tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post7836309459791662832..comments2024-03-18T08:41:35.438-04:00Comments on Lovely Bicycle!: Review of "Eustacia Vye": Pashley Princess SovereignVelouriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-87328056618575519622015-03-11T17:44:53.785-04:002015-03-11T17:44:53.785-04:00I too test rode a Pashley Princess at Stratford an...I too test rode a Pashley Princess at Stratford and I was overwhelmed with the smooth comfort of riding the bike. I didn't like the male roadster so I ordered a 22.5" princess classic in regency green. I really love my new bike and I have ridden it every day for the month that I have had her. As a tall 63 year old male I enjoy the step thru frame with its lovely comfortable upright riding position. <br />I love the swept back handlebars with the comfortable rubber grips and the sprung leather Brooks saddle is so comfortable. I bought the three speed version and I get up all the hills OK in 1st gear and she really bowls along in 3rd.<br />It's funny the first shop I went into tried to talk me out of buying a Princess saying it would be too feminine for me.<br />I'm glad I didn't listen to him and went to Stratford where the assistant was only too pleased to let me have a test ride. I am really enjoying riding in the Warwickshire countryside on my new princess. I did remove the wicker basket though and installed my Carradice saddlebag for my sandwiches and flask. <br />I would love to hear from other Pashley princess male riders.Stevenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-66843436240000320682012-02-23T01:11:03.921-05:002012-02-23T01:11:03.921-05:00I recently discovered your blog and I have to say ...I recently discovered your blog and I have to say I really enjoy reading about your knowledge of the kinds of bicycles I am growing more and more interested in. I want to buy a bicycle for pleasure, exercise, and tooling around but with so many choices its easy to get overwhelmed. Your blog is helping to remedy that symptom. I now have a good idea of what I want but I was wondering what your opinion is about chainless bikes. <br /><br />dei gratia<br />steve c.dei gratia steve c.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10764605445173186346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-64441935013406236722011-07-03T21:29:35.084-04:002011-07-03T21:29:35.084-04:00I have recently decided to buy myself a bike and i...I have recently decided to buy myself a bike and immediately fell in love with the Pashley Princess Sovereign. Your wonderful and detailed review has confirmed for me that I've made the right choice. Thank you. I shall order one this wee. Enjoy many years with Eustacia, she's a stunner. I'm not surprised you're both getting comments xxChristina @ Fashion's Most Wantedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583201549332262341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-49709269523274661802011-04-16T10:47:54.985-04:002011-04-16T10:47:54.985-04:00Hi,
Has anyone tried changing the rear inner tube ...Hi,<br />Has anyone tried changing the rear inner tube on the P Princess. I seem to have to take everything off it?twhitstablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17345948739763201487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-23244394489275070052010-11-20T14:26:20.229-05:002010-11-20T14:26:20.229-05:00What a wonderful Blog. And, thanks to you! Your ...What a wonderful Blog. And, thanks to you! Your blog finally helped persuade wife and I to get a Sovereign each - they are being built by Pashley as I type!<br /><br />Starting a blog myself too<br />Baz<br />http://pashleyguide.blogspot.com/Barry Mazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731777711884288947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-77184537450256732132010-09-02T01:05:24.765-04:002010-09-02T01:05:24.765-04:00Anonymous from Spain - I am 5'7" with lon...Anonymous from Spain - I am 5'7" with long legs (32.5" inseam) and the 20" frame actually began to feel small on me once I got better at cycling. I have now sold the Pashley and the bike I ride (a vintage Gazelle) is 22.5" and feels like a better fit. <br /><br />Everyone is different, but of the many-many women I know who ride a Pashley Princess, most of them feel more comfortable in the larger sizes as well. I would definitely not recommend that a person taller than 5'4" get the 17.5" frame unless they have super short legs.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-74884575934325257002010-08-31T18:20:48.714-04:002010-08-31T18:20:48.714-04:00Measurements recommended for Pashley:
17.5″ frame...Measurements recommended for Pashley:<br /><br />17.5″ frame suits 27.5″ – 31.5″ inside leg<br />20″ frame suits 30″ – 34″ inside leg<br />22.5″ frame suits 32.5″ – 36.5″ inside leg<br /><br />A person will 1.70cm be more comfortable bike 17.5"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-65146751461170543522010-08-31T08:27:54.801-04:002010-08-31T08:27:54.801-04:00Hello from Spain..
The bike is beautiful but as w...Hello from Spain..<br /><br />The bike is beautiful but as we see in the pictures you would have to buy the 17.5" because this 20" is large for you.<br /><br /><br /><br />Regards.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-21230745546755990012010-07-17T17:15:42.512-04:002010-07-17T17:15:42.512-04:00Hi there! I have been looking for US stores that s...Hi there! I have been looking for US stores that sell Pashleys with no luck....where did you get yours? Thanks, PPatience Meliora Blythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03897974563208566336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-68731558764838886612010-06-25T20:10:37.064-04:002010-06-25T20:10:37.064-04:00How great to read all these comments from like min...How great to read all these comments from like minded people who all love their pashley. I have just bought a Sonnett Bliss in cream with burgundy highlights. Only had her a week so still getting used to her but just love going out every day on this bike. I've wanted a Pashley for a couple of years now and purchased mine from a local shop in Stratford upon Avon (just down the road from the Pashley factory). When the cycle shop assistant asked me if I wanted to take a test ride round Stratford in rush hour I nearly died of fright but the moment I got on, I was hooked! Well worth the wait of 6 weeks and although I too have had a few bruises from my clumsy mounting and dismounting I am getting there! Now we are having some amazing summer sunshine I am enjoying the Cotswold countryside around my home. Just trying to come up with a name for her and thought with the connection to Stratford, a good old Shakespearian character might fit the bill. So any thoughts on that one?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-43375771205294054922010-01-10T12:34:20.323-05:002010-01-10T12:34:20.323-05:00Came across your review while searching on the int...Came across your review while searching on the internet - this has been very helpful :) I still deciding between the Classic and the Sovereign & will be going to test them both soon... I've wanted one of these for so long to ride around London on... I've even named it & I don't even own her yet!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-17488756255629674062009-09-14T05:16:21.924-04:002009-09-14T05:16:21.924-04:00Thank you so much for your advice. I think I will...Thank you so much for your advice. I think I will go for the 20" frame as I can still touch the ground with my toes if I position the saddle to its absolute lowest position. I hope to raise it an inch as I gain confidence and don't feel I need to be so low to the ground. On the 18", I felt my knees were coming up too high even with handlebar adjustments..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-65685739679529737452009-09-13T18:02:06.697-04:002009-09-13T18:02:06.697-04:00To add to my previous comment: a 30" inseam ...To add to my previous comment: a 30" inseam is actually quite long for a 5'4"/5'5" person; you must be long-legged for your overall height. I'd go with the 20" frame, especially since you say that you felt cramped on the smaller bike. It is generally recommended that one gets "the largest frame they can get away with," and a lot of that depends on being able to mount a bike properly, so that you don't need to touch the ground with your feet when seated.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-58151145049619573212009-09-13T17:54:38.966-04:002009-09-13T17:54:38.966-04:00Anon. - If you position your saddle so that your l...Anon. - If you position your saddle so that your leg is fully extended when you pedal (and therefore you cannot touch the ground at all), then I suggest the 20" frame. If you position your saddle so that your toes can touch the ground when you are seated (because you cannot mount and dismount a bike properly), then you'll need the 17.5". <br /><br />I am between 5'6" and 5'7" and got the 20" frame because I am in the latter category; otherwise I may have gotten the 22" frame.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-12572762175083224332009-09-13T17:44:12.945-04:002009-09-13T17:44:12.945-04:00Filigre - Thanks for your reply. I tried the bike...Filigre - Thanks for your reply. I tried the bike today and it was sooooo nice and smooth to ride. Have a problem deciding on frame size now as the 18 felt cramped but I am only 5'4/5'5 with a 30" inside leg so the 20 might be a bit big?! Apologies if my question appears twice...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-13052794578294077762009-09-13T17:38:49.701-04:002009-09-13T17:38:49.701-04:00Any idea which size Princess i should get? I am 5...Any idea which size Princess i should get? I am 5'4/5'5 with a 30" inside leg but stuck between an 18 or 20 inch frame...?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-87134813356292659102009-08-28T19:06:57.488-04:002009-08-28T19:06:57.488-04:00If you haven't ridden a bicycle for a while, t...If you haven't ridden a bicycle for a while, the Pashley is one of the easiest bikes to ride IMO; it is <i>extremely</i> stable. If it felt wobbly to you, my first thought is that it could have been in the wrong gear. Shops tend to set the bikes in a very low gear for some reason, like first or second. Test the bike in third gear if you are on flat land and see how that feels?Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-60686006772444124482009-08-28T18:53:24.236-04:002009-08-28T18:53:24.236-04:00Hi, I am buying a Pashley Princess through our com...Hi, I am buying a Pashley Princess through our company's 'ride to work' tax saving cycle scheme. I have never had a dutch style bicycle before and have only yet tried the Pashley for a few minutes, felt a little wobbly on it. Do you think it will be difficult to ride? Haven't been on a bike for a few years...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-40286785412150682722009-08-24T23:54:45.542-04:002009-08-24T23:54:45.542-04:00Greetings,
I have a 1980 Peujeot (Jeujeot) bi...Greetings,<br /> I have a 1980 Peujeot (Jeujeot) bike nearly identical to yours. Thrilling to ride, lacking in lightness....<br /> Best regards.Kilroynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-77246915572537996752009-08-18T22:32:45.088-04:002009-08-18T22:32:45.088-04:00I like that leather protector in of itself, but I ...I like that leather protector in of itself, but I also like the uninterrupted flow of the loop frame. Plus, <a href="http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com/2007/09/velo-darwinism-evolution-of-top-tube.html" rel="nofollow">what would BikeSnobNYC say</a>!Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-87259768455528524742009-08-18T07:11:24.714-04:002009-08-18T07:11:24.714-04:00Why no leather frame protector? Seems like a no-b...Why no leather frame protector? Seems like a no-brainer!<br /><br />http://www.pashley.co.uk/products/leather-frame-protector.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-6170373514885085682009-08-11T17:54:46.405-04:002009-08-11T17:54:46.405-04:00Good luck, Glossy! The Batavus "Cambridge&qu...Good luck, Glossy! The Batavus "Cambridge" is an interesting combination of vintage and modern aesthetics, and I bet it's pretty lightweight.<br /><br />Doohickie, a Loop Frame blog would be wonderful. I wish there were more vintage frames like this available, but they are so hard to find!Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-20963590718882150122009-08-11T12:40:40.630-04:002009-08-11T12:40:40.630-04:00I appreciate this thorough review!
I understand p...I appreciate this thorough review!<br /><br />I understand perfectly what you mean about taking into account the subtle differences between these type of bikes, that all seem so very similar at first. I came across one that was up on Craigslist at a significant discount, but I couldn't commit to it at all. It wasn't the right bike.<br /><br />I intend to try out a Batavus Cambridge (http://www.dutchbikeshop.co.uk/page15.htm), as the Danish market model has all the elements I want...but I believe I am far too short for it. Wish me luck!<br /><br />GlossyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-76750612787081828042009-08-11T08:01:30.386-04:002009-08-11T08:01:30.386-04:00Anon -- I looked at Velorbis when they were carrie...Anon -- I looked at Velorbis when they were carried by the Dutch Bicycle Company in Boston. The Victoria and Danneborg are nice, but I liked the Pashley Princess better. Also, Velorbis bicycles do not have <i>fully</i> enclosed chaincases, which was an absolute must for me. The prices in the US were over $2,000, which was more than my Pashley cost even with all the add-ons and customisations. I do like the Velorbis Scrap Deluxe, which is a slightly different kind of bicycle, and would like to own one in future in addition to the Pashley Princess.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-86798751203262144962009-08-11T02:57:11.020-04:002009-08-11T02:57:11.020-04:00It sounds like you should have bought a Velorbis V...It sounds like you should have bought a Velorbis Victoria as many of your changes are standard on the Velorbis Victoria. Their models for the Scandinavian market comes as standard with 3 speed or 7 speed shimano coaster brake, Brooks grips, Brooks mud flap, double kick stand etc. Check it out here http://www.velorbis.co.uk/velorbis-classic-bicycles/classic-bicycles/victoria-classic. Prices start at £575 and they offer free delivery to the UKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com