[COLOR= #0000ff]For my first beginner's bike tour next June on flat bike-path terrain, my hubby has suggested this as a possible option. It sells for $450. (Picture below.) I think it's really pretty, and it comes in a lovely shade of rose, lol, but mostly I want to know if it's the kind of bike y'all have been suggesting for me. What do y'all think? Thanks for your input.[/COLOR]
[COLOR= #0000ff]Here's what they said:[/COLOR]
Faster than a Hybrid or Comfort bike, more comfy than a Road Bike! It's a Cafe Bike!!
Cafe bikes are road bikes with flat bars and adjustable stem so you can ride with more comfort and control than a regular road bike and far greater speed than a hybrid or comfort bike.
The [COLOR= #b22222]Motobecane Cafe Express 8[/COLOR] comforts you with the superior ride of a meticulously handcrafted 6061 series Advanced Aluminum frame. The smooth ride and stable handling is perfect for those relaxing weekend tours of the countryside or cruising fast and comfortably in your favorite charity ride.
Premium Upgrades from the Express 3 include:
* 5 more gears for a more efficient, faster and comfortable ride
* ride with more visible reflective sidewall tires and LED flashing pedals Click Here to See
* Faster, more aero Alex-SUB aluminum rim wheelset
Ultimately Convenient Internal 8 Speed Hub
Upgrades from external shift bikes with the easiest shifting 8 speed internal Shimano Nexus hub.
Shift at any time - Even when you are at a stop. Get rolling again and you are in the gear you want.
Fast and Smooth rolling 700c wheels, comfy seat and powerful brakes round out this high quality ride.
[COLOR= #0000ff]Frame[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Handmade Advanced 6061 Aluminum with Rear Rack Mounts (brazeons), water bottle mount [/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Fork[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Motobecane Unicrown Dura-Forte Steel 1.125" steerer with fender eyelets[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Crankset[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]RPM by FSA Aluminum Arms with Black Finish, Single Ring 42T, 170mm[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Bottom Bracket[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Sealed Cartridge Unit S-Taper[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Pedals[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Comfort Platform Resin with built-in LED flashers* Click Here to See[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Front Derailleur[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]None [/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Rear Derailleur[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Shimano Nexus Internal 8 Speed Mechanism[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Shifters[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Shimano Nexus Twist Shift with gear indicator[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Cassette/Chain[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff](internal gearing) external cog 20T / KMC Z-51 8-speed[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Hubs[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Bolt-on, Shimano Nexus 8-speed Internal Rear
Aluminum Sealed Caged Ball Bearing front
Note: Bkes now upgraded with QR front hub (NOT nutted as pictured)[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Spokes[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Stainless Steel, 14 gauge, 36fr/36rr[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Rims[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Alex SUB, Aero Profile, Double-wall Aluminum 700c Black[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Tires[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Reflective Sidewall, Hybrid CST 700x40c black-wall, Presta Valve tubes[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Brakes[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Tektro V Aluminum Alloy Black Finish[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Brake Levers[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Tektro Quartz Aluminum[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Handlebar[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Kalloy Aluminum with Comfort bend[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Stem[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Kalloy Adjustable Rise 0 to 60 degrees, Aluminum[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Tape/Grip[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Velo Dual Comfort Density[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Saddle[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]WTB Comfort Shaped with Suspension Cushion tech[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Seat Post[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Aluminum Alloy[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Seat Clamp[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Ultralite Aluminum Alloy[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Sizes[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]16, 18, 20, 22" mens, 15" ladies, 17" ladies Geometry Sizing Chart[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Colors[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Silver (as shown) or Rose(pink)Picture Gallery of Rose
Note: Bkes now upgraded with QR front hub (NOT nutted as pictured)[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff] Our low price is $449.95 Compare at $900
This bike comes 90% assembled.
We suggest you take it to your local bike shop for final assembly & safety checks.[/COLOR]
[COLOR= #0000ff]Here's what they said:[/COLOR]
Faster than a Hybrid or Comfort bike, more comfy than a Road Bike! It's a Cafe Bike!!
Cafe bikes are road bikes with flat bars and adjustable stem so you can ride with more comfort and control than a regular road bike and far greater speed than a hybrid or comfort bike.
The [COLOR= #b22222]Motobecane Cafe Express 8[/COLOR] comforts you with the superior ride of a meticulously handcrafted 6061 series Advanced Aluminum frame. The smooth ride and stable handling is perfect for those relaxing weekend tours of the countryside or cruising fast and comfortably in your favorite charity ride.
Premium Upgrades from the Express 3 include:
* 5 more gears for a more efficient, faster and comfortable ride
* ride with more visible reflective sidewall tires and LED flashing pedals Click Here to See
* Faster, more aero Alex-SUB aluminum rim wheelset
Ultimately Convenient Internal 8 Speed Hub
Upgrades from external shift bikes with the easiest shifting 8 speed internal Shimano Nexus hub.
Shift at any time - Even when you are at a stop. Get rolling again and you are in the gear you want.
Fast and Smooth rolling 700c wheels, comfy seat and powerful brakes round out this high quality ride.
[COLOR= #0000ff]Frame[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Handmade Advanced 6061 Aluminum with Rear Rack Mounts (brazeons), water bottle mount [/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Fork[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Motobecane Unicrown Dura-Forte Steel 1.125" steerer with fender eyelets[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Crankset[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]RPM by FSA Aluminum Arms with Black Finish, Single Ring 42T, 170mm[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Bottom Bracket[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Sealed Cartridge Unit S-Taper[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Pedals[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Comfort Platform Resin with built-in LED flashers* Click Here to See[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Front Derailleur[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]None [/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Rear Derailleur[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Shimano Nexus Internal 8 Speed Mechanism[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Shifters[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Shimano Nexus Twist Shift with gear indicator[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Cassette/Chain[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff](internal gearing) external cog 20T / KMC Z-51 8-speed[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Hubs[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Bolt-on, Shimano Nexus 8-speed Internal Rear
Aluminum Sealed Caged Ball Bearing front
Note: Bkes now upgraded with QR front hub (NOT nutted as pictured)[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Spokes[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Stainless Steel, 14 gauge, 36fr/36rr[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Rims[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Alex SUB, Aero Profile, Double-wall Aluminum 700c Black[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Tires[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Reflective Sidewall, Hybrid CST 700x40c black-wall, Presta Valve tubes[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Brakes[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Tektro V Aluminum Alloy Black Finish[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Brake Levers[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Tektro Quartz Aluminum[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Handlebar[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Kalloy Aluminum with Comfort bend[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Stem[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Kalloy Adjustable Rise 0 to 60 degrees, Aluminum[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Tape/Grip[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Velo Dual Comfort Density[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Saddle[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]WTB Comfort Shaped with Suspension Cushion tech[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Seat Post[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Aluminum Alloy[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Seat Clamp[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Ultralite Aluminum Alloy[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Sizes[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]16, 18, 20, 22" mens, 15" ladies, 17" ladies Geometry Sizing Chart[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Colors[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff]Silver (as shown) or Rose(pink)Picture Gallery of Rose
Note: Bkes now upgraded with QR front hub (NOT nutted as pictured)[/COLOR] [COLOR= #0000ff] Our low price is $449.95 Compare at $900
This bike comes 90% assembled.
We suggest you take it to your local bike shop for final assembly & safety checks.[/COLOR]