since having adam and moving to a new home, i’m embarrassed to admit that it’s been quite a while since i’ve gone on a bike ride around town! riding a bike has been a big part of my lifestyle up until now, and it’s certainly not something that i want to give up. so when brooklyn bike co. got in touch and asked if i’d like to try out one of their bikes, it was just the kick in the butt that i needed to hop back on a bike. after a bit of consideration around my needs, i picked out the willow 3-speed in a sleek gloss black frame. it’s a nice lightweight, but sturdy chromoly frame that weighs in at about 28lbs. it’s got three speeds– nothing crazy– but just enough to help me get around town. it’s relatively flat in all of the places where i would be doing casual riding, so i don’t need a fancy road bike with a million different gears. and i like the classic black frame because it’s simple and chic and won’t clash with any of my outfits. of course i love that the step-through frame has a vintage vibe, but since it’s brand new, it’s much more comfortable to ride. i have a vintage raleigh which i love, but i swear to you, it’s like 50 pounds. super cute, but not always the most practical.
so here’s what i wore on my first day back in the saddle! it was a sunny day, but just cool enough that i opted to wear jeans and a long sleeve shirt. but the nice thing about an upright bike like this is that you can get away with wearing pretty much anything you’d like. i went for a but of a tomboy look, but once the weather is a little bit warmer, i’m sure i’ll be hopping on in a little sun dress.
wearing:
willow three speed courtesy of brooklyn bicycle co.
lake merced shirt courtesy of tradlands
mih halsy straight leg jeans
marais usa cowboy mules
jasper sunglasses courtesy of warby parker
the runwell courtesy of shinola
horseshoe ring courtesy of erica weiner
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So I got hit by a car over the summer while biking and even though my bike is “fine” I’m too terrified to get on it and was thinking about getting a new one as a fresh start. I’m sort of used to riding massively heavy 70’s-80’s bikes though. Is it weird to get used to the light bike? Do you feel the bumps in the road more or is it a pretty sturdy ride?
kallie! i remember that, so scary. i’m glad you’re feeling better and getting ready to ride again. this type of bike is still super sturdy, and actually less bumpy than a steel frame because the material has more give. you should go give it a test ride!
I think I’ll go this weekend. That makes me feel a lot better about it. Thanks!!
Looking gorgeous, love the photography!
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great look — I really like those shoes
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cute! I love your mules, very cycle chic! I rode my bike this weekend for the first time in 4 years to a sew-along and remembered all those bike riding pains! Sore tushy, sore hands from gripping the handles. and having to lug it up and down the train station steps, its just a little heavier then yours too. I have a light blue step through Papillionaire bike. 3 speed and very cute!
I.Want.That.Bike.
This makes me want to jump on a bike so much, though me and bikes don’t exactly get along haha! I can’t wait for the summer to maybe give it a try again. :)
Have a great week!
xo April
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Love this!
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Hi! I really like your purse- do you mind me asking where you got it? Thanks!