Thanks all! I think we are going to settle on a Brooklyn...
On Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 5:38:33 PM UTC-7, Jared Volpe wrote:
>
> Hey all,
>
> I’m looking for a new bike for our daughter. Truth told most of our miles
> are around the city but we take to gravel now and again. She doesn’t
Jared,
I looked for a mixte and it came down to Brooklyn that Joe Bernard
recommended, and Handsome Cycles. I think Linus and Public also makes
them.
I liked the Brooklyn because was a REAL step thru (not a trip thru, as in
raise your foot enough when you step thru or else you'll trip).
Find a vintage Trek road (4XX, 5XX or 6XX series to keep the price down)
bike in a smaller size. I set one up for my son. Ran 32mm tires with
fenders and upright bars. Weighed about 26lbs and with 7 speed index thumb
shifters, it was super simple for him to get the hang of. When he out grew
For brand new, another vote for a Brooklyn. I got a Clem L for the wife but
it was still too big for her, so I got her the Willow 3 instead. Geometry
and ride are very Riv like, though not as "sharp" so I replaced some parts
to tighten up the ride. Frame's not bad though to build on, and
Brooklyn Bicycle has some nice step-throughs at reasonable prices. I don't know
the current situation or how much he was involved in the designs, but Grant was
a consultant for them when the company started.
https://www.brooklynbicycleco.com/
Or just get a small Clem L or Chev used and and
Ideally ready to go but I’m open to suggestions.
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Jared, so you're looking for a mass-produced complete bike or something
perhaps less ready to go?
-Jack K.
On Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 8:38:33 PM UTC-4, Jared Volpe wrote:
>
> Hey all,
>
> I’m looking for a new bike for our daughter. Truth told most of our miles
> are around the city
