Dutch Bikes

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Comment by Dottie on December 3, 2008 at 8:41pm

I'm loving my Dutch bike for the snow. Not to compare her to the enemy, but it's like plowing through with an SUV (although people with skinny tires pass me while I walk my bike across icy patches, that reflects more on my shortcomings than my bike's). Plus, as J mentioned, the fully covered chain and rust resistance mean zero maintenance, the enclosed brake is unaffected by weather, and the huge fenders and mud flaps keep me clean.

Comment by J on October 31, 2008 at 6:45pm

They're good for snow due to (1) very few moving parts, so nothing to freeze and brek (2) full fenders/chain guard keep you clean in the slush (3) very wide rims and low pressure inverted tread tires + 30+ kg weight = great traction in the snow with no pinch flats (4) lots of frame clearance so when snow/ice builds up, your wheels will still spin.

Comment by jessiejane on October 31, 2008 at 4:51pm

http://www.copenhagencyclechic.com
Check out the entries about biking and the 5 senses...maybe a little cheesy but kind of cool.
Also, I have a question for J. Why would the Dutch bikes be good for snow? Because of the weight?

Comment by J on October 28, 2008 at 12:11pm

One Koga, one Gazelle. They're for shopping and snow mainly, although I rode from Hyde Park to Evanston and back in one of the blizzards last year. It took 6 hours.

Comment by Velojew on October 28, 2008 at 11:10am

I heard there is store opening up in Wicker Park. I heard from the guy at dutchbikesus that they will be carrying Velorbis.

Comment by EJ on October 28, 2008 at 8:30am

I have a Gazelle. I dont ride it that often.
I have seen one more person riding a dutch bike on Lincoln Ave (few times).

Comment by Dottie on October 27, 2008 at 10:44pm

Anyone else ride a Dutch bike (or similar)? I haven't seen any others.

Comment by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on October 20, 2008 at 9:13pm

I know my cat would love riding around the city in one with me too.

Comment by EJ on October 2, 2008 at 4:21pm

Dutch city bikes are classy!!! That's all I gotta say about that. I own a vintage Gazelle and typically ride it around the neighborhood (not really long rides). People always compliment me...I mean my bike.

Comment by jessiejane on October 2, 2008 at 4:16pm

I don't have a Dutch bike...yet!
Mostly I like the idea of bikes as a normal every day way to travel and these bikes symbolize that for me.

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