The bike. It was a rite of passage as a kid growing up in the suburbs of Cleveland. The bike was the key to neighborhood freedom, which eventually gave way to the wider freedom enabled by the car. But those innocent days of youth spent on my bike were sweet.
Now, as a near middle-age man in New York City, the bicycle has become my favorite way to get around town. A little company here in Brooklyn called Brooklyn Cruiser has rekindled my affection for the simple bicycle with their gorgeous Men’s City Bike (pictured above). One couldn’t pedal around the city more stylishly. It looks vintage and timeless, with a construction that will definitely persevere over the years.
The Men’s City Bike comes with a rear carry rack, genuine leather dual coil saddle, swept back handle bars, and newly introduced Sturmey Archer 2-speed kick shift hub (remember the back pedal brake on your old Huffy?). There is also a women’s model.
You can purchase the bike in person in Brooklyn at 718 Cyclery, Inc., or you can order the bike online. The price tag is a fair $499. Brilliant.
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