This dawning of the age of the cycling commuter wasn’t lost on the editors of Bicycle Retailer and Industry News magazine, who featured “The Rise of the Commuter” on the cover of their Interbike edition, or on the organizers of the annual bicycle trade show.
More than just your standard beach cruisers or hybrids adorned the exposition floor this past September, as both new and established exhibitors alike reminded us that the bicycle can be more than just a means for recreation or sport (see The Bicycle Thieves, circa 1948).
Over the next several posts, we’ll feature some of the imports, electric bikes, and foldables that are currently on the market. These bikes certainly won't appeal to the hardened racer, who is mesmerized by the latest carbon frame or accessory (we'll try to satiate your appetites soon enough) but if you're a cyclo-phile like me, you'll surely appreciate the beauty and functionality of these two-wheeled designs.
Pashley - British Style and Sensibility
Pashley Cycles is England's longest established cycle manufacturer. Established by William "Rath" Pashley in 1926 the company is based in Stratford-upon-Avon. Their attention to detail and hand built quality can be seen throughout their unique range of specialist bicycles and tricycles. A few can be seen below:
Delibike
Princess Sovereign
The 3-speed Guv'nor (with accents below)
The Pickle tricycle
Photos: Leonard Basobas
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Excellent photos
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