Every now and then a bike comes along that makes everyone stop and think, ‘why aren’t all bikes like this?’ Once again, the Dutchies have re-invented the wheel (or the city bike at least), and this time, you won’t catch your Grandma on one.
The Van Moof from Holland is simple, practical, durable and stylish in a 2010 kind of way.
The Dutch are fans of lights on bikes, but Van Moof has gone one better with solar powered LED lights integrated into the frame (hence the fat, extended top tube). As the frame is made of aluminium, the bikes won’t break your back (or legs) either. Coupled with 3 internal hub gears, a Brooks leather saddle, fat Schwalbe tryes and full length mudguards, you’ve got the perfect bike for the mean streets of Melbourne. And it looks the part too.
Drop in and take one for a test ride.
Features:
- 26″ & 28″ size frames
- Rear Coaster Brake
- Powdercoated aluminium frame
- Brooks B68 saddle
- 3 speed Shimano Nexus internal hub gears
- Solar powered front and rear LED light integrated into the frame.
More information – over at the Van Moof website.
Bicycle Network Australia remarked in a recent review that the Van Moof “…handles beautifully. It has the right balance of stable and sporty features….A modern, stylish, practical bicycle, which I would highly recommend to any urban-dweller. Aluminium frame makes it at least 30% lighter than most city bicycles….” You can read the entire review at Bicycles.net.au – Australia’s top cycling portal.
