Wednesday, June 26, 2013

I Want To Get A Commuter Bike

By Roger Hammer


I have already been doing a little bit of research on choosing a dutch bike in Calgary. Their aren't too many shops that maintain a decent collection of Dutch Style bikes as the bigger shops either seem centered on road or mountain bikes. Not exactly finding everything that I wanted inside the bigger shops in which I usually visit, I made use of Google to start looking at the different brands and models available.

My basis for purchasing a Dutch bike would be to have a good bike to ride out and about. Which is the real value with the Dutch bike from my perspective. The upright riding position, comfortable saddle and just relaxed style generally seems right for cruising to the cafe.

The number one bike that really caught my curiosity is a Brooklyn Cruiser single speed called the Bedford. Contemplating the way I am likely to make use of the Dutch bike coupled with the sort of riding that I need to be able to use it for, I am thinking the single speed Dutchie might be all that I require.

The Brooklyn Cruiser website rambles on about this being the perfect ride for many kinds of people. Perfectly suited for peddling around the bicycle paths, commuting to work, delivering newspapers or more simple needs like mine. An ideal steed for a little free spirited cruising or simply heading out to get an espresso.

My current collection of bikes are all about speed on the road and conquering obstacles on the trails. The sweeping bars and comfort of the Dutch bikes is something that I my collection is missing.

The Linus Roadster Classic may be the other Dutch style bike which I appreciate. It is also a single speed but possesses a little sportier appearance and feel than the unit from Brooklyn Cruiser. Linus describes it is as elegant bicycle in its purest form. Stripped down, clean and profile inspired by the bikes of the past. I really like that and I agree with their description. It certainly has clean and sharp minimalistic lines.

While narrowing my search to these two over the internet, I was also able to find a local boutique shop in Calgary that features a full line of Dutch bikes and commuter accessories. After going through this online process with virtually each bike that i've ever owned, I know that I will likely not have the ability to make a choice until I have a test ride to get a good feel which bike is good for me.

BikeBike is the place to go in Calgary for Dutch Bikes, Cargo bikes and, like I said, anything that you might need for commuting or recreational urban cycling. I recommend you check them out.




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