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A bike made for two....

  • 16-08-2010 2:18pm
    #1
    eden_my_ass
    Registered Users Posts: 594 ✭✭✭


    This is a fairly raw question so excuse my ignorance, haven't been near a bike in years! Looking to pick one up under the Bike to work scheme (self employed so no purchasing restrictions), and just thinking in terms of it being as usable as possible, would I be right in assuming that if my girlfriend is only 2-3 inches shorter than me, it should be possible to pick up a city/hybrid bike that we both could use with slight adjustment. If so, which way should I go, a bike slightly small for me, or a bike slightly big for her, also are some brands less adjustable than others (short range of adjustment I mean)...hopefully not a stupid question, just want some reassurance before I make a mistake!


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  • #2
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,142 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    At one end you have Dublin bikes which are usable by people of very different sizes with just a seat height adjustment.

    At the other you have racing bikes which need to be pretty much spot on in terms of reach and handlebar height (to within a cm or so).

    So yes, you can buy a bike that will fit you both, more or less. Just don't get something too racy - probably stay away from the "flat bar racers" with a lower, stretched out position.

    An adjustable stem will help. These are pretty cheap and included on many city bikes.


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