Dutch-Style Bikes
Dutch-Style City Bikes
Sit up. See the road. Ride like it's normal.
The Dutch treat a bike as transport, not sportswear. Upright geometry so you can see traffic instead of pavement. Relaxed steel frames. Room for a rack and a basket. We build that bike in Brooklyn, in four versions, starting at $599.99.
What makes a bike Dutch-style
Not a country of origin. A set of choices that make a bike easy to actually use in a city.
You sit upright
Head up, back straight, eyes level with traffic. Every bike on this page is built around relaxed, upright geometry rather than a racing crouch.
Easy on, easy off
Three of the four are step-through frames, so there is no top tube to swing a leg over in a skirt or a long coat. The Bedford keeps a classic diamond frame.
Ready for weather and cargo
Puncture-resistant tires and rear rack mounts across the range. Fenders come standard on the Franklins and are built into the Willow.
Gearing to match the route
Sealed internal hubs on the Franklin 3 and Willow 8i for near-zero maintenance, or a wider-range derailleur on the Franklin 8 and Bedford 8 for hills.
The four
Same upright, city-first idea. Four ways to get there.
Least to think about
Franklin 3 Speed
$699.99
- GearingShimano Nexus 3-speed internal hub
- FrameStep-through steel
- FendersStandard
- Fits4'11" – 6'3"
Step-through, for hills
Franklin 8 Speed
$699.99
- Gearing8-speed Shimano drivetrain
- FrameStep-through steel
- FendersStandard
- Fits4'11" – 6'3"
Nothing left to add
Willow 8i Disc
$1,199.99
- GearingShimano Nexus 8-speed internal hub, sealed
- BrakesHydraulic disc
- FrameStep-through aluminum
- FendersIntegrated, colour-matched, with chainguard
- Fits5'0" – 6'3"
Classic frame
Bedford 8
$599.99
- Gearing8-speed Shimano drivetrain
- FrameDiamond, hi-tensile steel
- FendersFender mounts, fenders sold separately
- Fits5'6" – 6'3"
Side by side
The two Franklins are the same price. The choice between them is not budget, it is whether you want sealed gears or a wider range.
| Franklin 3 | Franklin 8 | Willow 8i Disc | Bedford 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $699.99 | $699.99 | $1,199.99 | $599.99 |
| Frame | Step-through steel | Step-through steel | Step-through aluminum | Diamond steel |
| Gearing | 3-speed internal hub | 8-speed derailleur | 8-speed internal hub | 8-speed derailleur |
| Fenders | Standard | Standard | Integrated | Mounts only |
| Rider height | 4'11"–6'3" | 4'11"–6'3" | 5'0"–6'3" | 5'6"–6'3" |
| Best for | Flat city riding, minimum upkeep | Hills, longer rides, easy mounting | Everything included, all weather | Classic look, best price |
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These four cover riders from 4'11" to 6'3", but the ranges differ by model. Answer three questions and we will tell you which frame fits.
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