Real old school Dutch bikes are pointlessly heavy and limited. A friend has one and it’s single speed ratio was monstrous and it weighed 45lb/20kg
However just a slightly more modern take is much better and suited for anywhere. I ride an extremely rugged and durable steel city bike with igh gears, lights, full fenders and rack and it’s 32lb/14kg and fine for hilly areas. They don’t need to be monsters.
Real old school Dutch bikes are pointlessly heavy and limited. A friend has one and it’s single speed ratio was monstrous and it weighed 45lb/20kg
However just a slightly more modern take is much better and suited for anywhere. I ride an extremely rugged and durable steel city bike with igh gears, lights, full fenders and rack and it’s 32lb/14kg and fine for hilly areas. They don’t need to be monsters.