Beautiful bikes, from the guy who brought you DWR
Public Bikes is a new company from Rob Forbes, who introduced Design Within Reach. I love the simple lines and European-inspired designs. Although I have not tested them, the company does seem to stand behind the quality of their products. And the colors, oh, the colors...
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Bikes start at $550 and up. I personally like the M3, which is their middle range 3-speed at $750
They also have color coordinated rear racks which look great.
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I also like these panniers -- so cute!
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Public Bikes can be seen and test-driven at the Tretorn store at 150 Spring Street in Soho. They have a lifetime guarantee. I am so tempted...