... with angel wings chain guard
Covered in multiple press outlets:
http://momentummag.com/city-philadelphia-given-pope-francis-bike/
http://www.bicycleretailer.com/north-america/2015/09/22/pope-franci...
http://news.yahoo.com/philadelphia-giving-pope-bike-angel-wing-chai...
Excerpting momentum mag:
Alongside an ivory-bone China bowl featuring images of Indepedence Hall and St. Peter’s Basilica, mayor Nutter and thePhiladelphia Bicycling Advocacy Board are taking the opportunity to present Pope Francis with a bicycle. The bike, a custom-designed Breezer Downtown 8, was received by Archbishop Charles Caput at a ceremony held in the Philadelphia Convention Center on September 22nd.
The style of bike was chosen by Mayor Nutter; the Breezer 8 is a classic commuter – a “people’s bike” – which Nutter felt best represented “The People’s Pope”. The bicycle was chosen to celebrate and honor the pope’s advocacy for environmentally responsible modes of transportation. Accompanying the gift, the city will also donate 100 commuter bikes to bicycle-based community programs around Philadelphia.
Breezer Bikes is a brand operated by Advanced Sports International, which is headquartered in Philadelphia. The Breezer Downtown 8 is designed for getting around comfortably and efficiently. Although Pope Francis’ Downtown 8 features a number of custom additions, the frame is the same as the one available to all consumers.
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