(Ireland, cycling, formerly, _, pejorative, now, _, nostalgic) An old-fashioned utility bicycle, especially one with a step-through frame and high handlebars providing an erect riding posture; a roadster.
I don't know what make of bike it was but it was certainly the motor bike version of the High Nelly push bike or the [[w:Ford Model T
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