Wishlist #1: City Cycles

As I mentioned last week, I'm big on the two-wheeled mode of transportation. Cheap, quick, convenient, and healthy. Plus trés glam when I'm atop the saddle.... booooyyy! I truly do love the two bikes I've inherited... Stella and Applebaum have been real good to me, but they're aged. Don't get me wrong, I respect the vintage. I think, though, that investing in a brand new bicycle, something more comfortable, lighter, and safer, would be a bright idea. Even better, receiving a shiny new cruiser or coaster from someone who cares, would be doubly excellent :)

Here are three items on my Transport Wishlist, you choose:


The Electra Amsterdam Classic 3 (approx. $550) in black, features 3 speed coaster brake, pinstripe fenders with matching coat/skirt guard (!), rear luggage rack, a generator headlight, and an LED tail light. Real Eurochic like, yea?


I saw this beaut in the bike shop near my mom's house. I'm not too keen on the mint color, but you know, it's kinda sharp. The Raleigh Shimano Coasting 2008 (approx. $450) features three-speed auto shifting system, kick back coaster brakes, front rack with built in bottle opener (!), swept back handle bars cased in leather and sofa-comfy saddle. Fly 'til I die hoes!


The Giant Citystorm designed by Michael Young (unsure of price, but if you read chinese, you let me know). This green color with honey comb pattern is the least "asian school girl" -esque of the four choices. This bike is real techno boogie featuring an eight-speed gear system, integrated lock with bullet- and cut-proof wire made of steel and Kevlar, integrated headlight, an adjustable rear light that can be mounted on the seat or rear rack, beautifully designed mud guards, a clock built into the handle bar, and a crazy chic easy attach/remove saddle bag that matches the bike's color options(!). I'm a Taipei urban sophisticate up in this bitch, kiiiiiiid!

Now, I don't claim to be an aficionado by any means. I'm not an athletic biker. I don't plan on riding mountain trails or becoming a bike messenger. I just need a bike that gets me around the city and keeps me looking fresh to def at the same time! These bikes are attractive and practical and if you want to buy one for me, holler!

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