Originally Posted by
kyselad
Try Amsterdam
Yes, it's flat, but keep in mind that a "bike culture" of this sort is much more about utility and practicality than making a statement. Upright bikes are very comfy, and weight isn't much of an issue for bikes that never see a hill and rarely go indoors. And if bike theft in Copenhagen at all rivals theft in Amsterdam, flashy bikes with pricey components probably aren't the best choice.
It's funny when I had a layover in Amsterdam and the customs guy asked me why are we going to Copenhagen and I told him because of the bike culture. He then said why not Amsterdam. My tongue was tied. LOL. I thought Copenhagen was more organized in implementing bikes in its infrastructure than Amsterdam. Of course I didn't tell him that.
Most of the bikes there are shoddy because of the weather and small living spaces. So, you rarely see nice ones. However those nice ones are parked in the public as well.