Brooklyn Bicycle Co. Willow 7 Seven Speed Bike Review

Brooklyn Bicycle Co’s Willow 7i is a step-through classic city bike with an angular, modern-vintage 28-pound frame and a timeless style.

PRICE $749 USD

FIND IT AT brooklynbicycleco.com

Brooklyn Bicycle Co’s Willow 7i features a 7-speed Shimano Nexus internal hub, hydraulic disc brakes, vegan leather handlebar grips, and a sprung saddle. With a heavy-duty kickstand, chainguard, and fenders as well as a rear alloy carrier with integrated tie-down loops; frame available in two sizes in a classic gloss black. Brooklyn Bicycle Co. Dealers can be found throughout the United States and Canada and can be ordered online in the US only.

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Riding this bike felt a little bit like a ray of sunshine every day – the stylish glossy black frame, combined with the comfortable elegance of the riding position it puts you in, made every ride feel like a pleasant summer jaunt. With its seven gears and light frame, this bike is just practical enough to make the work commute or grocery run feel efficient, while still being so stylish that my frumpy errand clothes always seemed a little more snappy.

WISH LIST

My only complaints about this bike are minor – a saddle that gets a little uncomfortable after more than an hour or two, some intermittent hiccups shifting between the highest gears – nothing that a little tweaking over the break-in period couldn’t fix.

IDEAL RIDER

For anyone looking for a beautiful commuter bike that doesn’t sacrifice form for function, this could be your new darling.

SUMMARY

It covers just enough of the “need-to-haves” to get you anywhere you need to go without too much effort, while still providing the “want-to-have” vintage city bike cool factor. The more upright frame comfortably accommodated my taller-than-normal 5’10” height, which is something I’ve often had a hard time finding in a city bike. If you only want one bike to dash around town on, and it doesn’t need to be a real workhorse, this is a great middle-of-the-road option that will up your style game and definitely get you more than a few appreciative glances.

This Brooklyn Bicycle Co. Willow 7 Seven Speed was generously put together by The Standard Bicycle Service & Repair in Vancouver, BC.