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bike-061110.jpgAs we predicted, the Baltic Green Giant is becoming a bike store. (Thanks to tipsters and Pardon Me for Asking for the heads up.) Rolling Orange opens this Saturday and will sell Dutch bikes, which are known for their sturdiness and large storage spaces in front. The picture to the right is a model they had in front of the store the other day. With the neighborhood’s new bike lanes, they should see some decent business, no?
Something Afoot at Baltic Green Giant [Brownstoner]
Green Giant of Baltic Street Filled [Brownstoner]
Still No Takers for Big Green Space on Baltic [Brownstoner]


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  1. “Are these “Dutch style” city bikes going to be $50 to $100? Cuz that’s what the standard city bikes cost at the weekend flea markets in Belgium and Holland.”

    Doubt it – this store sounds very similar to the Flying Pigeon bike ’boutique’ in Tribeca which sells the Chinese counterpart to these Dutch bikes for about 300-400 bucks.

  2. Yeah — well, just to throw my two cents in about “Dutch city bikes.” I lived in Belgium for a couple years and visited various cities in the low countries (regularly). This cargo bike is NOT common.

    Also, the thing about the *standard* city bikes in Belgium and Holland are that EVERYONE has one. They are all old beaters — but sturdy and durable like tanks. Yes, bikes get stolen ALL THE TIME, but it’s OK. I went through 4 over my two years. You just get a new one. They are dirt cheap. And you just lock them up wherever — mostly outside. A little oil once a month keeps it running fine.

    (Folks have nice bikes too, but those are generally not for commuting and errands.)

    Are these “Dutch style” city bikes going to be $50 to $100? Cuz that’s what the standard city bikes cost at the weekend flea markets in Belgium and Holland.

  3. i [heart] bikes and wish them luck, but…

    i am willing to go out on a limb here and predict failure. these rides are heavy and expensive. i don’t see a good fit in nyc and with belts tightened.

    hope i’m wrong.

  4. That’s certainly a Dutch-style bike but not the best example of what’s more common on the streets of Amsterdam, etc. Think of those jet-black bikes with the large chain guards (there’s a vendor at the Brooklyn Flea who sells them) and the very cool back-tire locks.

    The men’s bikes are f**king BIG. I’m 5’11” and had to rent a woman’s slant top-bar model in Amsterdam because I could barely touch the ground. I still looked great (!)

  5. Brownstonerlogin, No, not all their bikes are quite as cumbersome! They had other models out as well, and they all generally have extra space in front, but not all have THAT much extra space.

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