Help! I need a new bike!

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Hello, my lovely old fashioned bike was stolen from me yesterday, my wonderful MIL has said she will buy me a new one for Christmas. I used to have a Pashley Princess but found it too heavy when I moved out of London to a very hilly country town so swapped to a 1980's Raleigh Caprice. I like the old fashioned 'sit up and beg' style, but it needs to be lightweight as I will have to carry it up and down a flight of stairs every time I use it. I like the look of the Pendleton but read a bad review here which has put me off. Can anyone help? To some up, a lightweight old fashioned looking bike? TIA

If you liked your Raleigh Caprice, gave you had a look on eBay?

How about the Pinnacle Californium (Evans brand) there's a few variations of it. at theft.

Dawes or Ridgeback?

www.balfesbikes.co.uk/bikes/hybrid-bikes/ridgeback-comet-womens-hybrid-bike-2021-in-green__19214?currency=GBP&chosenAttribute=RB21020MD&gclid=Cj0KCQiAtqL-BRC0ARIsAF4K3WE8YnVOv7TliNqmCLJ47Qzjxx2MpGrlXQgmSnTZsjqzpyFrpuzlYa0aAmuVEALw_wcB

Pendleton bikes aren’t bad, but Halfords can be very hit or miss with actually assembling the bikes properly and doing maintenance. Is there a local bike shop near you? They might be able to recommend some good options you can test ride.

Have a look at Temple Cycles too

@JiltedJohnsJulie

If you liked your Raleigh Caprice, gave you had a look on eBay?

these are all great suggestions thanks - my last bike came from ebay, my MIL has given me a budget of 250 so I'd like to make it something a bit more special s I'm actually the Queen of Second hand!