(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 roads
(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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(UK, cycling) A bicycle having handlebars that are rather high and curve backwards, so that the rider sits upright rather than hunching forward; a roadster.
(slang, derogatory, offensive, uncommon) Contemptible or unpleasant individuals of Irish heritage.
(cycling, specifically) Of a bicycle: having handlebars that are rather high and curve backwards, so that the rider sits upright rather than hunching forward; also, of the handlebars of a bicycle: rather high and curving backwards, thus requiring the rider to sit upright.
(UK, Irish, Commonwealth, informal) A pedal bicycle, as distinguished from a motorized bicycle.