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BRITANNIA
There are few nicer ways to view Britain’s green and pleasant land than perched on the saddle of a Britannia. Available in hues of Red, White or Blue, its bold and beautiful colours pay homage to Pashley’s British manufacturing heritage.
BRITANNIA
There are few nicer ways to view Britain’s green and pleasant land than perched on the saddle of a Britannia. Available in hues of Red, White or Blue, its bold and beautiful colours pay homage to Pashley’s British manufacturing heritage.
Custom Colours : Made to order (+£75)
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The Britannia is the perfect companion to explore the countryside on weekend adventures or even just nip around town, filling its classic wicker basket with your shopping as you go.
In true British fashion, the Britannia is suited to all sorts of weather, with the chainguard and mudguards keeping you clean and looking your best, whilst the reliable hub brakes and gears are effective no matter what the conditions. Based upon the model we have produced from our very earliest days in the 1920s, the curved frame is coupled with a classic sweeping handlebar to give you an elegant upright seated position that lets you glide along through the countryside in comfort. This comfort is enhanced by the inclusion of a hand-made Brooks B66S saddle - made only thirty miles from our factory here in Stratford-upon-Avon - which gradually shapes to your form to become a truly customised and supportive seat. A front dynamo headlamp completes this luxurious lineup, never needing batteries to keep you safe at night.
All this is brought together with our long-earned experience and British craftsmanship, making the Britannia a gorgeous and reliable bicycle equipped to be a lifelong companion.
The Britannia comes in the three frame sizes shown below, followed by their corresponding inside leg length range.
| Frame Size | Inside Leg Length |
| 17.5" | 27.5-31.5" |
| 20" | 30-34" |
| 22" | 32-36" |
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. If your inside leg length falls in-between two frame sizes and you are unsure which size is best for you, please visit our Sizing Page for further guidance.
Click & Collect (U.K)
If you are based in the U.K. you can order your Pashley from our website for collection at your nearest Pashley dealer, along with any other items you wish to add to your order.
Home Delivery (U.K, EU and U.S.A.)
You can order your Pashley cycle online and select to have it delivered unboxed and 'Ready to Ride' at home in the U.K. We also offer a boxed delivery service for bike orders to the U.S.A and some countries in the EU (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain).
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.
We hold some stock of our Britannias that are ready to be shipped from our factory. If your size or colour choice is not in stock, or you would like a custom colour, we will build it for you. Our current build-to-order lead time for the Britannia is: 1 week
Ride Experience
Classic step-over frame design
An easy to mount/dismount frame with comfortable upright riding position that allows you a good view of other road users and the scenery, and the added bonus of encouraging a healthy posture.
British Built
Handmade in Stratford-upon-Avon
The Britannia has been designed and hand-built at our factory in Stratford-upon-Avon. From the brazing of the frame, through to the final addition of its charming ding-dong bell, you can be assured our team have taken great care to produce a beautifully-built British bicycle.
Gears
Sturmey Archer 5 speed hub gear (RXRD-5) with thumb shifter control, or Shimano Nexus Premium Geared 8 speed hub gear with Tap Fire shifter.
Frame
Traditionally lugged and brazed hand-crafted steel frame.
Fork
Investment cast fork crown, hand-brazed
Saddle
Honey brown Brooks B67s natural leather saddle with twin coil springs.
Handlebar
Chrome plated raised bar on alloy and stainless steel stem.
Brakes
All-weather, low maintenance front and rear hub brakes.
Wheels
26" polished alloy rims with stainless steel spokes (22" frame has 28" rims).
Tyres
26x1 3/8"" Cream Schwalbe Delta Cruiser tyres (22"" frame has 28 1 x 1/2"" tyres) with Kevlar Guard belt puncture protection and reflective side walls.
Mudguards
Classic profile painted alloy guards with hand-applied silver lining.
Pedals
Alloy body with non-slip rubber inserts.
Crankset
Traditional slender alloy steel cranks.
Lights
Front: Classically styled hub-dynamo front LED headlamp.
Rear: Battery powered LED mudguard light.
Stand
Centrally mounted ‘flip-down’ sprung propstand.
Bell
Large Pashley ‘ding-dong’ bell.
Grips
Hand-made leather grips.
Front Carrier
Large Pashley wicker basket with leather straps.
Rear Carrier
Optional rear silver carrier rack available.
Lock
Optional frame-fitted wheel lock available.
Other Features
- Protective chainguard
- Frame-fitted pump
Colours
Duck Egg Blue
Royal Red
Old English White
Oxford Blue
Custom Colours (+£75)
Powder Pink
Buckingham Black
Ash Green
Burgundy
Peppermint
Powder Blue
Regency Green
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
My inside leg length falls between two frame sizes - which should I choose?
Choose the smaller size frame if you prefer to put your feet flat on the ground when stopping. If you prefer to have your handlebars much higher than your saddle, so you are seated in a very upright position, choose the larger frame size; you’ll still be able to put your tip-toes down when stopping. If you are still unsure which size is best for you, please feel free to call us on 01789 292 263 (Mon-Fri, 9-5pm) and we would be happy to advise you.
Can I ride the Britannia on gravel paths as well as roads?
The Britannia can be ridden on tarmac roads, as well as gentle forest trails and canal paths. Its design harks back to the days when roads were rougher and bumpier so it is very capable of handling dusty, undulating tracks such as the Monsal Trail in the Peak District, or the Camel trail in Cornwall.
Can I test ride a Britannia somewhere?
Our local store in Stratford-upon-Avon, the Traditional Cycle Shop, has a wide range of Pashleys you can view and test ride. You can also find other specialist Pashley dealers who have cycles in store to try via our dealer map.
