Getting back to the Dutch style bikes themselves. I note that the Commuter Bike Store lists Breezer step through frame 3 speed European style commuter bikes starting at $549. No need to spend $1000 to $2000 or so for a Dutch style commuter bike. Even the most expensive version of the Breezer with full chaincase, generator lights, Shimano Nexus 8 speed gear hub, rack and frame mounted ring lock etc is $1159 list price. In this day and age a reasonable price IMO for what you get, a complete ready to go citybike designed to keep the rider clean.

The Breezers are available with step through or standard frames and are reasonable weight bikes compared to the Chinese or many of the Dutch steel frames. Thinking of getting one myself.

I have no association with Breezer or a dealer.