Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
Most hybrids have 18 to 21 speeds you'll never shift. We spec our bikes with 8 or 9 speeds because that's what you actually use - lighter, simpler, more durable.
21-speeds was a marketing decision, not a riding one.
Big-box bikes ship with 21-speed cassettes because the spec sheet sells. The reality of using them is different.
- Most riders use 4 to 6 gears regularly. The other 15 collect dust.
- More gears = more chain wear, more derailleur misalignment, more tune-up cost.
- Cheap 21-speed cassettes wear faster than 8-speed equivalents. False economy.
- Indexing problems are constant. The bike feels worn-out within a year.
Edited spec is a feature, not a compromise.
Right-sized gearing for the real way people ride.
Our 8-speed and 9-speed builds are tuned for urban and hybrid use. Wide enough range for hills, narrow enough that nothing wastes weight or maintenance.
9-speed Shimano Altus on Roebling and Lorimer
Wide gear range for any urban hill, fitness ride, or distance commute. Real Shimano components, universally serviceable.
8-speed Shimano Nexus internal hub on Driggs and Willow
Internal-hub gearing that needs almost no adjustment. Shifts while stopped. Built for daily commutes outside in any weather.
Single-speed simplicity on Wythe
For riders who want zero maintenance and don't need gears. Flip-flop hub for fixed or freewheel. Lightweight chromoly frame.
"I'd rather sell a customer a bike with 8 gears that all work, than 21 gears where 15 are decorative. That's the whole point of editing."
Verified judge.me reviews from buyers who didn't want a 21-speed.
Each one $100 off plus a free Commuter Bundle through Sunday.
Roebling
4.92 stars on 119 reviews. The flagship hybrid commuter.
- 9-speed Shimano Altus
- Lightweight Chromoly steel frame
- Alloy linear-pull brakes
- Sizes 15" through 23"
Lorimer
Built for petite riders, 4'10" to 5'5".
- 9-speed Shimano Altus
- Lightweight Chromoly steel frame
- Alloy linear-pull brakes
- Sizes 14" through 18"
Driggs 8i Disc
Premium internal-hub commuter. Editorial-reviewed.
- Shimano Nexus 8-speed internal hub
- Hydraulic disc brakes
- Color-matched fenders + chain guard
- Internal cable routing
Where the price difference actually goes.
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Shop nowMost riders use 4 to 6 gears regularly. More gears means more chain wear, more derailleur adjustment, and more weight, for almost no real-world benefit on city or rolling terrain. 8-speed and 9-speed are the sweet spot for urban and hybrid riding.
If you live somewhere truly steep like San Francisco, Pittsburgh, or Seattle, the 9-speed Roebling and Lorimer have wide-range gearing built in. The lowest gear handles steep urban hills with effort.
Mostly: cheap components that wear out fast, frames that aren't tuned for ride quality, and "some assembly required" boxes that arrive misaligned from shipping. A $300 bike often costs more than a $699 well-spec'd bike over 5 years.
Shipping is included on every Spring order to your local partner bike shop. We don't ship boxes to your door. We ship the bike to a real shop where it gets professionally assembled and tuned.
Yes. Our Buy & Ride model includes free assembly at a partner bike shop near you. No assembly fees, no boxes, no YouTube videos. Just pick up a bike that's ready to ride.
Lifetime original-owner warranty on the frame and fork. If welds fail or the frame structurally defects, we cover it for as long as you own the bike. Wheels and components carry a 1-year warranty.
Yes. Shop Pay Installments lets you split your purchase into 4 interest-free payments or longer monthly plans, available at checkout. Brooklyn Bicycle Co. bikes range from $499.99 to $1,199.99, so monthly plans typically run $50 to $100 on a 12-month plan.
Brooklyn Bicycle Co. offers a 30-day fit exchange. If the size isn't right within 30 days of pickup, reach out and our team will help arrange an exchange. A standard restocking fee applies per our return policy. Discounted bikes purchased during promotional periods may have additional restrictions.
Most Spring orders are at your local shop within 5 to 10 business days. The shop calls or texts you when it's ready for pickup. You can ride out the same day.
Three guarantees that take the risk out of trying a Brooklyn.
Love at First Ride Promise
30 days to fall in love. If something isn't right, reach out and our team will work to make it right. Standard return policy applies.
Lifetime frame & fork warranty
Lifetime original-owner coverage on the frame and fork. Wheels and components 1 year.
Free pro assembly
We don't ship a box. We ship to a partner shop where a real mechanic assembles, tunes, and hands you a bike ready to ride.
Lifetime frame & fork warranty. Pro-assembled by your local shop. 30-day Love at First Ride Promise.
