humboldt
Well-Known Member
I have one of these on order from Sweden:
https://www.pilencykel.se/en/our-bikes/lyx/
This is pretty much the exact colour scheme I've gone for; I could have paid an extra charge and had the mudguards, rack and chainguard matched to the frame but I quite liked the contrast (and the saved cash); the only modifications I'll be making are a better dynamo light and possibly some bigger pedals as I have large feet.
I feel like I've often been rushing pointlessly on my commute for years and that it doesn't seem to earn me much time over days when I just relax and enjoy riding so this is a way to discourage that behaviour in myself. My commute is only about 4.5 miles through north London and only has one hill that I count, plus I switch routes on the way back to avoid a shallow but long drag up anyway; the rest of the time I pootle to the pub/a cafe/a shop or leisurely take the Overground with my bike to explore new areas. None of that needs to be rushed and this way I can wear my nicer clothes and not arrive sweaty.
My wife is thrilled because she already rides a very slow and stately Dutch bike and thinks we'll match more when we go out for a ride together now; she looks very elegant and relaxed every time I see her roll down our street after work so I'm hoping that rubs off on me a bit.
The coaster brake is the only thing that's concerning me slightly but it's mostly just a case of getting used to it for a couple of weeks. I've used one in Copenhagen before but at least this time I'll have a roller brake for the front too and it fits with my desire for minimal maintenance.
https://www.pilencykel.se/en/our-bikes/lyx/
This is pretty much the exact colour scheme I've gone for; I could have paid an extra charge and had the mudguards, rack and chainguard matched to the frame but I quite liked the contrast (and the saved cash); the only modifications I'll be making are a better dynamo light and possibly some bigger pedals as I have large feet.
I feel like I've often been rushing pointlessly on my commute for years and that it doesn't seem to earn me much time over days when I just relax and enjoy riding so this is a way to discourage that behaviour in myself. My commute is only about 4.5 miles through north London and only has one hill that I count, plus I switch routes on the way back to avoid a shallow but long drag up anyway; the rest of the time I pootle to the pub/a cafe/a shop or leisurely take the Overground with my bike to explore new areas. None of that needs to be rushed and this way I can wear my nicer clothes and not arrive sweaty.
My wife is thrilled because she already rides a very slow and stately Dutch bike and thinks we'll match more when we go out for a ride together now; she looks very elegant and relaxed every time I see her roll down our street after work so I'm hoping that rubs off on me a bit.
The coaster brake is the only thing that's concerning me slightly but it's mostly just a case of getting used to it for a couple of weeks. I've used one in Copenhagen before but at least this time I'll have a roller brake for the front too and it fits with my desire for minimal maintenance.
