Opinions on Bottecchia Bike - SV650.org

Littlepeahead · 25-03-14, 05:29 PM

I'm thinking of buying a bike to cycle to the station and one is for sale on ebay near me. I can see it tonight.

It's a Bottecchia Natura - which I know is a granny bike with a basket but that's what I need. But as the last time I had a bike it was a BMX given to me by 9 year old who'd out grown it (I was 31) can anyone tell me if this brand is any good? They want £100 for it, and I think it belonged to his daughter who is the same height as me so hopefully I won't need stabilisers.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ladies-Cit..._qi=RTM1736738

maviczap · 25-03-14, 05:38 PM

Given your height, I'd go and sit on it and make sure its ok for you LPH

Other than that, it'll be fine, a bit on the heavy side by my standards, but cheap enough not to worry about it getting nicked from the station.

Brand is cheapo made in China or somewhere like that.

Its got a rack & a basket, so you can transport all your work stuff with ease, rear panniers could be used if you want extra capacity.

Littlepeahead · 25-03-14, 09:38 PM

I bought it for £90 and he chucked in some high viz flashing armband thingys. It's in pretty good nick, been kept indoors. His daughter's just passed her test and got a car so the cash is going towards her stupidly expensive insurance.

I'm riding it home at the weekend. And I'm going to buy a helmet as a friend got knocked off near my home last week. Of course having a head the size of a pea I'll probably have to buy one like this.

http://www.tesco.com/direct/carrera-...kuId=702-2822#

maviczap · 25-03-14, 09:52 PM

I've got a Disney Princess helmet my daughter has grown out of, if you need it

Littlepeahead · 25-03-14, 09:55 PM

I've just found one that looks like a shark or a dragon! If I'm going to wear a daft helmet I may add well get a really stupid one.

chris8886 · 25-03-14, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maviczap

I've got a Disney Princess helmet my daughter has grown out of, if you need it

I reckon that'll suit!

NTECUK · 25-03-14, 10:41 PM

You wouldn't ride your motorcycle without a lid, and it's the same head on a pushbike.
Ruth has a nice magic rounderbout one.
So your in good company

25-03-14, 05:29 PM	#1
Littlepeahead Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Saaarrrfff Posts: 2,908	Opinions on Bottecchia Bike I'm thinking of buying a bike to cycle to the station and one is for sale on ebay near me. I can see it tonight. It's a Bottecchia Natura - which I know is a granny bike with a basket but that's what I need. But as the last time I had a bike it was a BMX given to me by 9 year old who'd out grown it (I was 31) can anyone tell me if this brand is any good? They want £100 for it, and I think it belonged to his daughter who is the same height as me so hopefully I won't need stabilisers. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ladies-Cit..._qi=RTM1736738 __________________ Tender is the day, The demons go away, Lord I need to find, Someone who can heal my mind... Last edited by Littlepeahead; 25-03-14 at 05:33 PM.

25-03-14, 05:38 PM	#2
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Opinions on Bottecchia Bike Given your height, I'd go and sit on it and make sure its ok for you LPH Other than that, it'll be fine, a bit on the heavy side by my standards, but cheap enough not to worry about it getting nicked from the station. Brand is cheapo made in China or somewhere like that. Its got a rack & a basket, so you can transport all your work stuff with ease, rear panniers could be used if you want extra capacity. __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

25-03-14, 09:38 PM	#3
Littlepeahead Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Saaarrrfff Posts: 2,908	Re: Opinions on Bottecchia Bike I bought it for £90 and he chucked in some high viz flashing armband thingys. It's in pretty good nick, been kept indoors. His daughter's just passed her test and got a car so the cash is going towards her stupidly expensive insurance. I'm riding it home at the weekend. And I'm going to buy a helmet as a friend got knocked off near my home last week. Of course having a head the size of a pea I'll probably have to buy one like this. http://www.tesco.com/direct/carrera-...kuId=702-2822# __________________ Tender is the day, The demons go away, Lord I need to find, Someone who can heal my mind...

25-03-14, 09:52 PM	#4
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Opinions on Bottecchia Bike I've got a Disney Princess helmet my daughter has grown out of, if you need it __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

25-03-14, 09:55 PM	#5
Littlepeahead Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Saaarrrfff Posts: 2,908	Re: Opinions on Bottecchia Bike I've just found one that looks like a shark or a dragon! If I'm going to wear a daft helmet I may add well get a really stupid one. __________________ Tender is the day, The demons go away, Lord I need to find, Someone who can heal my mind...

25-03-14, 10:41 PM	#7
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: Opinions on Bottecchia Bike You wouldn't ride your motorcycle without a lid, and it's the same head on a pushbike. Ruth has a nice magic rounderbout one. So your in good company __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

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