The New York Times has a story up about the trend in New York City, especially in fashion circles, toward bikes as both practical transportation alternatives and overthetop style accessories. Luxury brands like Fendi and Hubolt are selling $10,000 and $20,000 commuter bikes with addons like fur saddle bags, and threepiecesuit executives are taking to the citys new bike lanes in unexpected numbers.The story quotes people saying theres a Replica Rolex watches downside to this—matters of taste and safety—but I think thats a bit reactionary. We cant simultaneously lobby for more bike lanes,
Its tough to ask local governments to use public money for bike lanes then suggest that only some members of the public belong there.More people on bikes equals more people on bikes, plain and . That means fewer people in cars and more sales for struggling local bike shops and major bike manufacturers alike (the fashion bikes are always Replica Breitling watches partnerships between fashion brands and established bike companies).What do you think? Do you welcome this trend, or does the thought of Anna Wintour peddaling a Fendi commuter down 5th Ave. fill you with dread?—John BradleyTwitter: johnwbradley
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