Originally Posted by
tatfiend
Different looking but any Long John style bike is a rarity in most of the USA. I have never actually seen one in the metal. The few here are imports from Europe or custom bikes.
Of course where I am even longtails such as my Surly Big Dummy are relatively unusual.
Ther have been a few Long-John style bikes available in America :-
here
And
Danish Bullitt
There are actually several North American makers of these bikes, including
Bilenky,
CETMA,
HPM, and
Metrofiets (the latter two have an optional box like a Bakfietsen).
It is also possible to make your own, I've seen homemade examples in Amsterdam, using a BMX 20" front wheel and forks, 2 steering cables connecting the fork to a T-piece at the bottom of the steering bar
Hope this helps
