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Hand-built from the very best Reynolds 531 steel tubing, the Countryman is a truly versatile and high performance bicycle suitable for all aspects of your life. It is an ideal companion for your daily commute, with wide ratio Shimano Alfine 8 speed gears to tackle even the toughest of hills and full length stainless steel mudguards to keep you dry and clean no matter what the weather.
For weekend jaunts into the great outdoors, the combination of narrow, lightweight Mavic alloy rims and flat, swept handlebars with a slight curve has been specifically designed to give an efficient and comfortable ride quality at whatever pace suits you best. The Countryman is even suited to long distance touring, adorned with a classic Brooks B17 leather saddle that naturally shapes to your form, high performance dual pivot brakes and braze-ons for a rear luggage rack.
It is this huge adaptability that makes the Countryman a unique proposition, being both versatile in its design and unrivalled in its quality; a true all-rounder that will give you many years of reliable and pleasurable cycling.
COVID-19 Update: Unfortunately, the build lead times at our factory in Stratford-upon-Avon have increased considerably. For further information please see our lead times page.
Gears: 8 Speed | RRP (UK): £1425
- Traditionally hand-built Reynolds 531 lightweight steel frame with investment-cast, fine cut-away lugs: With nimble geometry for a light and responsive feel and relaxed semi-upright riding style. Built using 100 year old traditional methods with lightweight butted Reynolds 531 tubing – the original ‘standard of excellence’ in frame building – and combines modern geometry with traditional, fine-lugged construction. With pointed wrap around top eyes featuring the Pashley name in relief, and matching lugged and brazed raked fork. Full compliment of braze-ons for the fitment of mudguards, rear pannier carrier, and 2x bottle cages.
- Hand-crafted leather grips: Hand-stitched by English craftsmen, these grips are made from the finest aniline bridle leather, that is durable yet supple, and finished with highly-polished stainless steel end caps. A little added luxury!
- Chrome ‘ping’ bell: a beautifully simplistic bell, with easy-to-activate sprung mechanism, politely alerts pedestrians to your presence.
- 8 Speed Shimano Alfine hub gears: Wide-ranging and versatile Shimano Alfine, with its effortless operation, allows you to ride with pace and panache. As an enclosed gearing system it is protected from grit and the weather, thus requires minimal maintenance.
- Effective dual-pivot, side-pull calliper brakes: lightweight side-pull brake callipers, with side and centre pivots, have greater mechanical advantage than other standard rim brakes, providing secure braking control.
- Skin wall tyres with extra puncture protection: A touring and urban tyre with excellent ‘all-round’ tread patterns, and an inner Kevlar guard for extra puncture protection. Skin sidewalls are more flexible than standard carbon black, which helps to reduce rolling resistance.
- Sleek stainless steel mudguards: highly polished and made from corrosion resistant stainless steel.
- Traditional Brooks B17 leather saddle: This is Brooks' flagship model - a 100 year old design ideal for sports touring. The leather allows the saddle to breathe and form to your shape over time becoming uniquely comfortable. With handy rear luggage loops.
- Micro-adjust seatpost: allows for fine-tuning of the saddle position and angle for improved individual comfort.
- Double-wall alloy rims with double-butted stainless spokes: Stiffer than standard single-walls, double-wall rims provide added strength without increased weight. Rims also feature a heavy-duty box-section rim profile and double-butted stainless-steel spokes which help relieve impact stress from the rim and build a lighter, more resilient wheel.
| Colours | Dusk Blue or Burgundy. |
| Gears | Shimano Alfine 8 speed hub gear with Rapidfire thumb shifter. |
| Frame | Traditional lugged and brazed construction. Investment cast lugs and dropouts with lightweight Reynolds 531 butted tubes. Individually hand-built. |
| Fork | Investment cast crown with Reynolds taper guage oval blades. |
| Saddle | Brooks B17 Honey coloured natural leather saddle with chromed steel rails. |
| Handlebar | Alloy bar with backsweep, for a more upright riding position, on a forged alloy quill stem. |
| Brakes | Polished alloy dual-pivot caliper brakes with classic slender brake levers. |
| Wheels | Mavic A319 alloy rims with quick release large flange alloy front hub and double butted stainless spokes. |
| Tyres | 700c x 28 Panaracer Pasela Gumwall tyres with Kevala guard for extra puncture protection. |
| Mudguards | Polished stainless steel mudguards. |
| Pedals | Alloy body with non-slip rubber inserts. |
| Crankset | Shimano Alfine alloy crankset with guard (39T, 170mm). |
| Other Features | Micro-adjust alloy seatpost, chrome ping-bell, hand-made leather grips. |
| Frame Sizes | 20", 21.5", 23" and 24.5" |
Sizing: see our sizing guide for help on which Countryman frame size is best for you.
Shop Accessories A range of Pashley accessories, attire & spares are available to view and purchase online at www.pashleycollection.co.uk
Lunchbox Saddle Bag
Frame Guard
Rear-axle Propstand
Classic Merino Henley
Stratford Shirt
Stratford T-shirt
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. Made in Switzerland.
Rear Shopping Basket
A Swiss-made wire mesh basket that has been zinc plated and plastic coated for extra wear resistance. It can be quickly attached or detached from the Pletscher 'Athlete' rear rack (shown above). It features a sturdy, fold-away carry handle, perfect for carrying with you on shopping trips or even for picnics! Internal volume is approximately 400 x 310 x 210mm.
Child Seat
Offering safety-focused, Swiss-made quality designs, Pletscher is a leading producer of bicycle carrier systems. We are pleased to recommend the Pletscher child seat, which can be attached to any Pashley cycle that is fitted with a Pletscher rear 'Athlete' carrier rack. It is simple to attach yet secure, whilst having an adjustable backrest and foot supports, and conforming to European Safety Standards.
If you would like to purchase a Pashley Bicycle or Tricycle you can do so through your local Pashley dealer who will advise you on your purchase. Many of our dealers have stock in store, but they can also order one to be made for you at Pashley; please note that this can take from 2 to 8 weeks for UK orders, and longer for overseas.
To find your nearest Pashley dealer, please follow the link below:
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For information on what size cycle frame you require please see our sizing guide. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call us on +44(0)1789 292 263 between 9am-5pm (Monday-Friday). Alternatively, you can email us at or you may find an answer to your queries on our FAQs page.
If you have any questions about our Carrier Cycles or would like to place an order please call Pashley direct on +44(0)1789 292 263 and our sales team will be happy to advise you.
We can also give you advice about maintaining your Carrier Cycle(s) including the assistance we can provide with mechanic training for fleet cycles or helping to organise a local cycle dealer to undertake maintenance for you.
We can also arrange a test ride for you at our factory in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Alternatively, you may find an answer to your queries on our FAQs page or you can drop us an email at .
Please note: demand for our Classic No.33 is always high during the summer months so plan ahead when ordering your custom machine.