Functional bikes. Not Porn not Anti

Try it out and see how you like it. I think it suits your needs perfectly. A 9 speed would probably be enough and a little cheaper than a 12 or 18 speed.

That is very nice!

It's a lot of money to just "try out" a pinion.

But I am leaning that way

No bike shops in your area to take a spin on ? I wouldn't buy it blind.

Nothing with pinion, lets be honest, its a bit niche.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqa-UpRJWd0/?igsh=MTM0dWRoNm5vdnplZw==

I love this bike!
I don’t know how to share here from instagram.

So much yes!

Any more photos?

Here is a few more pictures, dreamy frameset!

https://www.reddit.com/r/xbiking/comments/196kz27/1993_bridgestone_xo1/

🙌

Can someone recommend a bike similar to this for my 73 year old father?
With an upright position and wide 650b tyres?
@Hulsroy what was it that you build for your dad, i remember it being similar to what I'm looking for. Cheers!

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I still have the frame and seat post if you are interested.
Its a surly cross check but modified

I was searching in your thread but it has nearly 400 pages now.... Do you have any pictures?

Yes definitely.

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That's awesome! Thanks for your reply:)
I had I different memory of it though, I'm looking for something with a low top tube, kind of a mixte, like this;

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Also see Marin Larkspur 2

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If you don't mind buying off the peg, the Kona is a great choice. My wife got one during the pandemic and it was excellent value for money. I'd use it myself if it was big enough.

I got my mum this used specialized roll low entry

Added some big flat pedals, £25 shimano hydralic brakes and made it 1x for ease of use.

Edit: Thats actually whats in your photo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMLXKboh6ow

(Ugly bikes warning)

i think the roll is a great bike for the purpose. I advocate for it all of the time.

Cheers! I remember seeing the Roll as a rental bike somewhere and liking it.
I'm looking after something a bit more high end though and they don't seem to be for sale anywhere...

You're so good to your parents!