August 25, 2011

I’ll Take This… Pashley Bike

When I saw this item in the auction catalogue at Alex Cooper, I thought I’d look hilarious pedaling around my new neighbourhood with Connor nestled in the basket. Pashley bikeBut then I remembered that I live at the bottom of a valley, and am surrounded by hills, and that Connor weighs in at about 65 lbs. But I am sure that he’d be quite cozy in the basket.Pashley bike3This is a bike by the venerable English firm of Pashley, which was founded in 1926 and is located in the Bard’s hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon. This bike looks to be their “Delibike” style. Pashley bike2 Maybe I could take it to the Farmers’ Market on Sundays and fill it with fresh fruits and veg. What do you think?

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12 comments:

  1. The Devoted ClassicistAugust 25, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Connor might enjoy it. In choosing your cycling wardrobe, make sure there are no possible associations with you-know-who in The Wizard of Oz. I have seen a great rattan and cane bike that was very stylish.

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  2. KarenaAugust 25, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    What a great bike!! Connor, how funny, oh I am sure he would love it, of course you may have a heart attack!

    xoxo
    Karena

    Art by Karena

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  3. ToadAugust 26, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    A most stylish way to find yourself to work. Needs paint though, perhaps something to match the colors of Petite Louis's van?

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  4. NutbirdAugust 26, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    If you can get it for $100 or less, okay. But You Live At the Bottom of a Valley. It might look nice outside the house with the basket full of flowers. Ann

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  5. AntiqueaholicsAugust 26, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    What a fabulous bike and basket. I use a market basket on my bike at the cape that holds a few items, but you could do some serious shopping with the wonderful large basket on this bike. Looks like fun.

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  6. The Everything ListAugust 26, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    oh goodness i want one!!

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  7. Washington CubeAugust 26, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    There's a reason people in the Netherlands ride a lot of bikes=FLAT.

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  8. GretchenAugust 26, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    If the folks drive anywhere are erratically as some of the dimwits here in Annapolis, biking to the market is perilous indeed! I like Ann's idea of placing flowers in the basket. Go for it and good luck in the hopes to stay dry this weekend!

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  9. YONKSAugust 26, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    I think even the fittest person would need more gears than this could offer for those hills!
    Have a great weekend
    Di
    x

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  10. peggy braswellAugust 26, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Fabulous Basket + Grand Bike. Of course you must get this one. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com

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  11. onneryAugust 26, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Love it! LOL I'll pay to have an oil painting of you and Connor on it!

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  12. AnonymousAugust 29, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    You could make your own bike - just copy what they have done. A reasonable price would beat what this will cost you. Ann

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