Comments on: Batavus BUB on the Way http://bikeshopgirl.com/2009/10/batavus-bub-on-the-way/ Helping women find their way in cycling Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:57:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: brad mccarty http://bikeshopgirl.com/2009/10/batavus-bub-on-the-way/comment-page-1/#comment-1086 brad mccarty Sat, 13 Feb 2010 20:03:47 +0000 http://bikeshopgirl.com/?p=739#comment-1086 Tinker, I have a long top and short bottom also, but with short arms. I find that a shorter (not longer) top tube and higher stem and lots of seat post set-back work best. Tinker,
I have a long top and short bottom also, but with short arms. I find that a shorter (not longer) top tube and higher stem and lots of seat post set-back work best.

]]> By: Tinker http://bikeshopgirl.com/2009/10/batavus-bub-on-the-way/comment-page-1/#comment-400 Tinker Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:19:37 +0000 http://bikeshopgirl.com/?p=739#comment-400 I on the other hand have a similar, but opposite problem. I have short legs apparently for my height, and a long upper body, whic means NOTHING is made to fit me. (I am 6 feet tall, and wear tall shirts/jackets/coats, and have about a 30" inseam.) Is there a bicycle that fits this combination? (Don't forget to account for the arthritic hips, shoulders and lower back, which force me to ride in an upright position, whether I want to or not.) Also, I should also specify, I need 26" wheels and tires, as only they can support my weight (300-350 pounds.) So if it says 700C, don't even start. 26x2.35" or wider? Check! I guess I need a the rear wheel of a Cadillac Fleetwood cruiser, with the nuvinci CVPT. This tranny is a lot more flexible than an alfine transmission, but, yes, it weighs more. Throw in the fenders and rearview mirrors (I'm accustomed to riding a motorcycle, more than a bicycle, so I am used to the right side grip being the rear brake, and a PAIR of rear view Mirrors that can't view past my shoulders, except in a sharp turn.) And then I have to transplant that rear wheel/shifter combination, on to some sort of Nirve (possibly) Lowrider, with an extremely long top bar. Any other suggestions? I on the other hand have a similar, but opposite problem. I have short legs apparently for my height, and a long upper body, whic means NOTHING is made to fit me. (I am 6 feet tall, and wear tall shirts/jackets/coats, and have about a 30″ inseam.) Is there a bicycle that fits this combination? (Don’t forget to account for the arthritic hips, shoulders and lower back, which force me to ride in an upright position, whether I want to or not.) Also, I should also specify, I need 26″ wheels and tires, as only they can support my weight (300-350 pounds.) So if it says 700C, don’t even start. 26×2.35″ or wider? Check!

I guess I need a the rear wheel of a Cadillac Fleetwood cruiser, with the nuvinci CVPT. This tranny is a lot more flexible than an alfine transmission, but, yes, it weighs more. Throw in the fenders and rearview mirrors (I’m accustomed to riding a motorcycle, more than a bicycle, so I am used to the right side grip being the rear brake, and a PAIR of rear view Mirrors that can’t view past my shoulders, except in a sharp turn.)

And then I have to transplant that rear wheel/shifter combination, on to some sort of Nirve (possibly) Lowrider, with an extremely long top bar. Any other suggestions?

]]> By: Renaissance Bicycles » Blog Archive » Batavus BuB(s) — A Sneak Peak http://bikeshopgirl.com/2009/10/batavus-bub-on-the-way/comment-page-1/#comment-291 Renaissance Bicycles » Blog Archive » Batavus BuB(s) — A Sneak Peak Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:13:27 +0000 http://bikeshopgirl.com/?p=739#comment-291 [...] These bikes will make the rounds and reviews to a few well-know blogs like Commute by Bike, Bike Shop Girl, and Bicycle Design — but we get a little play-time first. Batavus BuB Spy [...] [...] These bikes will make the rounds and reviews to a few well-know blogs like Commute by Bike, Bike Shop Girl, and Bicycle Design — but we get a little play-time first. Batavus BuB Spy [...]

]]> By: Jan Ryan http://bikeshopgirl.com/2009/10/batavus-bub-on-the-way/comment-page-1/#comment-285 Jan Ryan Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:44:24 +0000 http://bikeshopgirl.com/?p=739#comment-285 Thx! Thx!

]]> By: Bike Shop Girl http://bikeshopgirl.com/2009/10/batavus-bub-on-the-way/comment-page-1/#comment-283 Bike Shop Girl Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:23:06 +0000 http://bikeshopgirl.com/?p=739#comment-283 Jan - I haven't received the bicycle yet. I should in the next could days though, and will reply once I have a better answer Jan -

I haven’t received the bicycle yet. I should in the next could days though, and will reply once I have a better answer

]]> By: Jan Ryan http://bikeshopgirl.com/2009/10/batavus-bub-on-the-way/comment-page-1/#comment-282 Jan Ryan Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:54:29 +0000 http://bikeshopgirl.com/?p=739#comment-282 With the weight and only three speeds how is it on hills? With the weight and only three speeds how is it on hills?

]]> By: Lovely Bicycle! http://bikeshopgirl.com/2009/10/batavus-bub-on-the-way/comment-page-1/#comment-263 Lovely Bicycle! Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:11:38 +0000 http://bikeshopgirl.com/?p=739#comment-263 I think the "paperclip" design is an innovative way to do a unisex frame, and might actually be successful - in comparison to other step-through frames that are stubbornly perceived as "women's frames" in most areas of the world despite their intentions to be unisex. This is a great idea and I'd love to see one of these bicycles in person. I think the “paperclip” design is an innovative way to do a unisex frame, and might actually be successful – in comparison to other step-through frames that are stubbornly perceived as “women’s frames” in most areas of the world despite their intentions to be unisex. This is a great idea and I’d love to see one of these bicycles in person.

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