Recent content by Spokeydokey

Re: Great looking bike. Would be interested to see how you set it up for the long tour to Burgundy.

Re: If it's just for commuting I'd just add a decent saddlebag (unless you carry enough to warrant panniers, in which case you need a rack). Swap the rear freewheel to 14-28, which should be fine unless it's particularly hilly where you live. If not you could replace the front chain rings with...

I needed a comfortable and indestructible bike for my winter commuting so I picked this 1987 Peugeot Provence up from Ebay for about £50. There's something about the styling and decals from that period that I really like and that evokes memories of my childhood, so it was too good to pass up...

So is my first real foray into retro bikes but I'm addicted already. I was in need of a reliable winter commuter bike that had the potential to be used for longer rides and a bit of light touring. I've been using a 2015 model Dawes Discovery 201EQ with a 22" frame but it's just too big for me so...

Thanks for that, really helpful. The frame sizes and rider height recommendations do seem different to those for modern bikes. I'll have to try a few and see how I get on.

I've tried everything on my Dawes including switching to butterfly bars, shortening the stem and moving the saddle but there's no escaping the fact that the reach is just too much for me by about 2 inches. It's only a hybrid that I use for winter commuting and shopping runs but I've spent more...

I'm in the market for an older steel road bike or tourer to see me through my winter commute and possibly for an audax or light tourer next year when the weather improves. This forum has been a goldmine with some really knowledgeable people and has been invaluable so far. One thing I can't...