Claud Butler Elite R2 (something for the lady?)

[Peachy!]

Mrs Peachy has found out some of her friends have started a ladies only riding social club. So she wants;
Something fit for the road.
Not bloody old!
Comfortable.
Simple gears, no front derailleur.
Flat bar.
Not embarrassing.

Right then, as I’ve been down this road before I’m not going to spend too much, so let’s start with a £30 frame from 2015

 

[The History Man]

Use the bits from her other two.

 

[Peachy!]

Well, the only problem I found was the lack of star nut in the steering tube, that didnt take long to sort out.

Then it was a quick throw on of most of the kit from the FrankenClaud gravel bike, but with a set of Bontager "aero" wheels from the stash.

Hopefully the suspension post and anti-shock stem will do the job for her, but I think I might need to swap out the saddle for something more comfortable (for a Lady) any suggestions?

 

[The History Man]

 

[Jamesbike]

Well, the only problem I found was the lack of star nut in the steering tube, that didnt take long to sort out.
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Then it was a quick throw on of most of the kit from the FrankenClaud gravel bike, but with a set of Bontager "aero" wheels from the stash.
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Hopefully the suspension post and anti-shock stem will do the job for her, but I think I might need to swap out the saddle for something more comfortable (for a Lady) any suggestions?

Wittkop from Aldi?!!

 

[The History Man]

Good enough for Her Majesty.

 

[Peachy!]

Thank you for the excellent suggestions, but whilst reading through a bunch of reviews I noticed the highly recommended Selle italia SLR Lady flow saddle that normally retails at £118 is on sale at Chainreaction cycles for £30! might as well give it a go as I can always return it if she doesnt like the large cut out.

Selle Italia SLR Lady Flow Women's Road Bike Saddle | Chain Reaction

Selle Italia SLR Lady Flow Women's Road Bike Saddle - Lowest Prices and FREE shipping available from The World's largest online bike store - Chain Reaction Cycles

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[The History Man]

You mean if she’s not cut out for it?

 

[Jamesbike]

Useful in ones in the late stages of labour!

 

[The History Man]

Useful in ones in the late stages of labour!

Endorsed by Cherie Blair