Originally Posted by
spare_wheel
They ride a sensible METAL city bike with fenders, IGH, dynamo, integrated lights, kickstand, chaincase, brooks leather saddle, steel front and/or rear rack/basket, canvas or leather bags, and leather grips. And they never, ever, ever wear anything other than normal clothes. Bonus points for very tight jeans, heels, pencil skirts, merino/smart wool/DIY anything, wool cycling britches, flowery dresses, plaid/wool hats/fedoras/caps, and NO HELMETS!
Said no American cyclist ever. Everyone knows right here in 'Murica a full kit is the bare minimum for one to be considered a "serious and responsible" cyclist. Them Europeans is poor to afford lycra and too inflexible to ride sporty bikes.