Fixed that for you
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The preferred bike for newspaper delivery boys in the 1970s. There were these canvas saddle bags for the papers that slung perfectly over the banana seats.
Banana seats still rule. I have no idea why one would want what’s available today.
Some bike shops are doing pretty good electric motor conversions these days…
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Speaking of, this makes me think of the Super 73 ebikes which definitely have these retro esthetic and styling cues
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Coaster brakes are the gateway to fixie bikes.
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After buying the Honeywell Dasher commuter bike (which is fine for riding in city traffic, and it folds up), I definitely would go for a larger wheel size next time. Passing 20 mph on the downhills is really kind of scary with those little, tiny wheels.
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I don’t think it’s got much to do with the size of the wheels, more about the wheelbase, frame geometry, and overall rigidity. The Brompton foldable has only slightly larger wheels and I rode it confidently down the steep slopes of Durham county, up to the likes of 50kph. But in general, larger wheels do make for a smoother ride, of course!
Bike helmets existed back in the '60s but you only ever saw one on that one special kid in the neighborhood.
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