Allow me to introduce you to the Kangaroo, the most sophisticated cargo bike I've met. The Kangaroo is a Danish bike, designed specifically - and wonderfully - to carry children. Although I was initially skeptical of a bike made of such modern materials and with such a narrow purpose, after my test ride the Kangaroo now ranks near the top of my bike list.
The frame is aluminum 6061, the cargo area is impact-resistent and UV-stabalized polyethylene, and the cover is nylon. Good old-fashioned wood and steel ...
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When my friend Ms. Elle called to ask if I wanted to meet up at Copenhagen Cyclery after work, I was quick to agree. She has been loyal to her vintage bike Cilantro, but decided to explore less "rickety" options.
While she quickly fell in love with the Velorbis Studine (they make a hot couple - see above), I flirted with the Velorbis Scrap Deluxe, a bike I'd never ridden before.
The Scrap Deluxe's stand-out feature is the set of cream Schwalbe Fat Frank tires. Aside from being eye-catching and uniqu...
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Way back in January I started a "Beautiful Bicycles" series, wherein I discuss the beautiful bicycles that I came across during my intensive research leading up to purchasing my Azor Oma. Although the first in the series is consistently one of the most viewed posts on this blog, I had yet to do a second in the series. Until now. I present the Velorbis Dannebrog, very similar to the Velorbis Victoria Classic.
Earlier this week I briefly discussed the Velorbis Dannebrog in the context of my visit to the new Chica...
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