Pashley Princess Sovereign - 17.5in - 5 speed - Black - Perfect condition in Hove, East Sussex for sale
This is an absolutely beautiful bike, a true British icon. It has been lovingly looked after and stored indoors. It has recently had a complete service by the wonderful guys at South Coast Bikes and is running perfectly. Includes Certificate of ownership and original owners manual. This is exactly the same bike you will buy for £695 new. If you are looking for any type of dutch / "sit up and beg" style bike such as the Pendleton Somerby or Bobbin Birdy you won't find anything better than the Princess. Some of the features as listed on the Pashley site: Classic step-over frame design with elegant upright riding position: an easy to mount/dismount frame with a comfortable upright riding position that allows you a good view of other road users and the scenery, and the added bonus of encouraging a healthy posture. The frame is hand-built using 100 year old traditional methods - with tubing hand-brazed into lugs - for the attention to detail that only a frame crafted by hand can possess. Large 'ding-dong' bell: lovely and loud, announce your arrival with Pashley’s splendid ‘ding-dong’ bell. 5-speed hub gears: With an easy shift gear lever, they allow you to tackle hills and glide along gracefully on flatter terrain with ease. Fully enclosed gear system that requires minimal maintenance. Classic wicker basket: this iconic basket sits elegantly on the front of your bicycle and is just the right size for your daily food shop, picnics or even a small dog! Classic front lamp and rear LED light: a fully-fitted lighting set offers added safety with a dynamo powered classic headlamp - no batteries needed - and a high-visibility rear LED light. Low maintenance hub brakes and gears: enclosed and sealed from all weathers, hub brakes and gears are long-lasting and robust and provide excellent stopping power come rain or shine. Traditional style mudguards: with beautiful hand-applied gold line detail, they protect you from unsightly mud splashes, providing all-weather practicality. Reflectors for added visibility: front, rear, pedal and tyre reflectors all help to keep you safer on the road at night. Versatile rear carrier: a strong and durable alloy rack with an 'easy-fix' system that allows for quick release/attachment of Pletscher branded luggage or child seats. Protective skirt guard: helps to prevent flowing attire from entangling in the rear wheel. Traditional Brooks B66s sprung leather saddle: One of Brook's most loved saddles, it's classically sprung with double support rails for supreme comfort. The ideal all-rounder for daily city or touring use in an upright riding posture. The leather allows the saddle to breathe and form to your shape over time becoming uniquely comfortable. With handy rear luggage loops. Convenient frame-fitted lock: secure the bicycle, through the rear wheel, with the simple push of a lever and key-turn, giving security and peace of mind without the need to carry a separate bike lock. Classic frame-fitted pump: a traditional design in highly polished chrome, it fits securely to the cycle frame via integrated pump-pegs; easily at-hand when your tyres need an extra top-up of air. Easy-to-park prop stand: a sturdy ‘kick-down’ prop stand allows you to stand your bicycle upright with ease. Fully-enclosed protective chaincase: protects you from greasy oil marks and helps to reduce wear on the chain from grit and water. Robust tyres with extra puncture protection and reflective sidewalls: Hard-wearing tyres with secure tread design and an inner SmartGuard layer made from a flexible, special rubber that offers extra resistance to shards of glass and pins. A reflective band around the circumference of the tyre walls provide extra visibility after darkness.
