 Skeppshult Women's Natur
An original and timeless design that only gets better with age. A true classic with modern components. With its curvaceous frame and hand painted pin striped guards, the Women's Natur can be enjoyed both on and off the bike.
It is equipped with everything you need to commute to work, run your morning errands or just relax on the weekend. The comfortable upright seating position lets you take in the scenery.
Released in Sweden in 1993, when you mention Skeppshult most people in Sweden will instantly think of the Natur. The Natur itself is based on a Skeppshult model from the 1920's so it's no coincidence that it has such classic lines
The Women's Natur includes the following features:
- 7 Speed
- Low instep and back pedal coaster brakes make it is easy to ride
- Comes in Vanilla White, Bordeaux Red, Royal Green and Black
- Upright riding position and ergonomically adjustable steering and stem design for maximum comfort
- Leather saddle and saddle bag
- Double walled rims for strength
- High quality Schwalbe tyres provide low rolling resistance and puncture protection
- Hub roller brakes at the front
- Highly efficient Dynamo hub for the halogen light at the front
- LED light at the rear
- Rack at the back
- Basket at the front and skirt guard
- Integrated lock
- Side stand
RRP $1790, previously $1990.
Brooks Leather Saddle
Brooks starts with the finest, full grain cowhide, cut only from the top of the cow where it is thickest and most durable. This "top grain" leather is carefully tanned, aged and cured. Then it is stretched over a strong and durable chromed steel or titanium rail assembly and solidly riveted in place at nine different points. Each saddle is then thoroughly tested, carefully inspected, and the leather is oiled and polished before leaving the factory.
Basta integrated lock
To use the lock you rotate the pin so that it goes though the wheel and locks into the other side of the frame. When locked you cannot move the wheel so it cannot be ridden. The lock cannot be inadvertently activated while you ride. Basta are known for their innovative products.
www.bastagroup.com
Double Walled Rims
Skeppshult uses double walled rims because they are stronger then single walled rims. They also use glued in eyelets and DT Swiss spokes to make a dependable and durable solution that will last. Skeppshult even takes the extra step of pre stressing the spokes after the wheel has been built which is a unusual but worthwhile process.This extra step is rarely done by other manufacturers since it takes longer to build a wheel.
Dynamo Hub and B&M Halogen Light
Most Skeppshult bikes come with a dynamo hub and light. Shimanos dynamo hubs are low drag so they won't slow you down and are highly efficient. Because the hub provides electricity for the light you don't have to remember to charge any batteries. If you have gone for a ride at dusk and you have stayed out longer then you thought, the light will get you home safely, it's always there.
The Natue has the Lumotec Oval Halogen light from Bush & Müller which are made in Germany. The Lumotec Oval light does an excellent job of providing light for night time use. It's easy to change a globe if required with no tools being required to do so.
Brakes
The Natur uses a Shimano hub roller brake at the front and a Shimano coaster brake at the rear. Unlike cantilever brakes which most bikes use, the hub roller brake will have similar power in the wet to when it is dry making it dependable. It's also very low maintenance. Probably the first bike you rode had a rear coaster brake (back pedal brakes). The advantage of a coaster brake is that some people find either their hands are to small to reach hand levers or they do not have the strength to squeeze the lever. Back pedal brakes give people confidence that they will stop.
Skirt Guard
If you want to quickly go to the shop or catch up with friends in the evening, the skirt guard and chain guard means you don't always have to wear bike specific clothing. This is one less reason to NOT ride your bike.
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