Vanilla commuter bikes

by Richard Masoner

Here’s a preview of what we can expect from the North American Handmade Bicycle Show coming up this week. These are step through frame bikes from Vanilla Bicycles.

NAHBS: Vanilla Bicycles step through frames

The wait right now for a frame from Vanilla is over five years.

 

8 Responses to “Vanilla commuter bikes”

  1. jim says:
    February 6, 2008 at 9:28 pm

    Vanilla does some beautiful work, but the long lead time makes it beyond extravagant for me. However, I will certainly enjoy admiring Sacha’s work this weekend at the bicycle show.

  2. Mike Myers says:
    February 6, 2008 at 10:32 pm

    A Vanilla touring bike is my dream. 5 years is a LOOONG time, but I give Sascha props for remaining small and staying so hands-on.

    Beautiful bikes. I don’t know who would buy a Vanilla errand bike, though? Bill Gates? Oprah? :-)

  3. anabananasplit says:
    February 7, 2008 at 4:51 am

    Those bikes are obscenely beautiful. 5 years is a long time to lust over a bike…

  4. papa chari says:
    February 7, 2008 at 11:39 am

    I guess the wait would be much longer if they made frames for men too.

  5. Quinn says:
    February 7, 2008 at 12:01 pm

    Another work of art from Vanilla, Beautiful. IM diggin’ the Y stand too, I wish I could get one for my 29er.

  6. Ghost Rider says:
    February 7, 2008 at 6:25 pm

    Quinn, you CAN have a double-legged kickstand…I present to you:

    http://www.bikemania.biz/Pletscher_ESGE_Double_Kickstand_p/pletscher_kickstand_double.htm

  7. Quinn says:
    February 7, 2008 at 7:29 pm

    Ghost Rider -

    Sweet, now that i am days away from adding carbon, do i want to add some weight back on?? hhhmmmm dont know, atleast i know i can get it now!

  8. wow gold says:
    February 8, 2008 at 9:08 am

    Cool, the post.

    Thanks for the information.

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