Meet my new Linus Dutchie 1 in Pearl.
1. This bike feels like Dutch-bike Lite.
2. I can't believe how much lighter this bike is than my Schwinn.
Carrying it downstairs to the bike room is a dream!
3. I love the extremely upright posture. You'll never see my ass-crack again!
4. I am so nervous & scared about keeping the paint in perfect condition.
5. The bell it comes with is a piece of shit. Need a new bell & basket immediately.
Old bell is out of the question. It's absolutely got to be all silver.
I am a little bothered that the browns of the seat and grips don't match. But overall, I know this bike is a looker.
Until I find a basket, the bag is chilling here on the 'bars. I like the lack of wires thanks to the coaster brakes. I like that a lot. This is a Lady Bike.
I'll talk about my shopping process later. Luckily, I'm decisive and had this paid for by noon on Saturday. -Less than 24 hours after the destruction of my first love.
I look beat because we stayed out til 2am last night, but wanted to photograph the beginning of this new relationship.
This bike feeling like such a Lady is fueling the girly fire inside of me.
oohh what a beauty! i love Linus dutch bikes! congrats on your new lady. glad you found a replacement.
ReplyDeleteNice! I know several ladies who bought this bicycle in the Boston area and they are pleased. The size looks just right for you. And I think single speed is just perfect for the city. Congratulations and enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI saw this bike in the Bay area in March and it IS a lady bike for sure. Very elegant. Don't feel bad about being bothered by the grip-seat thing. I am the same way. Maybe you can get the grips wrapped in leather or a matching cork. I once got a bike that had a black saddle that didn't match the brown grips and I had them switch the saddle for the brown leather that was on the men's version.
ReplyDeleteit's great and definitely suits you. where did you pick this up? i'm looking for a new bike and can't seem to find a shop that has a good cruiser selection.
ReplyDeleteI just bought a bike yesterday and it is a very similar Linus, lady-size, SAME COLOR!
ReplyDeleteWhat the heck?!
Oh, except mine is a 3 speed. I did try out a coaster brake bike @ HUB (a Worksman) but it was too heavy for me, but very nice also.
ReplyDeletewhat a beauty indeed!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the new bicycle! That's a sweet ass lookin' ride
ReplyDeleteNice ride.
ReplyDeleteSweet ride! Love that bag too. :)
ReplyDelete"Back in the Saddle Again"! I am so glad, I truly felt your heartache last week. BTW where did you purchased your bike? I am in the market for a new one.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Love your blog.
You're right- the bell IS crap! Mine fell off mid-ride two weeks after I bought the bike (a Linus Dutchi 3 purchased from Adeline Adeline, where they sell em for 11 bux less than everywhere else). And the saddle: I swapped it out for a Brooks b67s. I love that Linus makes a beautiful Dutch-style bike I can actually carry up and down stairs. Enjoy :)
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