tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726646815778569168.post7162969504299652753..comments2022-03-29T05:09:48.807-07:00Comments on This Girl's Bike: It Came to Me in a Flash.dreamlethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09677470231992780003noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726646815778569168.post-25883545879171237062010-06-06T10:44:57.016-07:002010-06-06T10:44:57.016-07:00I pop into bike shops all the time but somehow I h...I pop into bike shops all the time but somehow I have found neither available to test ride yet. I know of only two shops in Los Angeles that carry Pashleys (Orange 20 and Flying Pidgeon) and both are on the other side of town so it would require a special trip over there to test ride a Pashley. Also I haven't put any pennies in a piggy bank yet to save up for these bikes so as of now it's still just a fantasy but a very active one.<br /><br />@ Dottie - Coming from someone with two such beautiful bikes, I really appreciate the stamp of approval! The reason I lean towards the Pashley over actual Dutch bikes is mainly a size issue. I test rode the smallest Batavus and Gazelle once and both were still too big for me. I guess there are no 5'3" shorties in Holland! I understand the smallest Pashley is smaller than the smallest Dutch bike.<br /><br />@ Danielle - My bike twin! I love the Bianchi but it's not perfect. I don't think any bike really is perfect though for all things and that's why I really need two (or maybe 3)!<br /><br />@ Bliss Chick - Thanks for the affirmation that I'm not a bike hoarder! As for my logo my dear friend designed it and I love it! I found a photograph of a girl on a bike on the internet that I just sort of liked the feeling of and she took it as inspiration and created that beautiful logo. She's very talented.<br /><br />@ Aelione let me know if you get any closer to buying a new bike and if you decide to keep your Bianchi or not. I'd love to know. And as for you owning and thinking about the same bikes as I am - well I can only say you have excellent taste! (It is a crazy coincidence though!)dreamlethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09677470231992780003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726646815778569168.post-1741712054334567792010-06-06T06:40:20.875-07:002010-06-06T06:40:20.875-07:00HI! We have the same bike taste! I bought a Milano...HI! We have the same bike taste! I bought a Milano Parco last year, and I love it, but like you I have been thinking of replacing my Bianchi in a few years with 2 bikes... and I've been looking at the Surly Fixed gear and the Pashley! Crazy! <br /><br />I put expandable wire basket panniers on my rack, so I don't have to attach seperate panniers, and like you I've never been able to find a basket that "works" with this bike... but apart from that, I do love it. It's the first bike I've had for a while (I had a blue 3 gear Schwinn that was stolen) and I did a lot of research before buying it... but it does seem oddly slow for an aluminum bike! I also find it very bumpy, which is why the Pashley appeals to me. :) <br /><br />Great bike blog!Aelionehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01119326498324657029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726646815778569168.post-29543838893823097502010-02-05T06:44:04.646-08:002010-02-05T06:44:04.646-08:00Two bikes may feel excessive to simplicity folks, ...Two bikes may feel excessive to simplicity folks, but I love having a heavier bike and a road bike. My mountain bike lets me haul stuff and my lovely 5-year-old on his Trail-a-Bike, while my road bike lets me FLY! <br /><br />Love, love your logo! I just started my own blog on biking and fitness, both for the average Jane, so I'm dreaming of creating something that wonderful. I'll put you on my blog list!<br /><br />bike-bliss.comCherilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16091536510203894162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726646815778569168.post-9876875336902022822010-01-31T18:12:54.343-08:002010-01-31T18:12:54.343-08:00I have the same bike and have had the same thought...I have the same bike and have had the same thoughts. I love it for 'round town stuff --it's very comfortable -- but when I need to zip up the hills to and from work, I wish I had something light and skinny.Daniellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726646815778569168.post-41685360390530039962010-01-28T21:14:34.238-08:002010-01-28T21:14:34.238-08:00Um, yes! Everyone who rides a lot really needs tw...Um, yes! Everyone who rides a lot really needs two bikes, and these would make quite a pair :)Dottiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984050970208363927noreply@blogger.com