i know i promised my guide to buying used and vintage bikes, but it’s taking me a bit longer than i expected to find actual pictures of all of my bike picks, so while i keep working on that post behind-the-scenes, i decided to share some cool bike accessories with you on this cycle chic saturday. after writing this post about my favorite fashionable mixte and dutch style bikes under a grand, i discovered another company called public bikes, which has become a fast favorite! they were a sponsor of bike to work day here in the bay area, so naturally, i had to check them out. i was quite delighted to discover that not only do they have a beautiful selection of fashionable and functional bikes, but they also have a really great web shop with lots of nice bike accessories!
in particular, i am loving their range of nice baskets and bags. the rear basket has a quick release with a handle, so it doubles as your shopping basket on quick trips to the grocery store. in addition, they have really lovely brooks roll up panniers, and a canvas pannier that doubles as a messenger bag! and for those of you concerned with safety, i quite like their sleek nutcase helmets.
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I've always wanted a cute girly bike with a basket in the front or back so I could put my puppy in it… yea… haha but no really I'd still like one – just don't think either of my dogs would stand to sit in a basket on a bike.
KeepItFvncy,
M.E.
Beautiful, I really want a vintage bike!!
From Carys of La Ville Inconnue
yea i agree their accessories are awesome!
you definitely have to post a picture of you with your bike!
I would love to get a cruiser complete with basket when I get enough money to do so! I wanted to get the Liberty of London for Target bike but it's so limited, I wasn't able to get one. Gigantic Boo! :(
Really interesting post though! I love your posts about bikes. :)
Ooh, love vintage bikes! I only have a budget mountain bike, which is a smidge more practical for the 10km commute I used to do, but definitely not as aesthetically pleasing!
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Thanks so much I'm loving your saturday bike post, and I'm espeaically lov'n the bike accesories, because I plan on buying one and want the cute wicker basket to Jazz up the front,if you could post where we could purchase that would also be helpful. I just have to add that Wal-mart has a few great vintage inspired bikes by Huffy and shwinn some priced from as low as $84.00-$250.00! I saw simlar bikes going for as much as $600.00 and up.
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ah i want a bike like one of those so bad! i have my 'pretends to look proffesional' bike but its nowhere near the perfect bike.. any of those, on the other hand!
xxx
i think years have passed since i last rode a bike.
i think i really should :)
I'll be getting one of those cute, vintage looking bikes for college. I can't wait to put my books in a basket and ride to class!
pretty cool bikes and accessories!
Awesome post!
thanks for the ideas! My basket on my bike is starting to..well…decay and I need a replacement stat. Guess I shouldn't have put off on sealing the wood…
I really love the basket you posted; its just what I've been looking for! Everything else I have seen has that thin brittle wicker or else some harsh looking metal basket that clashes with my bike.