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Why Dutch Bikes are Better (and why you should want one)

 


Why Dutch Bikes are Better (and why you should want one)

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The Dutch-style bicycle, an upright bicycle designed for comfort - not sport - is commonplace in the Netherlands. But they're incredibly rare in many other countries. This video explores why these bicycles are so useful, practical, and comfortable.



Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:05 Omafiets & Practical Bicycles 0:49 Other bicycles in the Netherlands 1:10 Upright riding 2:20 Step-through frames 3:07 Coat guard and chain guard 3:34 Frame locks 5:07 Fenders, kickstands, & racks 6:05 In-hub gearing 6:28 Coaster brakes 7:12 Tires & tubes 7:39 Dynamos & bells 8:08 Upright bikes in Canada 9:14 Summary & Conclusion 10:03 Patreon shout-out 10:15 Outro



Not Just Bikes
Everybody know why they're called women's bikes. That's not the question I asked. The question was, why are they STILL called women's bikes? That's a stupid, outdated term, and "step-through" is a more accurate and useful description.
Ben Thurber
It's not the bikes I'm envious of, it's the infrastructure and building codes that actually makes cycling practical and safe that I'm envious of.
Seba Morcar
You should include Italy in the list of countries who adopted Omafiets outside of the Netherlands. They are approximately 30% of the total you can see on the streets and people call them "biciclette Olandesi" (dutch bikes)
Martin Ruth Mohr
Yes, I've ridden the upright style bikes in the Netherlands, and it was a quite nice experience going from one small town to another across the countryside on special bike tracks. Slow and steady, not in a hurry.
But I would never have one where I live because as soon as you have anything like a hill, their heavy construction is a liability. Best to choose your bike according to local conditions :-)
LordStraightBanana
I’ve spent a lot of time working in the Netherlands and used those kind of bikes a lot. They work very well and are a dream to ride. I often found myself using the bike by choice and leaving the car behind. It’s the combination of the bike itself, favourable terrain (exceptionally flat) and the excellent infrastructure that makes them work so well.
Peter Roos
They're great. But there is one big drawback: they are heavy, and designed for flat land like the Netherlands. If you live in an area with even slight hills, these are not very useful for every day use.
Kalurac Nigoris
I like(d) my fathers "dutch"-bike. But it only have 1 gear: In a non-flat environment it really sucks. The rest is quite nice. And I never liked the men/women categorization. I love this "step in" thermology. It is really descriptive. Great, simple and nice video. Thank you.
LibertyMatrix
'And I don’t understand why we still call these “men’s bikes” when it’s the only kind you can hit your nuts on.' - Valid point, hilarious stated.
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