I'm not sure if I'm posting this in the right section because I'm not interested in drop-handle racer type bikes, I'm looking for a purely comfort + style bike preferably with hub gears.
I saw a photo of a 1930's Hawthorne Zep and I thought "oh yes, I want one of those!" but I seriously doubt I could buy one for £500 ($800 US).
*drools*
My other choice is a Pashley Roadster which would be just within my budget and it's brand new:
I don't care if the bike is modern or vintage but I do want it to be a traditional steel framed bike built to high standards. Any suggestions on what bikes might be available to me? I'm in the southwest of England btw.
edit* I wish the forum allowed longer subject titles. :idea:
I saw a photo of a 1930's Hawthorne Zep and I thought "oh yes, I want one of those!" but I seriously doubt I could buy one for £500 ($800 US).
*drools*
![1936%20Hawthorne%20Zep%204.jpg](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nostalgic.net%2Farc%2Fbicycles%2F1936%2520Hawthorne%2520Zep%25204.jpg&hash=ad164c93aa9bbd5badfb3b1ea9f8bcbb)
My other choice is a Pashley Roadster which would be just within my budget and it's brand new:
![pashley-roadster-md.jpg](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eurocosm.com%2FApplication%2Fimages%2FPashley%2Fpashley-roadster-md.jpg&hash=3b7566b886354b7419ee3e9233487a67)
I don't care if the bike is modern or vintage but I do want it to be a traditional steel framed bike built to high standards. Any suggestions on what bikes might be available to me? I'm in the southwest of England btw.
edit* I wish the forum allowed longer subject titles. :idea: