>>1718706it's almost as if different places have different climates and cycling infrastructure, that these things define the design attributes and utilitarian value of the bikes ridden there.
>>1718704look, i see what you're getting at here, am guessing you'd be happy(ish) with pic related, a raleigh sprite from the 70's. Simple, durable, not too compromised by superfluous tech, relatively comfortable - what's not to like, right ? like many here, i've no probs with people preferring bikes like this at all, agree that there should be more of them available even, and you may actually find something contemporary that's a very close copy - you'll pay much more for it relatively though, since the simple/durable/retro niche you're digging here puts you right into hipster bike boutique territory here if you follow it too dogmatically.
again, a contemporary brand name hybrid is probably your best bet at a simple and practical machine, is in fact a far better bike in many ways than an old raleigh sprite or it's equivalent anyway - it will be lighter, more comfortable, will have better brakes and gearing, and as a result will be a more usable and utilitarian bicycle overall.
