The Pashley Aurora 8 Speed Alfine Womens Hybrid Bike is the perfect city bike – stylish in bucket-loads, comfortable and smooth-riding, and with an upright riding position that lends itself to drinking in the atmosphere of a park as much as keeping yourself traffic safe.

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It has Shimano Alfine hub gearing, meaning that you’ll rarely be interrupted in your serene cycling by maintenance issues. A beautiful bike for any girl about town.