This week I saw a story in the Portland Tribune about a new shop in the SE called Clever Cycles. They are selling imported Dutch bicycles, a line called Bakfiets, that have built in wooden ‘buckets’ to carry kids, groceries, whatever. I went over to the store yesterday just to check it out, and spoke to Dean, one of the owners. He said they are trying to create a bicycle shop that’s a bit more friendly and less intimidating that the standard shop.
What’s nice about these bicycles is that they have some great built-in features, and they make the experience of practical urban riding a lot easier. Portland’s a great biking city, and this is a nice addition to the scene.
Here’s a link to the story in the Tribune: “Next generation spin cycle” by Kate Gowf.
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