Upright bikes have been a game-changer for urban biking around the world since they first “exploded” outside of Europe — I wrote this with
@modacitylife.com back in 2014, “In Praise Of The Upright Bike” back when we were still spreading the word in those early years.
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In Praise Of The Upright Bike
There are many other policy implications that come with the spread of slower, safer city bikes -- here in B.C., a big one is around mandatory helmet laws. Many such laws were passed at a time when fas...
It's actually deeper than that. The standard Dutch bike is upright. This gives you a better view of where you're cycling. It also means you're less likely to flip over the handle bars. It also reduces bodily stress. Most US bikes are built on sport bikes and thats why your back hurts
