On contrary to belief, there are other types of bicycle apart from sports bike. I know right. These days, unless you are in Paris, you probably see more sports bike around and lets be honest, you don’t need a decal-covered futuristic bike when you just want to ride or hit up the convenience stores down the street and on the extreme end, fixie just won’t cut it. The Solé Bicycles Three Speed City Cruiser you see here sits somewhere between the two extremes. While it may look like a fixie, it is not, which is the beauty of it. No wait. It probably look better than most fixie.
Solé Bicycles Three Speed City Cruiser and Solé Bicycles in general, is born out of the frustration “with the state of fixed and single speed bicycles” and the result pretty much speaks for themselves. Designed in Venice Beach, California, Solé Bicycles Three Speed City Cruiser is minimal like our forefathers’ ride, but oozing with style. In fact, it is so minimal that there’s only one wire for speed control; cutting clutter that would cause eyesores and not to mention, snagging. In place of traditional disc or pad brakes, it has coaster brake, allowing the rider to pull the steel steed to a halt by pedalling backwards. No traditional brakes equal less clutter, which is awesome.
Other worthy mentions include a lightweight design of mere 25 lbs (11kg), maintenance-free Shimano Nexus Internal 3-speed Hub, Solé springer saddle, Solé grips, and 700x28c tires for the perfect balance between speed and comfort. The Solé Bicycles Three Speed City Cruiser is offered in two models, dubbed Windward and Park Row, and will arrive at your doorstep 90 percent assembled. Solé Bicycles Three Speed City Cruiser is available via the outfit’s website as we speak for $599. A word of advice though. The bike is of limited edition and so, if you want one, you may want to act on it fast. Keep going for a few detailed look and a promo video.
