tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895737170910794939.post8705451397346842988..comments2023-05-28T20:30:05.797+01:00Comments on Got A Pashley: Pashley Roadster Sovereign - full reviewBarry Mazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15731777711884288947noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895737170910794939.post-70372811629698893172023-05-28T19:52:10.763+01:002023-05-28T19:52:10.763+01:00I don't think the Nexus would be out of line, ...I don't think the Nexus would be out of line, since Pashley uses a Nexus hub on the 8 speed Roadster.Claudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02236138361474221375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895737170910794939.post-78890277168733241172021-03-16T13:46:17.101+00:002021-03-16T13:46:17.101+00:00hi
im not a pashley rider, but i am a bicycle mech...hi<br />im not a pashley rider, but i am a bicycle mechanic and enthusiast. my only question to you is which rim size to you prefer-the bigger 28 or smaller 26? i will tell you from my personal experience that the 26 rim is easier to ride and steer around corners and your closer to the ground which is safer. the 28 rim is higher and harder to steer so it can be a little more unsafe. my gazelle roadster has 28 rims and its a little more difficult to steer whereas my vintage 3 speed commuter with 26 rims is easier and safer to handle in the city or outback because of it being closer to the ground. i personally would recommend the 26 pashley roadster for you as it safer and more comfortable to ride. most woman in my city in canada ride that size. ive switched from my gazelle to my vintage 3 speed last summer because i had balance issues with my gazelle at times when i needed to make sudden stops and turns and it could of been dangerous. the only reason im buying the pashley roadster 3 speed in the 28 is because the 26 does not offer the elegant black rims, otherwise, i would of definetly bought the 26 without any second thought because there safer. hope this helps you and be well. josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00162048173234058087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895737170910794939.post-71528733957367720952019-08-17T22:41:52.795+01:002019-08-17T22:41:52.795+01:00hello i am still waiting for mine bought it off eb...hello i am still waiting for mine bought it off ebay like new half price 3 speed model 20.5"male version i expect it to be fairly highly geared for its weight but it is so stylish i think a Nuvinci n380 with roller brake im80 is it AND i intend to electrify possibly with a TSDZ2 and when assembled i will gear it down until my steepest hills can be climbed with ease Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06992890159932856879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895737170910794939.post-83279954143361225632015-02-11T20:13:54.993+00:002015-02-11T20:13:54.993+00:00I fancied a Pashley and as a 63 year old male who ...I fancied a Pashley and as a 63 year old male who has ridden three speed roadster bikes all my life. I wasn't keen on the male classic, so I took a princess classic three speed out for a test ride. I felt really comfortable on it and it rode like a dream. I have ordered the 22.5 inch frame in regency green. I have fancied a step thru bike for some time and I am really looking forward to riding it.<br />At the moment I ride a Raleigh superbe which needs a complete overhaul, new bearings and the like which I shall be carrying out in due course. It has been a wonderful bike and I will keep my Raleigh as well as the PashleyStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618048135475993603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895737170910794939.post-54325151827501370402014-08-31T20:17:34.465+01:002014-08-31T20:17:34.465+01:00Just received my new roadster sovereign, was I ple...Just received my new roadster sovereign, was I pleased? Yes and no!<br />After a two and a half week wait I wasn't surprised to find one of the gears not working because I had already read many reviews of a similar nature and was prepared for that. When received the front light was not working and a replacement was to be dispatched, six days later still waiting, also the coat guard is of such poor quality it's been removed my advice would be to just buy the classic and save some money! But after all that it still cuts a dash and is a very comfortable ride it reminds me a bit of my old MG Midget stylish, a bit flimsy in places, but it's got something about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895737170910794939.post-75576706904877831702013-06-17T19:36:03.254+01:002013-06-17T19:36:03.254+01:00I bought a Pashley Sovereign and like it very much...I bought a Pashley Sovereign and like it very much. Mine is the smaller mens model as I'm 5' 4". The only problem I have with the cycle is the sturmie archer gears. I disliked the large ratio differential between 2nd and 3rd gear which made progress, for me more difficult. I had a new larger cog(not the right term) where the chain goes on at the wheel. This made first gear easier and 2nd to 3rd easier. Very cheap to have done. If I was having to have a new hub fitted I'd have a new Nexus 7 speed one fitted. (Is this going too far for all you traditionalists?) The Nexus system is great and the ratios between each gear is much more even. I also have a Skeppshult cycle with this fitted.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13630639348270362739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895737170910794939.post-64013935907762067412012-08-19T13:07:38.393+01:002012-08-19T13:07:38.393+01:00Loving your blog and detailed review. Where's ...Loving your blog and detailed review. Where's the review of your wife's Princess Sovereign - I'm about to buy one and need to hear your words!whitbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955678352449767034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895737170910794939.post-65600753208780288212012-05-11T08:17:59.034+01:002012-05-11T08:17:59.034+01:00I'll be honest, not sure I can advise. From me...I'll be honest, not sure I can advise. From memory though, the Pashley guidance on inside leg is accurate and should probably be followedBarry Mazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731777711884288947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895737170910794939.post-58900386444390761592012-05-10T12:00:15.564+01:002012-05-10T12:00:15.564+01:00Hi there, thanks for this review! Your bike is bea...Hi there, thanks for this review! Your bike is beautiful, and I'm thinking of one for myself. I'm female and considering the Roadster Sovereign in the 20.5" frame - the girly versions aren't my thing - but I'm interested in how tall you say it is. I'm 5'7" and have enough leg length for the 28" x 20.5", but am wondering if the 26" x 20.5" version might suit me better. I live in the outback so can't visit a store and would need it freighted.. I'd love to hear the thoughts of an experienced Roadster rider!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895737170910794939.post-20165626068376396372011-04-13T08:43:12.956+01:002011-04-13T08:43:12.956+01:00Glad you like it - its a fabulous bike!Glad you like it - its a fabulous bike!Barry Mazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731777711884288947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895737170910794939.post-74135395098988216082011-04-13T03:37:02.615+01:002011-04-13T03:37:02.615+01:00Thank you for a lovely review! In part, it convin...Thank you for a lovely review! In part, it convinced me to go ahead and order one last week. I had been thinking about it for a while. It arrived today and I'm extremely pleased. What a nice bike!LuckyChow99https://www.blogger.com/profile/17427738654941583701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895737170910794939.post-26524085572419412422011-04-04T18:35:52.334+01:002011-04-04T18:35:52.334+01:00Agreed Christopher - and many do change the hubs. ...Agreed Christopher - and many do change the hubs. Bear in mind though, that no matter how much you change the gearing, this remains a large heavy bike, and you will never get over that.<br /><br />For me - My local area is generally flat with only moderate hills, and I find the supplied 5 speed hub spot on. Only ever have need to use 4 of them to be honestBarry Mazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731777711884288947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895737170910794939.post-9149494398474945292011-04-04T17:32:21.899+01:002011-04-04T17:32:21.899+01:00Julio - any decent bike mechanic will be able to ...Julio - any decent bike mechanic will be able to re-gear the hub for. new cogs are reasonably priced.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18228043220179478930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895737170910794939.post-57789992896637156762011-03-21T21:01:57.182+00:002011-03-21T21:01:57.182+00:00elegant is the word jason - I like the way you waf...elegant is the word jason - I like the way you waft along on it! I think the height of the bottom bracket adds to it - you just seem to float along above the traffic!Barry Mazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731777711884288947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895737170910794939.post-33188428467295684662011-03-21T20:54:10.908+00:002011-03-21T20:54:10.908+00:00lovely bike just as it is. HEAVY and elegant. mana...lovely bike just as it is. HEAVY and elegant. managed to wire a b&m toplight into the rear rack. seeing as the front bulb comes 2.4watts stock from b&m, the .6watt toplight was a no brainer. save on battery costs.<br />lovely write up!jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04843953854581394507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895737170910794939.post-90867939792458216112011-03-20T08:51:32.835+00:002011-03-20T08:51:32.835+00:00Julio - the Pashley IS a large heavy bike - there ...Julio - the Pashley IS a large heavy bike - there really isnt any other way of looking at it! It's not designed for hills, its more of a cruiser for taking it easy on the flat.Barry Mazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731777711884288947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895737170910794939.post-21437772190267502592011-03-19T23:46:19.019+00:002011-03-19T23:46:19.019+00:00I just bought one a couple of hours ago, took it h...I just bought one a couple of hours ago, took it home: it is a very slow and heavy bike. I have a couple of other bikes but this one almost kills me on the way up to my house. Any recomendations? For sure my other bikes are less than half the weight o this Pashley.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com