[quartz]

> and rides a 1952 Raleigh bicycle

My wife has a 1950's Raleigh women's bike we bought ages ago for $50 and it is hands down the most comfortable bike we own.

I own 4 other bikes (a cruiser, an e-cruiser, and two racing bikes) but always grab hers for my errands within ~15 blocks.

Everything about it just feels easy-- it's well balanced, has a great upright sitting position, a super comfy saddle, an easy to use 3-speed hub, big soft tires, and the frame is basically indestructible.

Occasionally something gets out of place or slightly off and I just whack it back into place.

[Cthulhu_]

I had to look it up, but yup, that looks the "default" bike model from the Netherlands; you can still get newly made ones, although I'm not convinced the build quality will be the same, the manufacturers will be cutting costs left right and center. That said, if you get them from known brands like Batavus they'll be grand.