I finally found a true Dutch bike in North America. Here's what you need to know

I've looked for years for a true, authentic Dutch-style bike to buy in North America, but they aren't easy to come by. But now, after visiting a unique project in Winnipeg, Canada, my wish has come true. And after riding the bike for a little while, here are my thoughts.

Big thanks to Anders Swanson and Leigh Anne Parry and of Plain Bicycle (and do Dan Reihl who helped me choose my bike).

Want to buy one of their new or used Dutch bikes? https://plainbicycle.org/

The Plain Bicycle Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...

0:00 What is a Dutch bike?
1:20 The origins of the Plain Bicycle Project
4:55 Getting my hands on a Dutch bike
5:53 My first-ever ride
6:35 Why people think this bike is weird
6:55 Uprightness
7:51 Swept-back handlebars
8:22 Chain guard
8:47 Internal gears
9:23 Wheel lock
10:22 Sturdy back rack
10:48 Pedal brakes
11:28 Dynamo lights
12:07 Durability
13:43 Why these bikes are built for life

Thanks to StreetFilms and NorCal Cycling for the footage used under Creative Commons. And to Plain Bicycle for the footage from the Netherlands.

#cycling #bike #commuting

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I don’t really do proper product reviews, but here are some products that I’ve tried on this channel that I like. (Of course you don’t need anything fancy to ride a bike, other than a bike, but these are Amazon affiliate links, and I get paid a small commission if you buy them 😉)

• Here's the winter bike I'm riding these days: https://bit.ly/2PhqUqF
• Cliq Smart Bike Light (nice rear brake light): https://amzn.to/39lfqwo
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• Crane Bicycle Bell (the ding is sublime): https://amzn.to/3OwfZCu
• Ibex Merino Wool clothing (good for summer and winter): https://bit.ly/3xXkbEd
• Bicycle Cargo Net (why did it take so long for me to buy one of these?): https://amzn.to/31s1Ovu
• Vaude Cover II Rain Poncho (for higher-end, try Cleverhood or People’s Poncho): https://amzn.to/3jLkift
• Kryptonite U-Lock (your bike is going to get stolen eventually, sigh, but at least make it hard): https://amzn.to/3tPWcGi
• Peak Design phone case (the one I use, paired with the Peak Design phone mount): https://amzn.to/3HGM0FU

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