Looking for a Casual Bicycle for My Mum

LoSquiggles on 14/09/2017 - 11:13
Last edited 14/09/2017 - 11:14

Just got a new job so the signing bonus can be used to repay my mum with a nice bike.

My mum is looking for a casual weekend cruiser bike, she just doesn't know it yet.

My old mountain bike is rusty and is just not the right size for her.

A bit of context, there's a lovely biking path near her place in Parramatta following the river, so it's not really for the road.

My key requirements are:

  • Basket for groceries / puppy (future proof)
  • Gears for the little hill outside our place
  • Reliable because my mum doesn't really know much about bikes

Any good deals right now? I can look at the $500 range give or take.

Sports & Outdoors

Comments

  • Ryanek on 14/09/2017 - 11:19
    +2

    The Reid Ladies Vintage bike range is pretty good value. You'll notice the Vintage Roadster is currently on sale.

    • oSquiggles on 14/09/2017 - 11:57

      Thanks, it looks like a decent range, I guess I'll have to do some more research on the differences between each one.

    • millhouse on 14/09/2017 - 13:07
      +1

      Happy to recommend Reid. The wife has one and it's been great.

  • SuperC on 14/09/2017 - 11:36
    +1

    Go to 99 bikes at Auburn, they have a really good range of bikes. Have a look at the website, but don't be intimidated by the high prices, as they do have a very wide range. I'm pretty sure if you join club 99 for $5 they also give you a discount.
    99 Bikes

  • meowmeowmeow on 14/09/2017 - 15:43
    +1

    Just a note on the basket thing - i got a basket for my bike thinking it would be handy to carry things, but it actually just really throws off the steering and makes the bike a little hard to handle, so i ended up just carrying things in a backpack in the end

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