One of the many hot products during the socially-distanced days of the Great Lockdowns around the world has been bicycles. In fact, bikes are so popular that it’s still difficult to get your hands on one. But no worries. Our correspondent Julie Chang Murphy has curated a list of 10 of the best luxury bike brands for cycling in style 2021, including cruisers and electric, and tips on how to find one to buy right now.
a boom in bike sales due to covid-19
Perhaps unsurprisingly, there’s been a boom in the sales of luxury bike brands since the start of the social distancing lockdown rules to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The 10 best luxury bike brands for cycling in style 2021, including cruisers and electric, and tips on how to find one to buy right now.
With gyms and many parks closed, a bike has proven to be a great way to get fresh air, exercise, make a grocery store run, and spend time as a family.
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And when the COVID-19 crisis is over, we bet they’ll remain popular. After all, bicycles are a great way to explore a new town, revisit an old favorite, get a little cardio, and grab some vitamin D.
Best luxury cruisers and electric bikes, and tips on how to find one to buy right now.
It also doesn’t hurt that parking usually isn’t a problem – you can pop in and out of shops and then onto the shore with ease. And fortunately, you don’t have to be an expert cyclist to enjoy these pleasures. The recent rise of cruiser-style bicycles has made it even easier to jump on board.
lots of luxury bike brands from which to choose
There are lots of brands making really cute bicycles out there right now – everything from custom bespoke styles handmade in Brooklyn to models made with Swedish precision.
The 10 best luxury bike brands for cycling in style 2021, including cruisers and electric, and tips on how to find one to buy right now.
There are bright happy colors, over-sized tires, cushy seats and comfy handlebars — what’s not to love? Would you ride a bit longer and go a bit farther if you felt that you looked incredibly chic? Maybe. It certainly couldn’t hurt.
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but can you actually get your hands on one?
You might be sold on getting new bike but even a year into the pandemic, it’s still hard to actually get your hands on one. The bicycle has a complex supply chain with as many as 50 different component lines coming from several different countries before the final product is assembled. There have even been reports about material shortages — carbon, in particular, as well as logistical issues as shipping companies experience a labor shortage and countries impose COVID-related restrictions on transport ships and their crews. According to Bicycling Magazine, the bike shortage is expected to last into 2022.
Best luxury cruisers and electric bikes, and tips on how to find one to buy right now.
That being said, there’s still hope if you’re yearning for the open road. At the time of writing, these luxury bicycles are available or within a few months provided you get your name on the pre-order waiting list! What are you waiting for?
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The best fashionable luxury bike brands to buy right now
Here’s our rundown of 10 of our favorite and most fashionable luxury bicycles for fitness, cruising or commuting.
1. the scout regalia
The Scout Regalia Bicycle is a beautifully handcrafted, color-blocked bike that combines a mixte bike, an English-Dutch town bike and a mountain bike. These beauties are 100% made in the USA, with each frame,set hand built and assembled by David Wilson of Firth & Wilson Transport Cycles in Philadelphia, PA. We love the playful mixing of red, white and blue, as well as the optional custom hand-woven baskets by Swamp Road Baskets and a 100% wool camp blanket and accessory straps from Topo Designs.
BUY NOW – $4,500
2. sole bicycles
If you happen to be the DIY type, Sole Bicycles make nimble and fashion-forward bicycles that arrive 90% assembled. It comes with all the tools and instructions to finish the job in 10 minutes or less. Plus, you’ll have bragging rights for life. This single speed/fixed gear model is big on style but stripped down of unnecessary bells and whistles for the basic commuter.
BUY NOW – $429
3. ascari bicycles
Ascari Bicycles provides lots of added details and extra attention to each of its King Custom models, so that each one is a unique work of art. Our favorite from the brand is the King Blue Limited Edition ($6,000-20,000), created by the brand’s owner, Helio Ascari. More than style totems, Ascari’s bikes are the physical embodiment of the founder’s technical skill: he creates the handlebars, brake levers and fenders by hand, and uses parts that satisfy even the most exacting gear-head, with cranksets from around the world. The brake levers are handmade in-house; they’re made of brass, exotic wood, leather and finished with two hand-set rubies.
BUY NOW – $6,000 – $20,000.
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4. bikeid step-through bicycle
Leave it to the Swedes to design a beautiful bike for comfortable cruising: BIKEID’s Step-Through. This wide-set classic commuting bicycle is one of the best. It was designed by Swedish cyclists, and features a helpful step-through design for easy mount and dismount, in addition to a comfortable upright riding position. And thanks to its low weight and built-in 2-speed hub, it’s fun to ride, functional and virtually maintenance-free. It also comes with a metal wire basket and a cute bell – all you need to add is a lovely picnic lunch.
BUY NOW – $1,100
5. linus dutchi 3i
The Linus Dutchi 3i is probably the most elegant and feminine bike to make our list. Inspired by long, sepia-toned California afternoons, this model comes in 7 chic colors on cream tires. And since it’s made by Venice, California-based Linus, it’s certain to deliver snappy steering and a smooth ride.
The best fashionable luxury bike brands to buy right now: Linus Dutchi 3i. Courtesy Photo.
BUY NOW – $619
7. brooklyn bicycle co. willow 3 cruiser
Founded in 2011 by Ryan Zagata, Brooklyn Bicycle Co. combines vintage appeal with modern design to create stylish cruisers in the brand’s Williamsburg studio. The signature step-through frame on the brand’s Willow 3 Cruiser allows riders to cruise comfortably through town no matter what they’re wearing, with the help of a luxurious leather saddle and no-slip pedals.
BUY NOW – $679.99
8. tokyobike bisou
Tokyobike’s Bisou model in saffron is the perfect cruising bike. This single-speed bike is comfy and stylish. Thanks to its lightweight steel frame, Brooks Team Pro saddle and vegetable-tanned leather Gropes Grips. You can also add optional fenders, racks and baskets, and choose from four matte finishes. Bringing one home is the perfect way to stay in vacation mode just a little bit longer.
BUY NOW – $825.
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9. momentum street
The Street Mid-Step Commuter Bike from Momentum is the perfect choice for neighborhood rides or your daily ride to work. It has a built-in cup holder and rear cargo rack. If you’re looking for an E-bike so you have the option of not breaking a sweat on your way into the office, we love the top-of-the-line Momentum Transend E+ electric bike in gorgeous sky blue. One of the best luxury electric bike brands of 2021, it has six different assist levels, an integrated battery, and syncs to an app with GPS navigation and fitness information.
BUY NOW – $570
10. liv simple three
If you’ve found bike riding a little uncomfortable in the past, then you should consider the Langma Advanced 2 from Liv in a cool-girl ombre effect. Liv is a women’s specific cycling brand that produces road, mountain, commuter and leisure bikes. That means everything in the bike’s build, from frame design and stiffness to component design and selection and positioning, maximizes women’s power. Enjoy the ride.
BUY NOW -$2,000
The best fashionable luxury bike brands to buy right now
There you have it! The 10 best luxury bike brands for cycling in style 2021, including cruisers and electric, and tips on how to find one to buy right now.
You’ve got everything you need to know to saddle up and ride. Whether you’re seeking the best luxury road, cruising, electric or mountain bike, or a chic model made just for women. Which one’s your favorite? Whichever one you choose, stay safe and healthy out there, dear reader.
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Crediting her training as a cultural anthropologist at Wellesley College, Julie has immersed herself in various industries in the last 15 years including fashion design, event planning, and fitness. Julie lives in New York where she loves trying every ramen and dumpling restaurant with her husband and three children. She finds joy in bold prints, biographies of fierce women, kickboxing. And spending way too long finding the perfect polish color to express her mood.
