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Uncle Joe Guest
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Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 4:03 pm Post subject: Velocette LE |
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I just read the piece on the main page regarding the Velocette LE. There are a couple of interesting facts about this particular bike.
It was one of the only bikes I can remember that was originally designed with women in mind. THe traditional Velocette black was considered to intimidating for women, the colour of grey was chosen. Other female considerations were (on the Mk I) hand start and the footboards....
I wonder how todays women would react to design changes such as these? |
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Job-Rated

Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 1010 Location: Sugarbeet County
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Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 12:29 am Post subject: Re: Velocette LE |
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Uncle Joe wrote: | It was one of the only bikes I can remember that was originally designed with women in mind. |
Here's another...
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http://www.loosechange-band.co.uk/ |
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cc rider
Joined: 24 Feb 2008 Posts: 5 Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 11:22 am Post subject: 'Ladies bikes' - oh please! |
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The only consideration I require is height - less of it in the bike set, that's why I like the triumph I'm doing up, I can put my boots flat on the ground. Can't do that with my (black) VTR
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Old-Nail

Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 853
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:10 pm Post subject: |
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I was chatting to Nick Sanders 'The fastest man around the world' some years ago when he completed the task on a Hinkley Triumph.
I asked him how the bike had performed and was there anything that he would change in order to make the bike better, to which he replied "Smaller wheels".
I was thrown for a moment trying to understand his reply until it dawned on me...Nick is only about five foot five!  |
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cc rider
Joined: 24 Feb 2008 Posts: 5 Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 11:40 am Post subject: |
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The trump has 19in wheels - height not a problem. but the VTR already has 16in - can't get any lower - I'm 5'4 too - no joy there. may have to get boot extentions.  |
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Old-Nail

Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 853
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Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 11:56 am Post subject: |
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That's something about the old Triumphs, with their low seat height and waisted tank most people feel comfortable on them.
Have you tried the 'new' Bonneville? That's pretty much the same - very low seat height for a modern bike. |
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cc rider
Joined: 24 Feb 2008 Posts: 5 Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 11:05 am Post subject: |
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I'll stick to my old box of bits. will post some photos when it gets to rolling chassis stage. |
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