3 spd internal hubs. A solid old fashioned bicycles at reasonable prices. I have an retired relative that recently purchased one. All we did was get a more comfortable seat. She hadn't ridden in over 50 years.
07-18-07 | 08:58 AM
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Bikes: Dahon Mu XL, Dahon Helios XL, Airborne Carpe Diem, Trek 6000
"Can" hubs...
Don't forget Dahon. I've got a Mu XL with a Nexus 8-speed rear hub, which I ride every day year-'round. Shifting is perfect.
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07-18-07 | 09:01 AM
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Bianchi Milano https://www.bianchiusa.com/07_milano.html
Edit: D'oh! I forgot Electra: https://www.electrabikes.com My wife has a 3sp cruiser, and my parents both just got Townies
Edit: D'oh! I forgot Electra: https://www.electrabikes.com My wife has a 3sp cruiser, and my parents both just got Townies
07-18-07 | 09:15 AM
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Nice Townie, ax0n. One cool thing about a Townie for an older person is how it alleviates fears because you can put your feet on the ground.
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07-18-07 | 09:41 AM
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The Brodie Ocho looks great to me. I am seriously considering it as a commuter bike for myself. This one uses the high-end Shimano Alfine drivetrain.
07-18-07 | 09:52 AM
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The Brodie Ocho looks great to me. I am seriously considering it as a commuter bike for myself. This one uses the high-end Shimano Alfine drivetrain.
) - but I don't think there are any left for sale in the US, at least until the 2008's come out. Plus it has the most aggressive riding position of all the bikes mentioned here. I think something like a Townie, Breezer, Jamis Commuter, or Novarra Transfer would fit the O.P.'s requirements better.
