http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Cath Kidston bikes en Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:46:34 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14864#post-189591 Thu, 28 May 2015 15:47:03 +0000 Min 189591@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>I don't know what you ride but I've yet to see a Surly I would object to.</em></p> <p>It is a Cross Check. It is brilliant to ride but I was certainly attracted by its looks too! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14864#post-189587 Thu, 28 May 2015 14:51:19 +0000 kaputnik 189587@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The only criticism I could level aesthetically at Surlies is the use of the Ahead-stem on a classic looking, straight top tubed frame. It just looks a bit out of place when stared at from the side, especially given a slight rise on the stem.</p> <p>But if that's all I can come up with, you know there's very little wrong with them! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14864#post-189584 Thu, 28 May 2015 14:48:47 +0000 wingpig 189584@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Does anyone know the exact nature of the problem with Surly that the mechanic from The Bike Chain had, which apparently caused him to publicly gripe about having to build one up for a customer on FB or Twitter (which was mentioned in the FB discussions when the premises were transferred to EBC)? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14864#post-189581 Thu, 28 May 2015 14:41:46 +0000 dougal 189581@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"I remember someone saying as much about my Surly soon after I bought it"</p> <p>I don't know what you ride but I've yet to see a Surly I would object to. I think the LHT is a thing of beauty, though it appears they discontinued the lovely green colour they had for a while. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14864#post-189579 Thu, 28 May 2015 14:38:34 +0000 dougal 189579@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Kingston Bicycles seem to have <a href="http://www.kingstonbicycles.co.uk/#!kingston-bicycles/c1mcm">a selection of SS and hub gear bikes</a> so why did they go with the derailleur bikes for their collaboration? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14864#post-189435 Wed, 27 May 2015 12:38:16 +0000 chdot 189435@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"I would just hope that the bike is decent enough to be fun"</p> <p>At least it's not 'full suspension' adding more weight than fun(ction). </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14864#post-189416 Wed, 27 May 2015 11:19:51 +0000 Wilmington's Cow 189416@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I 'might' have made a comment about black bikes being boring before being a total hypocrite and getting a black bike when I realised that actually they are rather cool... Obviously...</p> <p>"I would just hope that the bike is decent enough to be fun and not to put its owners off cycling."</p> <p>THAT is the most important aspect. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14864#post-189401 Wed, 27 May 2015 10:25:50 +0000 chdot 189401@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"and for some that extra £400 to have the branding and the pink paint will be worth it"</p> <p>Better a bike than a 'designer' handbag...</p> <p>"</p> <p>Cath Kidston is now a global British brand in over 180 stores in 14 different countries and is widely seen as “The Home of Modern Vintage”.</p> <p>Kingston Bicycles was established in 2009 to promote classic styled practical bikes as more cities embraced cycling. With cycling moving more towards lifestyle friendly bikes speed is less important, so traditional comfort bikes are quickly becoming the urban cyclists model of choice for commuting, shopping or leisure.</p> <p>"</p> <p><a href="http://www.kingstonbicycles.co.uk/#" rel="nofollow">http://www.kingstonbicycles.co.uk/#</a>!cath-kidston-collaboration/c1572 </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14864#post-189396 Wed, 27 May 2015 10:10:46 +0000 Min 189396@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Lol, I am sure it wasn't you! I may have told you about it at the time though, that is probably it. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14864#post-189394 Wed, 27 May 2015 10:09:16 +0000 Wilmington's Cow 189394@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Now paranoid that was me.... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14864#post-189332 Tue, 26 May 2015 11:55:37 +0000 Min 189332@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Oh and I wouldn't hesitate to buy another Surly if I needed to. I could spend hours on the internet searching for uncool bikes that are acceptable to men who pull up next to you at the traffic lights but I can't really be bothered.</p> <p>I would just hope that the bike is decent enough to be fun and not to put its owners off cycling. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14864#post-189330 Tue, 26 May 2015 11:34:31 +0000 Min 189330@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I remember someone saying as much about my Surly soon after I bought it. I also remember that his opinion was not welcome or wanted. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14864#post-189324 Tue, 26 May 2015 10:44:47 +0000 Wilmington's Cow 189324@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Might as well post what I posted on FB about the bike:</p> <p>Exactly, and for some that extra £400 to have the branding and the pink paint will be worth it. Their money. I buy Rapha when I could easily buy something cheaper that effectively does the same thing - that's no different to buying this bike. If personal taste, colour preferences, and brand names meant nothing at all in cycling we'd all be riding identikit black bikes with no name on them - whether we like it or not we all make choices of bike based on how it looks, sometimes swayed by the brand name (whether that's Specialized or Trek or Raleigh or, in my case, Cotic). Again, someone choosing to ride a Cath Kidston bike is no different to that. And hey, it's someone on a bike, what's not to like? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14864#post-189309 Tue, 26 May 2015 08:48:53 +0000 kaputnik 189309@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>You can buy the same 7-speed Kingston "Hampton" shopper bike for about £180 online / Argos. That makes for a very expensive coat of pink paint.</p> <p>For £400 you probably can buy yourself a hub-geared town bike with a bit more range than the 3 speed. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14864#post-189277 Mon, 25 May 2015 11:45:37 +0000 paulmilne 189277@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Surely would be better with fully enclosed hub gears? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14864#post-189274 Mon, 25 May 2015 11:09:37 +0000 Min 189274@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Bit garish for me! I eventually managed to find a price, £399 for anyone who is wondering. Can't tell whether that is a good price or not. It is a 7 speed though which makes it more useful as a town bike than 3 speed IMO. And it does come with a rack, mudguards, chainguard, all that <strike>useful</strike> essential stuff. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14864#post-189260 Mon, 25 May 2015 09:42:29 +0000 Wilmington's Cow 189260@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>If it gets more people cycling because beforehand they thought the style of bikes wasn't for them, then great. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14864#post-189259 Mon, 25 May 2015 09:38:28 +0000 HankChief 189259@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.cathkidston.com/fcs/blog/cath-kidston-x-kingston-bicycles/">http://www.cathkidston.com/fcs/blog/cath-kidston-x-kingston-bicycles/</a></p> <p><em>In an exciting collaboration with British brand Kingston Bicycles, we’ve given a whole new meaning to arriving in style and fashioned a range of exclusive bikes – Cath Kidston x Kingston. Decorated with our sunniest SS15 prints, these beauties will brighten up your road riding adventures come rain or shine.</em> </p>