I'm looking at purchasing a bike under the Bike to Work scheme.
Apparently, I have to find a bike shop to give me a quote for what I want first & I'm hoping someone can help..
I don't want a 'mountain bike' or 'racing bike' type of thing and most of these 'Superstores' seem to employ young people who have no idea of what I'm talking about...sigh.
Anyway as someone who has fond memories of the old 'Princess' and 'Chopper' bikes, can anyone give me a recommendation of where I can get a bike that will be/have
- a big fat, comfy saddle for my big fat backside!
- basket/carriers for work stuff
- step through space (what used to be known as a 'girls' bike!)
- higher handle bars (don't want to be leaning forward on wrists)
- simple gear system
- mudguards (why don't bikes have these any more!!)
.... feeling very old now & wondering if I'm bonkers doing this at all!
Apparently, I have to find a bike shop to give me a quote for what I want first & I'm hoping someone can help..
I don't want a 'mountain bike' or 'racing bike' type of thing and most of these 'Superstores' seem to employ young people who have no idea of what I'm talking about...sigh.
Anyway as someone who has fond memories of the old 'Princess' and 'Chopper' bikes, can anyone give me a recommendation of where I can get a bike that will be/have
- a big fat, comfy saddle for my big fat backside!
- basket/carriers for work stuff
- step through space (what used to be known as a 'girls' bike!)
- higher handle bars (don't want to be leaning forward on wrists)
- simple gear system
- mudguards (why don't bikes have these any more!!)
.... feeling very old now & wondering if I'm bonkers doing this at all!