Came across Globe bikes recently and fell immediately in lust. Of the line the most interesting to me were the Live and the Haul series. I think Specialized hit the nail on the head with these bikes design-wise,and the color palette was taken from the original VW color codes (and I loooooves me some old VWs). Have yet to ride one of these as they aren’t available in stores yet,or at least not locally available in stores,so just have a look and a drool.
The Live 1. Single speed,fenders,beautiful front rack,coaster brake,$580. Wish the baskets were a little deeper to better hold my 22 oz. Pelicans.
Globe Live 1 in Java Brown
The Live 1 sunning itself in Minneapolis
Pic showing the upright riding position on the Live bikes
Globe Live 2. For my uses looks like the sweet spot in the line with it’s 8 speeds,twist shifting and no coaster brake. Of course like the higher end Fisher Simple City 8 Globe felt that buyers of a $1k bike don’t expect that bike to come with disc brakes…
Globe Live 2
Globe Live 2 rack detail. Photo taken from ibikempls.com,so be sure to click on the image to go check out the site
Swap the German beer for a local IPA and this could be my load *insert Beavis laugh here*. Again,click the image to give some love to the ibikempls guys.
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