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Upright Dutch-style bikes are the best. So why don’t more people ride them?

By Tom Babin

On October 5, 2020

In Bikes

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    "Thanks for sharing an amazing comparison. "

  • Thomas

    "Speaking of sexiness, have you looked at Ampler Bikes? I recently got one ..."

  • Peter Pankonin

    "Excellent ideas...I use the wet shirt method a lot. I ride with a ..."

  • Eric Armstrong

    "Hey, Tom. Great stuff you do. Just posted this on your video regarding ..."

  • Meg

    "Hi, I am wondering about the tires - they don't look studded or ..."

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