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