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PARABIKE
The Parabike, with its iconic duplex-tube frame, offers simplicity, style and practicality in a bicycle that is equally at home on the open road as it is on country tracks. With its 1940s origins, this classic cycle provides a refreshing alternative to the modern hybrid bicycle.
PARABIKE
The Parabike, with its iconic duplex-tube frame, offers simplicity, style and practicality in a bicycle that is equally at home on the open road as it is on country tracks. With its 1940s origins, this classic cycle provides a refreshing alternative to the modern hybrid bicycle.
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The Parabike is the epitome of practical, reliable and stylish cycling, being as it is an evolution of the Airborne bicycles of the Second World War. These were carried by British paratroopers dropping into occupied France, who would use these cycles to get around both city and countryside on their important missions. It is this unique heritage that makes the Parabike the perfect companion in all aspects of your life, wherever you may wander.
For city rides, the Brooks B67 saddle, weather resistant mudguards and an upright yet dynamic riding position all make for an efficient and relaxed ride. The further addition of robust Schwalbe tyres with extra puncture protection, reliable Sturmey Archer hub brakes and wide-ratio 5 speed hub gears means you and your Parabike can head out of town on all sorts of adventures, safe in the knowledge that your bicycle can stand up to the rigours of even the most rural of rides.
The Parabike is therefore a wholly refreshing alternative to the modern hybrid bicycle and carries with it reassurance of a long-standing history of excellence, both in its military roots and the stamp of Pashley hand-built quality.
The Parabike comes in one frame size shown below, followed by the corresponding inside leg length range.
| Frame Size | Inside Leg Length |
| 19" | 28-34" |
The frame size is the distance between the centrepoint of the cycle's bottom bracket (where the pedal arms extend from) and the top of the frame's seat tube (where the seatpost enters the frame).
Leg length should be measured from the sole of your foot to the inner top of your thigh (in inches) - please note that this is a different measurement to your trouser inside leg length.
Buy & Collect from the Pashley Factory
There’s no finer way to begin your journey with a Pashley than by visiting our factory and showroom in Stratford-upon-Avon. Here, you can see our bicycles up close, talk with our knowledgeable team, and find the perfect model to suit your style of riding.
Once your order is placed, your bicycle will be carefully hand-built to order by our craftsmen — each detail finished with the attention and pride that define Pashley. When it’s ready, you’ll be invited to return to the factory, see where it was made, and ride it away from the very doors where it was born.
A timeless and truly personal way to begin life with your new Pashley.
Home Delivery (U.K., E.U. & U.S.A.)
U.K. Delivery – Ready to Ride
For customers within the United Kingdom, your Pashley will arrive fully assembled and ready to ride. Each bicycle is carefully transported by a dedicated cycle courier, ensuring it reaches you in perfect condition — no tools required, and no large box to dispose of. Simply open the door and begin your first ride.
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E.U. & U.S.A. Delivery – Carefully Crated
For our customers overseas, every Pashley is fully built and inspected at our factory before being securely packed into a robust shipping box. This ensures your bicycle arrives safely and in pristine order, ready for straightforward final setup and your first journey on a genuine hand-crafted English bicycle.
Visit a store (worldwide)
You can visit your local Pashley dealer who will advise you on the purchase or your Pashley. Many of our dealers have stock of our cycles in store (please call them to check availability before visiting) but they can also order one to be made for you at Pashley.
International
We have a number of Pashley dealers around the world. If you can not find a Pashley dealer in your country, please email us at commercial@pashley.co.uk and we will assist you with your enquiry.
Gears
Sturmey Archer 5 speed, low maintenance hub gear (RXRD-5) with thumb shifter control.
Frame
Multi-tube hand-built frame with braze-ons for attachment of a rear carrier and bottle cage.
Fork
Fully brazed with lugged crown and CrMo blades.
Saddle
Aged brown Brooks B67 natural leather saddle with tie detailing and twin coil springs.
Handlebar
Stainless bar on alloy stem.
Brakes
Sturmey Archer all-weather, low maintenance front and rear hub brakes.
Wheels
26" alloy rims with stainless steel spokes.
Tyres
26x1 3/4" Schwalbe Marathon Plus tyres with extra puncture protection and reflective side walls.
Mudguards
Rounded profile steel guards with rear reflector.
Pedals
Alloy body with non-slip rubber inserts.
Crankset
Stronglight crankset (46T).
Lights
Optional lights available.
Stand
Optional propstand available.
Bell
Small Pashley 'ding-dong' bell.
Grips
Cork compound grips.
Front Carrier
N/A
Rear Carrier
Optional rear carrier available
Lock
N/A
Other Features
- Protective chainguard
- Quick-release micro-adjust seatpost
Colours
Ash green
