Sometimes it seems that if an object stops moving for long enough, it will only be a matter of time before Cath Kidston covers it in her trademark rose blooms and polka dots. Just look what’s happened to this bicycle – spots everywhere. The bike is being sold by online boutique Cyclechic, which launched in 2008 with the aim of taking the testosterone out of riding and encouraging more women on to two wheels. It stocks everything from helmets to gilets, but this is the first actual, whole bike to get its seal of approval.
Solid and well-made, the Cath Kidston has been designed to be practical rather than speedy. The saddle is nicely sprung; there’s a chain guard so you don’t shred your skirt and the wheels are puncture resistant. Next stop? How about that coffee shop? (cyclechic.co.uk)
Gears: 7-speed Shimano twist
Wheels: 26in aluminumwith double walled rims and puncture proof tyres
Full length metal mudguards
Carrier rack, chain guard and front basket included
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