The Pashley Poppy Traditional City Bike in Powder Blue has a classic curved frame means that you can glide elegantly through your surroundings in a comfortable upright position. It is the subtle details that really complete the Poppy experience, from soft touch cork grips to the h&-made Brooks leather saddle that gradually forms to your shape for true support. The Poppy is not just a pretty face, however, & is suited to both short hops around town & longer weekend jaunts into the countryside. The hub brakes ensure powerful stopping in all weathers, the lightweight 3 speed hub gears let you tackle hills while still keeping a good pace around the city, & the gorgeous cream Schwalbe tyres resist punctures to give you uninterrupted riding pleasure. The Poppy a wonderful companion for life, an eye-catching bicycle that lets you explore in comfort, style & the pace of a bygone era. This bike is perfect for Anyone who wants a practical bike for getting around town that also comes with classic styling & traditional workmanship. Key Features Classic step-over frame design with elegant upright riding position: an easy to mount/dismount frame with comfortable upright riding position that allows you a good view of other road users & the scenery, & the added bonus of encouraging a healthy posture. The frame is h&-built using 100 year old traditional methods
- with tubing h&-brazed into lugs
- for the attention to detail that only a frame crafted by hand can possess. Classic 3 speed hub gears: With a traditional easy-to-use thumb gear lever, they allow you to glide along flatter terrain with ease & climb inclines at a gentle pace. Fully enclosed gear system that requires minimal maintenance. Low maintenance hub brakes & gears: enclosed & sealed from all weathers, hub brakes & gears are long-lasting & robust & provide excellent stopping power come rain or shine. Traditional style mudguards: with beautiful h&-applied silver-line detail, they protect you from unsightly mud splashes, providing all-weather practicality. Traditional Brooks B67s sprung leather saddle: Classically sprung for supreme comfort this saddle is ideal for daily city or touring use in an upright riding posture. The leather allows the saddle to breathe & form to your shape over time becoming uniquely comfortable. With handy rear luggage loops. Classic frame-fitted pump: a traditional design in highly polished chrome, it fits securely to the cycle frame via integrated pump-pegs; easily at-hand when your tyres need an extra top-up of air. Protective chainguard: a streamlined chainguard that protects you from greasy oil marks, & helps prevent your attire from catching in the chain. Classic cream tyres with puncture protection & reflective side-walls: With robust, densely-woven carcass' that offer great puncture resistance, but using a fabric that needs less rubber coating & thus has a reduced weight. An inner Kevlar Guard belt provides additional puncture protection & a reflective band around the circumference of the tyre walls provide extra visibility after darkness.