guess what, you guys?! i got a new bike! i went to pick up this lovely 8 speed mixte from public bikes on friday afternoon and was so excited i could hardly contain myself. i was all amped up and ready to go for a spin, but unfortunately, the weather disagreed with a forecast of about 2 inches of rain for the weekend. i stayed indoors for most of the weekend, but low and behold, on sunday afternoon, the grey skies held the water in just long enough for me to go on a little test ride.
yep, she’s my new baby. rides like a breeze with a snazzy 8 speed internal hub so i can tackle my hilly neighborhood. and of course, it’s got upright geometry meaning i don’t have to change into high rise pants (or spandex) before i hop on because i can sit up straight while i ride. and, being the design-minded person that i am, the beautiful baby blue paint job and classy mixte frame appeal to my eye. it’s gonna be a fun summer!
shirt: j.crew silk sophie blouse
sweater: vintage cashmere sweater
dress: vintage polka dot dress
shoes: vintage salvatore ferragamo flats
bag: j.w. hulme mini legacy bag
sunglasses: karen walker number six
lipstick: ysl rouge pur in le rouge
bike: m8 courtesy of public bikes
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The bike looks great! I sort of want one but every city I live in (London, Los Angeles, D.C.) throughout the year…I’m just terrified of biking in the street. And when I drive, I’m terrified of HITTING someone on a bike. I can’t win.
Really loving the skirt and the shoes with this outfit. It all pieces together so nicely.
What a beautiful bike! I am extremely jealous. I got mine for £5 from a carboot sale and she squeaks whenever I peddle, still love her though. x
NICE!
this bike looks incredible. i love the color! my bike makes retched sounds every time i pull the brakes but it doesnt matter – summer biking is my number one essential!
Have you tried replacing your brake pads? $5 and a couple of screws, pretty easy fix and will make you so much more confident when you can brake securely and quietly.
Erin- that is one SWEET ride. Beautiful bike. I’m a huuuge fan of 7, and 8 speeds, and this one is gorgeous!
Hooray for your new bike! I am glad that the weather stopped being a pain in the butt for long enough for you to enjoy it. I love this skirt on you!
aw the bike is great! totally fits to you :) and the b/w pic is amazing, love your skirt!!
xx
wow, that is one beautiful bike erin.
Wow I love your bike. I have found myself lingering over second hand bikes all afternoon. I plan to make it my mission to purchase before the month is over x
Oh! I LOVE your new bike!
That bike is wonderful! Your outfit is simply lovely as well.
I’ve wanted one of those bikes for the longest time!You look so cute!x
i LOVE the color… looks like an easter egg :)
xo.
Oh wow how incredible. I am very,very jealous.
xxx
That bike is brilliant! What a colour.
Love it. x
Oh my God, it is the BIKE of my DREAMS! I have been longing for that exact bike in that exact colour (except with a basket on the front) for so long but can’t seem to find anything other than racers or mountain bikes in the shops here. Can I ask you if you know the size of the wheels on it? I have seen these online but you have to know what is the proper size (for example, a few years ago I needed a cheap bike to get to college and accidentally bought one for teens that is too small, doh! Ended up never riding it as a result)
the wheels are 700cc which is standard for most adult bikes. the frames come in three sizes. small is for 4’11” to 5’3″, medium is for 5’3″ – 5’8″, and large is for 5’8″ – 6’0″! i’m 5’5″ and got the size medium and it is perfect! good luck! you can check out all of the specs here: http://publicbikes.com/p/PUBLIC-M8
love polka dot skirts!
I have a beach cruiser that I use all the time! My dog loves when I take him with me too! :)
I’m seriously considering getting one of these as I need something more lightweight than my cruiser. I love the color you chose.
wonderful photos!
so very cute!! love the bike + the polka dots!
Oh, it looks amazing, I so want a minty green one.
Have loads of fun with it!
X
Awesome bike! Envy!!
I love it! I want a bike so badly, but there’s really not a good place to ride around here :( I hope that I’ll be moving to a better biking community someday. Until then, I will just live vicariously through other bloggers! And seriously, you could not possibly look any cuter on that thing.
This is kind of perfect. SO ADORABLE. The bike’s the cutest thing on wheels!
Oh my gosh! That bike is so perfect! I am extremely, extremely jealous. The color is so brilliant. And I love the white tires.
I’m in the market for a new bike – I got a vintage cruiser, in a slightly different blue color from this one, but it’s single speed, and thus is not very practical.
adorable skirt, miss! loving your blog ; )
xx
alexandra
that is such a nice bike. it looks a little heavy though. having a bike that can go up hills easily is a real treat that i can truly appreciate!
it is heavier than a road bike, but i found this bike to be surprisingly lightweight! combined with the 8 speeds, this little lady is perfect for the hills where i live in oakland! this particular bike weighs 31 lbs, which is waaay better than my previous vintage raleigh cruiser that felt like it was at least 50lbs! but i definitely understand why some people prefer a road bike for all of their riding needs! i actually have a road bike (surly long haul trucker) that i use for more intense rides!
Awwww Yeah! That’s what I’ve been waiting for! I had a feeling that that would be the one you went for, it’s adorable! I’ve been wanting the same one, except in the orange. It looks great!
LOVE the paint job, looks beautiful :) Also your outfit is amazing yet again, love all your button-up shirts you’ve been wearing :) x
Love the outfit! It’s so cute and perfect for a Sunday bike ride! And how awesome is that bike? I’ve been trying to find a cool retro style for when I move to the bay, but for now I’ll stick to my mountain bike.
Little Acorns
Wow really cool bike you’ve got there! I’m pretty jealous. Btw is that a new tattoo? What is it?
thank you! no new tattoos, these are all the same ones i’ve had for a couple of years!
The second to last photo in black and white is stunning !!
oh gosh it’s SO beautiful
She’s a beaut! Here’s my little tip for cycling in flat pumps – elastic bands around your feet to keep them in place.
Yes! I adore your new bike. Now, let’s hope this “June gloom” stops so we can all enjoy riding our bikes around town.
That is an amazing bike! You’re going to have such a fun summer with it!
Oh my goodness! That bike is as lovely and original as your outfit. I love everything about this. Especially your little pin!
*squee* The print of that dress makes me think of Julia Roberts in the polo scene in Pretty Woman, a dress that I still covet to this day. I love it!
you always pick the nicest bikes! Very lovely!!
yay you got a public bike! nice! and i love the baby blue with the orange too! i need to go test one of their bikes out, i have been meaning to but just haven’t gotten around to it! you look adorable in that outfit riding your pretty new wheels!
xo,
cb
Looks amazing … as do you xo
What a gorgeous steed!! Let us know how you go ont hose hills – their site says it is great for that, but it looks heavy! I am looking for a good road bike for Sydney hills… so I’d love to hear how yours goes! :)
so far so good! with 8 speeds, i find that this is fine for the hills here in oakland, though i do have a road bike for more intense rides! but i like this one for more casual riding and it’s not heavy for a cruiser!
Oohwee, that is one sweet ride. You are a lucky girl.
you and that bike were made for each other. these are some of your best photos :)
Perfect baby blue color! You will definitely have a great summer with that sweet bike. Love how you layered here and the polka dots. xoxo
FANTASTIC! That blue is stunning. Bravo
that bike is as adorable as you are!
Wow it looks great Erin! The color is beautiful.
that is a gorgeous bike I love the colour so different! I am thinking of taking up cycling just as something to do to wind down. Looks like you are having so much fun!
I love your dress too so cute :)
XX Ilana
Your outfit is perfect! I love how cute it is, but comfortable looking for bike riding. I am inspired by this look! I might have to copy-cat it!! :D
Yay on the new bike! I am super jealous– it is BEAUTIFUL.
<3 L
seriously the cutest. you picked the best color! someday i’ll save up for a public bike..
That sweater pairs so nicely with the polka dot skirt! Great bike pictures too!
So pretty !
You should come to Berlin, everybody’s got a bike here, and they are almost all this pretty
See U !
the color of that bike is a dream color, its perfect.
xx M
gorgeous, gorgeous bike
cute bike! I need to do a post with mine when the weather warms up! love it
those photos are wonderful as well as your look, wow!
THat bike is completely droolworthy! I’m dying for a bike that I can sit up on and not flash everyone ;) Also, whenever you wear that polka dot dress I smile, its just so pretty.
ahh, that bike is dreamy, I love the color so much! Also your bike style is always impeccable, I never look that fantastic.
We’re hosting a swap in your area at the end of june and I would love to see you again!
Sweet! I received this same bike in the cream color as a graduation/moving to Portland, OR gift. I find the 8-speed perfect for the hills and I LOVE the internal hub – shifting at a stop light to start faster?? Yes please!
I’m wondering if your chains make noise against the chainguard – it’s not a structural issue just a little noisy.
Congrats on the new bike!! It’s adorable! Also adorable? Your sweet little polka dot skirt! Love it!!
I’m guessing that brooch is vintage…it’s too awesome to not be.
it’s actually not! i got it at a gift shop in the redwood forest here in california for like $5!
love pic #6, ps.enid just learnt to ride w/out her training wheels!
Very cool, we match… but I have a blue D1.
Enjoy!
Looooove the colour of your bike! So stylish.
the bike is awesome and you look DEVINE!!!
SO BEAUTIFUL! that bike is pretty much flawless. it’s totally inspiring me to fix mine up!
What a gorgeous bike! How do you manage to keep your skirt down while you ride?–I’m really struggling with that issue lately so I could use some tips!
great bike! and i totally want to steal your E pin!!!
i’ve been thinking about getting a public bike for a while now. i love the color of yours! i’m thinking of getting mine in either that or the orange. see yours makes me want to get mine even more!
I see you made it onto the fuckyeahgirlsandbikes tumblr
http://fuckyeahgirlsandbikes.tumblr.com/post/7575589756
I recognised your style, tattoo and bike instantly! Am trying to be more cycle chic myself but we’ve been having crazy rain showers in London. Dry-day cycle chic only at the moment and the dreaded leggings and a vest (tank top?) on other days…