Pedersen

As only an occasional poster (but long term lurker) I hope you don't
mind me asking a question.
I'm interested in obtaining a gentlemans velo to allow me to pootle
about with my significant other in a stately fashion. My normal mode
of cycling is either lycra clad off-roading or comfort road work on my
recumbent, neither of which are particularly conducive to coversation
with my partner when she is mounted on her Ductch city bike, and she
gets embarassed when I'm on the GrassHopper. That's the background.

Being an individul type of chap, I hae rather fallen for the Pedersen,
but thought I would canvas opinion before I start talking to the
manufactures. They do a very fair try it for two weeks and tell us to
take it aaway if you don't like it deal, so I'll be trying before I
buy, but long term user experences would be greatly apreciated.

Many thaks

Paul.

ps, I apologise in advace for using Google groups, we're not allowed
to post to external usenet from work

wrote:

Being an individul type of chap, I hae rather fallen for the Pedersen,
but thought I would canvas opinion before I start talking to the
manufactures. They do a very fair try it for two weeks and tell us to
take it aaway if you don't like it deal, so I'll be trying before I
buy, but long term user experences would be greatly apreciated.

Can't help, but will be interested in a post try-out report. A slightly
less distinguished but also individual option might be a Moulton, with
Pashley's TSR range available for sane prices. Of course, Pashley also
do a range of "unchanged since the year dot" bikes, with wicker baskets
as standard, so if it's distinguished you want then that's another
option. For custom wickers for anything, see http://hembrow.eu/bicycle.html

Pete.
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On Feb 13, 3:37*pm, wrote:
As only an occasional poster (but long term lurker) I hope you don't
mind me asking a question.
I'm interested in obtaining a gentlemans velo to allow me to pootle
about with my significant other in a stately fashion.

If the Pedersen doesn't work out, you could consider a tandem as an
alternative approach. My partner and I are not well matched for
cycling ability but got a tandem last year and find it a very
enjoyable way of going out for pootles. Decent ones aren't cheap, but
there are plenty of places where you can hire one for a day to see if
you like the experience before buying.

If your partner's range is limited, a tandem evens things up a bit.

Rob

On Wed, 13 Feb 2008 07:37:05 -0800 (PST), wrote:

As only an occasional poster (but long term lurker) I hope you don't
mind me asking a question.


I'm interested in obtaining a gentlemans velo to allow me to pootle
about with my significant other in a stately fashion. My normal mode
of cycling is either lycra clad off-roading or comfort road work on my
recumbent, neither of which are particularly conducive to coversation
with my partner when she is mounted on her Ductch city bike, and she
gets embarassed when I'm on the GrassHopper. That's the background.

Being an individul type of chap, I hae rather fallen for the Pedersen,
but thought I would canvas opinion before I start talking to the
manufactures. They do a very fair try it for two weeks and tell us to
take it aaway if you don't like it deal, so I'll be trying before I
buy, but long term user experences would be greatly apreciated.

I have one. Or at least I'm the long term guardian of Helen Vecht's
Pedersen. She's ridden London to Brighton on it, and a 100km Audax
and could well be along soon to tell you more.

It's been in my garage 3 years now, I think.

It's, umm, different. Very upright riding position, great fun.
People turn to look. Not sure how light it is, but it "feels" nippy -
the short wheel base might be a factor here. Dead comfy, of course,
the upright position means no strain on the wrists/hands and the
saddle is the point of the whole design anyway. The most I've ridden
is 100km in one day, no problem. The one I have (a Cheltenham
Pedersen) has unusual sized wheels, so tyres might be a problem one
day. I expect current models have more usual wheels.


Wherabouts are you? You can have a go if you want.



Many thaks

Paul.

ps, I apologise in advace for using Google groups, we're not allowed
to post to external usenet from work


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wrote:
As only an occasional poster (but long term lurker) I hope you don't
mind me asking a question.
I'm interested in obtaining a gentlemans velo to allow me to pootle
about with my significant other in a stately fashion. My normal mode
of cycling is either lycra clad off-roading or comfort road work on my
recumbent, neither of which are particularly conducive to coversation
with my partner when she is mounted on her Ductch city bike, and she
gets embarassed when I'm on the GrassHopper. That's the background.

Being an individul type of chap, I hae rather fallen for the Pedersen,
but thought I would canvas opinion before I start talking to the
manufactures. They do a very fair try it for two weeks and tell us to
take it aaway if you don't like it deal, so I'll be trying before I
buy, but long term user experences would be greatly apreciated.

With such a deal from the maker, you've little to loose provided you arrange
delivery when you will try the machine. (and if you get one, I might invite
myself over for some tea and test-rides :-) )

I've ridden Kevin "D-Tek"'s modern Pedersen for a few miles; IIRC, it was a
three-speed hub gear. Riding was stately, upright, comfortable. Very
different from any bike with any degree of lean-forwards (modern hybrid or a
60's three-speed gents, let alone a drop-bar tourer or racer). Distinctly
unhurried progress, attempts to go quickly were thwarted by the bolt-upright
posture, as well as the bike's design and my body being more used to
drop-bar tourers.

You may find a top hat and handlebar mustache is required :-)







- Nigel


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On Feb 13, 3:58 pm, Peter Clinch wrote:
wrote:
Being an individul type of chap, I hae rather fallen for the Pedersen,
SNIP
For custom wickers for anything, seehttp://hembrow.eu/bicycle.html

Pete.
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Thanks for the link Pete, they're really nice.

It's also nice to see them still being made, and sold at very
reasonable cost (IMHO).

I bought one in France at a stall at the weekly village market where
we were staying. Looks good (again, IMO), and has survived being left
outside in all weathers without fading, going mouldy etc.
Good choice for a utility bike.

bookieb

Being an individul type of chap, I hae rather fallen for the Pedersen,
but thought I would canvas opinion before I start talking to the
manufactures.

I prolly shouldn't be saying this, but check you've canvassed the opinion
of your conservatively minded wife! The pederson is an odd looking
machine, and she might be slightly disapproving.

I'd echo what Rob said - consider a tandem if shes not keen on the Pederson
(or if it doesn't suit you). But if going for seperate pairs of wheels I'd
love to know what a Pederson is like.

Tim Hall typed


On Wed, 13 Feb 2008 07:37:05 -0800 (PST), wrote:

As only an occasional poster (but long term lurker) I hope you don't
mind me asking a question.


I'm interested in obtaining a gentlemans velo to allow me to pootle
about with my significant other in a stately fashion. My normal mode
of cycling is either lycra clad off-roading or comfort road work on my
recumbent, neither of which are particularly conducive to coversation
with my partner when she is mounted on her Ductch city bike, and she
gets embarassed when I'm on the GrassHopper. That's the background.

Being an individul type of chap, I hae rather fallen for the Pedersen,
but thought I would canvas opinion before I start talking to the
manufactures. They do a very fair try it for two weeks and tell us to
take it aaway if you don't like it deal, so I'll be trying before I
buy, but long term user experences would be greatly apreciated.

I have one. Or at least I'm the long term guardian of Helen Vecht's
Pedersen. She's ridden London to Brighton on it, and a 100km Audax
and could well be along soon to tell you more.

It's been in my garage 3 years now, I think.

It's, umm, different. Very upright riding position, great fun.
People turn to look. Not sure how light it is, but it "feels" nippy -
the short wheel base might be a factor here. Dead comfy, of course,
the upright position means no strain on the wrists/hands and the
saddle is the point of the whole design anyway. The most I've ridden
is 100km in one day, no problem. The one I have (a Cheltenham
Pedersen) has unusual sized wheels, so tyres might be a problem one
day. I expect current models have more usual wheels.


Wherabouts are you? You can have a go if you want.


The Cheltenham Pedersen in question has a leather hammock saddle and 26
x 1¼" wheels.

I did a lot of London commuting on it as well as the L2B and Glamorgan
Glory. Not everyone gets on with a hammock saddle. Skirts can't be worn
(I appreciate this is unlikely to be a problem for the OP.)

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In ,
Tim Hall tweaked the Babbage-Engine to
tell us:

I have one. Or at least I'm the long term guardian of Helen Vecht's
Pedersen. She's ridden London to Brighton on it, and a 100km Audax
and could well be along soon to tell you more.

Moreover, well-known Menace 2 Society and all-round lunatic Drew Buck did
PBP on an original Pedersen in 1999...

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On Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:15:07 +0000, Tim Hall
said in
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It's, umm, different. Very upright riding position, great fun.
People turn to look. Not sure how light it is, but it "feels" nippy -
the short wheel base might be a factor here. Dead comfy, of course,
the upright position means no strain on the wrists/hands and the
saddle is the point of the whole design anyway. The most I've ridden
is 100km in one day, no problem. The one I have (a Cheltenham
Pedersen) has unusual sized wheels, so tyres might be a problem one
day. I expect current models have more usual wheels.

And Wikipedia had no article on Mikael Pedersen or the Pedersen
bicycle. I remedied the former, which could do with sources and
expansion, please upload some pictures for the latter, which is
still a red link.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikael_Pedersen

Guy
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