a change of pace

Lately ,rather than spending my evenings sewing while glued to the likes of Brothers and Sisters or Greys Anatomy,I have been spending the time cruising blogs of a different kind.I have a new passion people and it is of the two wheeled variety.

Speaking as a girl who has never in her life had a bicycle before,I have become deeply madly in love with some of these gorgeous glossy ladies.Completely impractically,hey thats me!, my heart beats faster for the European granny style heavy steel bikes which to ride in hilly Sydney would be beyond ridiculous but..... if I have enough gears I figure I should be able to get up a little hill or two.Besides I am not going to exercise on it intentionally.Really I just want to be able to go riding with the children who very cunningly take complete and utter advantage when they are on wheels and I am on feet and zooooooooom into the distance.There are only so many people who are interested in hearing other childrens names shrieked loudly by a "no really this isnt a panic run-truly.Im just hurrying" woman tearing past in her ballet flats.Sneakers are just so kind of.....chunky....you know?!?

I have discovered that there is an entire network of truly passionate bicycle lovers out there and they are encouraging and helpful.Whether they make the bike,sell the bike,collect and fix the bike or just luuuuurve to ride the bike I am enjoying the education I am receiving in my quest for my perfect bike.Actually thats wrong.One thing i am learning is that there is no one perfect bike and some of these people have more bikes than some women have shoes.

My favourites and absolute best so far.

 

This is gorgeous Paula by retrovelo.I also love the pidgeon blue.Yummy!

 

Next up is the fab Velorbis Studine Classic.Scrap Deluxe is also divine but i don't really want a silver bike.Love this red though.

 

Good old Pashley is always a winner.Meet the Princess Sovereign who I have secretly lusted after for years but now,sob sob,I have to admit she has some decent competition

 

Still Pashley but now the sweet Poppy.

Viva is a new discovery and I like her.Very funky and terribly comfortable

 

Gazelle have good solid traditional bikes but they are also bringing out this sweetie.

Miss Grace
  
 
  

Workcycles have a great Omafiets workbike but there is no-one here who stocks them.

Now do you see that delicious crochet style basket up the top there?She came home with me nearly two years ago and houses my unfinished bits and pieces(full) but she will be going on the front of my bicycle when I choose and my jar is full.I'm thinking that Paula in cream is the best choice so far as she will also take panniers that will have picnic stuff and possibly a soccer ball in them.

There is an array of vintage bicycles but they involve hunting and restoring.In a grease monkey kind of way I am rather tempted by that idea too.

Do you ride?What type of bike do you have and how do you use her?

See you soon

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Comments

[Isabella Golightly]

Hey Miss C, apparently a mob called jellybean bikes is coming here & you'll be able to choose colours for all the components of your bike - even the chain! How great will that be for lovers of colour!!!

[notperfectbutnice]

Can you get these in Australia? I'd be proud to ride one of these! Looks like a Smeg on wheels ;)

[Amelia]

I've had my Electra red betty for a few years now and it is love! I live on the north shore which is VERY hilly and the bike is heavier than my husband's bikes but the gears help a lot and it's good for the thigs, right? I also have an mtb but the cruisers are so much more comfy and are perfect for suburban riding. I have my basket on the front, the toddlers in the croozer at the back and I can head to the shops to pick a few things up or just cycle around the neghbourhood for some exercise. The Electra bikes are worth a look!

[Amelia]

whoops, here's the link
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=15627

[byPetra]

Hi Clare,

Please see your blog as something for you, for yourself. Like a friend you can talk to when you need it and want to.

And about the bikes, my favorite so far between those is definitely Viva. I just love the turquoise colour, it looks comfortable, and the fact you can carry your stuff on the front, that's a feature I want on my bike too. I'm so curious if you are going to buy a bike, and if yes which one you are going to choose.

xx Petra

[Kelly]

Far out...how could you possibly choose? They are all quite magnificent, and also having toyed with the idea of a bike - to keep up with the kids too! - you're really throwing all kinds of expensive ideas into my head! I think the powder blue one is my favourite...mmmm...

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[Celine]

they are amazing! Cycling is my main mean of getting about including to do the shopping and I love very much the green basket. So much more fun than the boring one I have. Get cycling I say (very good for the legs and the head!)

[Dottie]

Yay, bicycles!

All of these choices are fabulous. I love my Oma and my Rivendell Betty Foy, but I also really want a Pashley :)

[Bec]

Love the Princess Sovereign, don't give up on her!

[molly]

Love the Paula by retrovelo!

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[Rachel]

Yaayyy! So nice to see so many beautiful bikes all on one site. I too am in love with so many of these bikes. I just "ordered" my Viva Kilo in the all beige color and I'm so excited to receive it! Thanks for further inspiration and to know that I'm not alone in my obsession : ).

[Kristen]

I own a Giant that folds in half and stores in a bag. LOVE it.

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