Originally Posted by Tightwad
Ok, but don't you agree that the goal is to get MORE people on bicycles and out of cars ??
How that is accomplished is of no matter. We all can agree that ANY bike can be used in a "Dutch" like
manner but when bike are 'for' that use they will be much more readily accepted and put to that use.
Yes, I do agree, absolutely. That’s why I’ve tried to suggest that the traditional English (or Dutch or what every term you prefer) 3 speed should not be completely dismissed as an option. Especially when they are being thrown away, sold for next to nothing in thrift shops and refurbished and sold by shops at prices less than low end, department store bikes. Almost anyone can afford one.
Back to the your original topic: Perhaps I’ve been too pessimistic. “Bicycling” has named the Novara Transfer as the Editor’s Choice for Best Commuter Bike. It beat out the Bianchi Milano and the Giant Cypress. All come with internal hubs and the Novara and Giant fall into the Euro style bike category that this thread was opened to discuss. To me, the Milano looks more like a cruiser but, if it works, who cares? My real point here is that this sort of mention could help the cause. Now, if Cannondale will just release the Vintage Nexus or Street Nexus here in the U.S……
Regards,
Alan