Old Dutch
This beautiful battered bike was plucked from a flea market and hauled back from Amsterdam by a very good friend. With one speed and a coaster brake, it's built for the flat lands of the Netherlands, but it's a blast to ride in (parts of) San Francisco.
This Swift folding bicycle was built in Brooklyn by Peter Reich, Design Mobility Inc. It's great for taking on Caltrain and BART since it avoids "black out" hours when folded.
This cargo bike was built from my first bike of my adult life, a 1989 Specialized Stump Jumper with the Xtracycle kit added on the back. It's an excellent way to haul larger items such as my daughter Annie on an overnight bike camping trip to Tennesee Valley north of San Francisco.
Gazelle 2007 This beautiful Dutch three-speed is a limited edition made recently, but by the original manufacturer in a traditional way—meaning very heavy. No hills in Amsterdam! The chain guard and skirt guard mean you don't have to roll up your pant leg. Very elegant.