So, I've been looking into step through bikes with internal gear hubs. I have my mind made up on 8 speeds, and this company fits the bill. There is another bike that is a contender as well, the Eve 8 by Creme, but availability seems to be a problem. I'd really like the Eve especially because of it being a belt drive and having disk brakes. But that's not what this post is about, it's about these two bikes and the differences between the two of them. The Princess is a beautiful bike. The features I really like are the enclosed chain amd rear splash gaurd. It is limited to 2 colors, unlike the Britannica, which has a wide selection of colors. The Britannica also sports leather grips opposed to rubber ones, which is a point towards the overall style. It however lacks the enclosed chain gaurd and rear splash gaurds. The lock and rear luggage rack is also an extra on the Britannica. There are a couple other companies out there that I have been looking into as well that offer 7 speed igh, but for whatever reason, in my head, I really would like to have an 8 speed.
Any insight is helpful, from helping me spot differences between the two models in the title that I may have missed that could sway me one way or another. Also, if there are any other manufacturers out there that may perhaps fit what I'm looking for, it would be great to hear about them!
by thong_water
2 Comments
Whats often more important than the number of gears is the total range they cover. If the 7speed covers the same gear range, i would not hesitate to buy a 7speed as well if it is the otherwise better bike.
Could always ask the supplier would they upgrade the handlebar grips to leather, or buy them and add as that would be likely cheaper- from say AliExpress? Also The Princess seems like a more stylish and traditional bike. Depending on what you’re planning on using it for and the terrain you might ride, the 7/8 speed debate is a moot point in most cases and usually a matter of preference over functionality.