Two-wheeled Kilt accessory

[KFCarter]

Okay, so it may not technically be a kilt accessory, but my Dutch bike is such a natural fit with a kilt, I thought it might be appreciated here. As it turns out, it's important to me that I be able to commute kilted since I intend to work more and more often in a kilt. I did not want that to diminish the number of days I commute on my bike (as often as I possibly can!!)

So, a couple of pictures are worth a whole bunch of words:





I do make sure my sporran has a fair amount of ballast in it!

[7 miles]

Looks cool.

[Rex_Tremende]

I have been thinking about getting a new bicycle for a while. My old one was left behind at the farm, and I'm sure I'll never see it again - and not sure that I want to; it's not the style that I would prefer any more. Yours made me look at the Dutch bike website for a second time. A seat caught my eye, the Brooks Model B 18 Saddle.

Ride your way through the Great Gatsby right on past the Grapes of Wrath, say hello to the Summer of Love on your way to the future. A classic revived, for good reason: it's beautiful, it's comfortable and the rounded leather nose won't catch your skirt, or kilt, if that's the way you like to roll.

Regards,
Rex.

[Dan R Porter]

That is one of the coolest bikes I have ever seen. I bet that turns more heads than the kilt!

[KFCarter]

I have been thinking about getting a new bicycle for a while. My old one was left behind at the farm, and I'm sure I'll never see it again - and not sure that I want to; it's not the style that I would prefer any more. Yours made me look at the Dutch bike website for a second time. A seat caught my eye, the Brooks Model B 18 Saddle.



Regards,
Rex.

Mine bike is the Oma (on that very site)... the step through frame, which we regard in the states as a "ladies" model, is actually very popular for men because of the ease of mount / dismount. Being PERFECT for kilted riding is just a nice bonus.
And IMHO, a well-tended, well-broken-in Brooks saddle is the most comfortable in the world. Combine the step through frame, with a Brooks saddle and a kilt, and the ride is absolutely sublime. Be warned, though, the bike is not built for speed. It's the "tank" of its ilk. it is steady, strong and will serve its purpose forever with a minimum of care. I ride it in my kilt, in my business suit, and on rainy days, in a gore-tex equestrian duster that's perfect for this type of riding, too.

I also think its a beautiful, timeless design.

btw, Rex, if you are ever interested in one of those bikes, feel free to PM me with questions. I did a lot of research on the various suppliers.

[puffer]

MY FRIENDS, THANK YOU !!!

I LOVE riding my bike. We in this area have MILES & MILES of GREAT BIKE TRAILS .

But up until now, I ride in P*^&ts.

But because of this info, THAT MAY CHANGE.

This outfit you posted has a place in SEATTLE & I live only a few short miles from it

PUFFER

[PiobBear]

Wow, that's about what I paid for my favorite two-wheeler:

[KFCarter]

Wow, that's about what I paid for my favorite two-wheeler:

That's absolutely gorgeous! And I wouldn't kick that two-wheeler out of my garage, either!

But mine starts first time, every time and never needs gas.

[Riverkilt]

Dang, I was just looking at those too! Love bikes. Just, here on the Windy Mesa its ALWAYS up hill and into the wind. I need about 103 gears to go anywhere. Still thinking about it. The model sure does make sense for kilted gents.

Ron

[KFCarter]

Dang, I was just looking at those too! Love bikes. Just, here on the Windy Mesa its ALWAYS up hill and into the wind. I need about 103 gears to go anywhere. Still thinking about it. The model sure does make sense for kilted gents.

Ron

they have up to 8 speeds (internal in the rear hub) but you can work with them to get them all in a lower range by resizing the front sprocket...

the design evolved in Holland so hills weren't an issue, but they've adapted successfully to Seattle, so I think it could work for you.